Avoch Harbour

Avoch is a small, historic fishing village on Scotland’s Black Isle, overlooking the Moray Firth. Its harbour—designed by Thomas Telford in the early 1800s—is primarily used by local fishing vessels and recreational boats 📍 Location & Coordinates Latitude: 57°34.03′ N Longitude: 4°10.03′ W 🛥️ Harbour Layout & Depth Tidal harbour with a protective breakwater and modest quay space Depth is tidal-dependent; mariners should refer to local charts before arrival 🛠️ Facilities & Services Fuel & Water: Mobile diesel delivery by truck; water available. Berthing: Limited dock space for small boats—advance booking recommended Utilities: Electricity, toilet & shower facilities, launderette, Wi‑Fi, and on-shore phone. Technical Services: Sludge pump, waste water handling, used-oil disposal, defibrillator, shipyard/crane/travel lift, charging stations—including electric vehicle & boat charging Community Features: Public toilets (community-managed), a community garden, fish-chips takeaway, cafés and shops near the harbour 🧭 Anchorage & Recreational Info Quiet anchorage for leisure craft is available inside the harbour area, with good holding in sand and mud bottom. Marine traffic is light, but tidal changes are significant—standard caution advised. ☎️ Harbour Authority & Contact For local permissions or information, use the Highland Council harbour contacts Generally: harbours@highland.gov.uk. 🌐 Nearby Amenities & Attractions Dolphin-watching trips depart locally (Dolphin Trips Avoch) Heritage attractions include the community garden and Ormond Hill/Castle