Position
Latitude: 57° 26.48’ North
Longitude: 06° 35.45’ West
DUNVEGAN PIER INFORMATION
PIER LOCATION
ACCESS
| Berth | Max. length (m) | Max. draft (m) (mlws) | Beam (m) | Details |
| Pier (West side) | 82* | (subject to fendering off) | unrestricted | No overnight berthing permitted |
| Pier (North side – Scrubbing Berth) | 12 | drying | unrestricted | Mainly used for repairs and emergencies |
| Pier (South side) | Unsuitable for berthing | |||
| Slipway | drying |
Two all-round RED night-time navigation lights and a flood light are located on the pier.
*Vessels over 18 metres in length must contact the Pier Master or Estate Office 48 hours in advance of arrival to arrange assistance with berthing and ropes.
TIDE TIMESPIER FEES
| Description | Dunvegan Pier Fees |
| Fenced enclosure storage area and/or internal storage area per sq.m. per month | £2.00 + VAT |
| Yachts hard stand storage, per sq.m. per month unfenced | £150.00 + VAT |
| Large merchant vessels berthage charge (per GRT) | £90.00 + VAT |
| Timber (per tonne) | £2.00 + VAT |
| Aggregate/salt/non-hazardous goods (per tonne) | £2.00 + VAT |
| Yachts berthage overnight | £25.00 + VAT |
| Leisure Craft Charge – per day | £15.00 + VAT |
| Pontoon – cruise ships per person – per day | £8.50 plus ticket |
| Pontoon – yachts per person – per day | £8.50 plus ticket |
| Slipway – per day | £15.00 |
FACILITIES
A waste oil and oil filter disposal facility is located in main car park area.
Limited water supply and fuel facility.
No shore power available.
Main Dunvegan Pier berth (West side of the pier)
This is the main general-purpose berth. During the day it is in use by commercial vessels for fuelling, landing fish, taking on water and for storing fishing gear. Vessels are not permitted to lie alongside during the night unless prior permission has been obtained from the Pier Master or the Estate Office (contact details at the end of this page).
Scrubbing berth (North side of pier)
This drying berth is mainly used by vessel for repairs, maintenance and in the event of an emergency. Subject to approval by the Pier Master or the Estate Office vessels may lie alongside for one or more days.
Slipway (located adjacent to the scrubbing berth)
Drying slipway is restricted solely for use by small boats.
VISITOR MOORINGS
Visitor moorings are operated by Dunvegan Pier Moorings Association and can accommodate vessels up to a maximum of 15 metres LOA. There are six swinging mooring available and a pontoon. Their dues can be paid online. No prior reservation is required. For further information, please see: https://lochdunveganmoorings.com/
LOCAL SERVICES
Dunvegan village is a short walk from the pier, where you wil find taxi services, a local shop for provisions, a filling station for fuel and hotels, cafes and restaurants for eating out.
In the event that repairs are required to vessels, the Pier Master or the Estate Office can provide contacts details for local business that may be able to assist.
TYPES OF VESSEL ACCOMMODATED
- Fishing
- Border Control and Customs
- Fishery Protection
- Leisure
- Royal Navy
- Log, salt and general cargo vessels
RESTRICTIONS
Vessels carrying hazardous cargoes must give 48 hours advance notice of arrival to the Pier Master.
Vessels over 18 metres in length must contact the Pier Master or MacLeod Estate Office 48 hours in advance of arrival to arrange assistance with berthing and ropes.
Draft is limited at low water for large vessels, see below pier elevation diagram showing bedrock at 5m. Please contact the Pier Master for further information:
Please be aware that Dunvegan Pier is a commercial pier and as such there are regular vessel movements by commercial vessels and fishing boats. Fishing gear is stored on the pier and fork-lift trucks operate 7 days per week. Please be aware of the risks associated with these types of activities and with the unprotected edge on the pier on the west side. Please ensure you do not undertake any actions that can result in injury to yourself and any other persons using or visiting the pier.
Diving in around Dunvegan Pier is strictly forbidden unless a permit is obtained from Pier Master and/or the MacLeod Estate Office.
The pier has two clearly identifiable lifebuoys with throw lines as well as two fire extinguishers (red box) and a comprehensive first aid kit (green box), all of which are clearly indefinable. In the event of any damage to these, please contact the Pier Master and/or the MacLeod Estate Office immediately.
CONTACT
Pier Master
MacLeod Estate
Dunvegan House
Dunvegan
Isle of Skye IV55 8WF
T: 01470 521206
E: [email protected]
During the tourist season (1 April to 30 September) the MacLeod Estate’s boatmen can also be contacted on VHF Ch 6 for advice on mooring and use of the Dunvegan Pier in the event that the Pier Master is absent.
DISCLAIMER
All visitors to and users of the Dunvegan Pier do so entirely at their own risk. The MacLeod Estate cannot be held liable for any form of direct or indirect loss or damage whatsoever arising from using the pier and its facilities and/or in respect of the information contained on this page. The information on this website is not to be used for navigational purposes. The Pier Master should always be contacted prior to any vessels approaching the Pier and up-to-date onboard charts must be used.