£2.2 Million Marina Slipway Project Set to Transform Tarbert Harbour

The Tarbert Harbour Marina Slipway Project will, upon completion, significantly boost marine tourism and marine commerce opportunities.

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The project is being funded by Tarbert (Loch Fyne) Harbour Authority (THA) with support from Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Crown Estates Scotland via Argyll and Bute Council, and Skipness Community Trust. The total project cost including design, build and purchase of equipment is £2.2m – a sign of intent from the THA board to ensure Tarbert remains a thriving village for many years to come.

Darren Mair, Senior Port Manager / Harbour Master at Tarbert (Loch Fyne) Harbour Authority says:

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“These are exciting times for Tarbert Harbour and the announcement of the Marina Slipway Project marks a major development in the regeneration of the village. This is a significant legacy-building investment which will strengthen the image, appeal and competitiveness of Tarbert as not only a base for owners to keep their vessels in a sheltered harbour, but also to re-ignite Tarbert’s heritage as a place of boat repair and maintenance. Upon completion, the Marina Slipway Project and Hard Standing Extension will be a gamechanger in retaining berth holders and attracting new visitors, serving as a driver for the local economy and augmenting Tarbert’s position as a world-class sailor’s paradise.

“As a Trust Port, myself and the dedicated and hardworking THA team have been tirelessly focussed on delivering improvements to the facilities and services in and around the village. The Marina Slipway Project will draw members to our coastal community, which in turn will provide another welcome layer of social richness and sustainable prosperity long term.

“I am particularly excited about the opportunity to create new full-time jobs within THA, especially apprenticeships, while expanding skills development and training opportunities for our younger residents. Boat building and vessel repair are valuable skills for any coastal community, and it is essential that we do all we can to preserve and pass these skills on to future generations to be able to support the local fishing and leisure vessels.

“I am pleased that we are able to partner with Charles Brand to deliver this capital development, and I want to emphasise that the Marina remains open for business as usual during the development and the strong start to the summer season provides us with confidence that Tarbert remains the Destination of Choice for visitors by sea or by land.”