The Port of Inverness is a port on the east coast of Scotland, at Inverness, Highland council area, at the mouth of the River Ness. It is one of Scotland's most sheltered and deep natural ports.Port of Inverness Map Ports and Harbours of the UK, Inverness Ports of Scotland Yearbook, Port of Inverness The port is owned and operated by Inverness Harbour Trust, established by the (10 & 11 Vict. c. ccix). The port was first recorded in history in 1249.Energy North Company List
The port trades with Scandinavia, the EU and the rest of the UK. Goods handled include oil and fuel, turbines for wind energy converters,First delivery of wind turbines into the Port of Inverness. GP ShippingFirst Wind Turbines arrive at the Port of Inverness timber, round logs, board, wood chips, coal, salt, animal feed, frozen fish, fish oilInverness Courier 2 May 2012, "Fish Cargo Fantastic News for Port" and other goods. Due to recent expansion the port can now handle cargoes of turbine blades of length up to 50 m. There are extensive lay down areas as well as covered storage facilities. The port has easy access to the A9 road and the hinterland of Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. There is also ready access to the railway system from Inverness station. Highland Council, Inner Moray Firth Ports & Sites Strategy 2050 Recent years have seen cargo close to 800,000 tonnes per annum and over 300 vessels visiting the port.
The port has four main quays: North Longman 150 m in length; Longman 340 m in length; North Citadel 100 m in length and; South Citadel (tanker berth) 150 m in length.Port of Inverness Quays Bunkering by road tanker can be provided by prior arrangement. Port of Inverness Bunkering While the Port of Inverness can handle smaller cruise vessels, larger cruise liners tend to go to Invergordon, which is a deep water port about 24 miles from Inverness on the Cromarty Firth and allows docking and disembarkation of passengers without the need of a Ship's tender.Port of Inverness, Cruise Ships
Next to the Port of Inverness is Inverness Marina, which provides berthing for yachts.Inverness Marina, accessed 17 July 2023Inverness Marina, World Marine Guide
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Ports.com, Port of Inverness British Ports Association, Inverness Harbour Trust Gazetteer for Scotland Inverness Harbour (Port of Inverness) Port of Inverness-Marine Traffic Port of Inverness-Port Directory