Renovation and Renewal

Cromarty Harbour was designed by John Smeaton 1784. It has been at the heart of the town since that time, during which the main activity of the harbour has changed. Once an important trading and fishing port and emigration departure point, it was a safe anchorage in wartime and more recently serviced oil and offshore wind related and other commercial activities. It is now home to leisure activity and tourism.

A phased regeneration and restoration project has been on-going since 2019 and continues to this day. The project has a good track record of delivery, but delivery has been contingent on achieving grant and funding success.  This has taken time to convert and much credit for this is down to our volunteers.

We are grateful for the financial support we have had over the last few years and progress could not have been achieve without it. We give thanks for the support and grants given by:

  • Historic Environment Scotland
  • Marine Scotland
  • Viridor
  • SSE Sustainable Communities Fund
  • FLAG
  • HIE
  • Global Energy
  • Cromarty Trust
  • The Highland Council
  • FFC Communities Foundation,
  • HES Coast and Waters Fund; and of course,
  • Friends of Cromarty Harbour
Latest News
7 May Bullnose Gin now available
Please check out the Merch page to see this latest but brief initiative.  Stocks are now very limited so please do not delay.

We are also grateful to the local community and businesses in the town that have supported are ongoing fundraising efforts and sales of a range of mechandise promoting the harbour.

With funding in place, the Trust has been able to undertake a programme of restoration and repair to the WW1 Inner Admiralty Pier, the Mole and West Pier including supporting columns, stonework, repointing, concrete decks and stabilisation of the landward end of the outer pier which was at risk of collapse. New fenders, ladders, harbour sheds, railings, floodlighting and improved CCTV, additional pontoons (for increased capacity) together with information panels and new seating have also been provided.  As the Trust is ‘not-for-profit’, all net revenues are fully invested or reserved for the working harbour.

Undoubtedly, Cromarty Harbour has been re-energised and as a result it, remains the centre piece of the town - a thriving tourist attraction and focal point for water-based activities.

We have now reached the point in our journey that gives focus to the unique and original East Pier and to address some of its inherent issues.  This is mainly around failing stonework and pointing.  Today, we are working hard to establish the scope of works and resulting costs and with the support of some old and new friends, we hope to be able to bring the project to fruition towards the end of 2024.

If you like what we are doing and wish to help us in our renovation project please contact us at info@cromartyharbour.org.  If you wish to make a financial contribution please see the Friends of Cromarty Harbour page.

Bullnose Gin now availablePlease check out the Merch page to see this latest but brief initiative.  Stocks are now very limited so please do not delay. 07 May 2026Hoolie thank youThank you to all that made Monday's event such a memorable affair.  A good time seems to have been had by all.  Special thanks to our Atlantic Rowers for opening the ...06 May 2026

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