A new marina hub has been completed in Harris which provides the last vital link in a chain of marine facilities along the east coast of the Outer Hebrides.
The Harris Marina Hub comprises two complementary pontoon facilities -
Up to ninety vessels can be accommodated at the two locations including visiting
leisure boats, existing marine businesses and private boat-
A grant of £220,000 has been awarded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to Harris Development Ltd (HDL) to develop the £1.3m project.
This project, through the expansion of marine tourism market is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the area.
Rachel Mackenzie, area manager for HIE in the Outer Hebrides, said: “These new facilities will contribute to Scotland’s marine tourism strategy. It also meets the need identified in the recent Sailing Tourism in Scotland report which highlighted the requirement for more berthing facilities in particular locations.”
Harris 365
New £1.3 million yacht marina for Harris
31 Oct 2017