Facilities

Cromarty Harbour offers safe berthing and is unique in the local area in that the harbour is navigatible and accessible in all tides.  However it is fair to say that there can be occassions where as the tide waxes and wanes around high tide that the through current can be challenging to visitors and locals alike.  Once in the harbour we have a berthing are on the starboard side for large commercial vessels and a pontoon area on the port side where you will immediately find the visitor berth.

If you are a visiting with a vessel it is important that you book ahead as spaces are limited.  If advance booking has not be possible we might still be able to accommodate you but you must telephone the Harbourmaster, details on the home page).

Access to and from the pontoon area is via a secure gate; we will give you the code on completing a successful booking.  Visitors are also able to access toilets, showers and washing machine facilities in the Boat Tower to the left as you exit from the pontoon gate.

CCTV is in operation and electricity and water are available for use (fees apply).

Cromarty Harbour is a working harbour but it promotes open access and other than the pontoon area, the public is free to roam although we would ask that you be careful around the uneven surfaces and to avoid restricted areas, which are clearly marked.

Note to visiting vessels...

Although Cromarty Harbour is relatively safe, boats moored on the pontoons do experience considerable motion in strong winds from Westerly round to North Easterly. Any vessels berthed on the pontoon should ensure that they have an up to date forecast and that they have adequate fendering and lines in place. The Boat Club provides 3 swing visitor moorings which are available, free of charge,  to the west of the harbour should weather or tidal conditions make berthing at the pontoon difficult.

Visitors entering and leaving Cromarty Harbour should also be aware of strong tidal sets on both the Flood and the Ebb especially during Springs. These are particularly strong between the bridge and the entrance.

The visitor berth currently has a depth of approximately 1.3m at MLWS. Vessels should be aware that due to silting this depth is currently maintained alongside the pontoon at the outward end only and great care should be taken when manoeuvring elsewhere around the harbour. Please do not raft up alongside other vessels as this is a working harbour and 24 access is required.

Useful Contact Numbers

Harbourmaster:  Ronald Young 07751244065                               

Chair: Colin Dickie 03810 600596

Aberdeen Coastguard:  01224 592334   

Cromarty Firth Port Authority: 01349 852308/ VHF Ch11/ 16

Weather:

MCA VHF Channel 16/ 86 Cape Wrath to Rattray Head broadcast 0320/ 0720/ 1120/ 1520/ 1920/ 2320 UTC

CFPA VHF Ch11 broadcast 0800/ 1730