Latitude
58 º 11' 5" North Longtitude 6 º 22' West
Fishing
With the rich fishing grounds of the Atlantic and the Minch on
its doorstep,the port of Stornoway has played a pivotal role
in the industry since the early 1500s.
Going Fishing
Today, Stornoway's association with the fishing industry
is just as strong.
The modern facilities in Stornoway have ensured its
continuing role as a designated landing port, with
landings in 2003 exceeding £3.3 million.
The port boasts a fish market (which is fully EU compliant
ECD91/493/EC) and comprehensive infrastructure of support
services for the fishing industry including:
Fish Market
Services available
Fish salesmen
Chandlers
Ice Suppliers
Transporters of fish
Fuel Suppliers
Marine engineers
Electricians
Slipway
Fishermen's mission
