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Port Erroll Harbour
Fishing, watersports, leisure in a beautiful location
Port Erroll Harbour Cruden Bay
Port Erroll Harbour is located in the village of Cruden Bay North East Aberdeenshire
It is a working harbour with commercial fishing boats and leisure boat holding berths
The harbour has been in place for many many years and was originally a Trust, in 1924 it was disposed by Sir John Ellerman to Port Erroll. It is now a Corporate Trust and a not for profit limited company with the potential of moving to a Charity in the future
Port Erroll Harbour is an independent company and the harbour requires some maintenance and structural repairs, we are always looking for sources of funding and contributions from organisations or private individuals, please contact us if you can help
To provide a good standard harbour for the berth holders and visitors; we rely on volunteers and Fees and Contributions from visitors and those staying overnight in motorhomes or campervans. Camping is not permitted
Contributions can be made online in the "Contributions & Slipway fee" section or in cash into the boxes; one at the slipway and the main one on the middle door of the toilet block
Parking by the cabins and piers is for berth holders and harbour only. Please ensure access for them at all times.
Motorhomes and campervans if staying over night please keep a safe distance between vehicles
We hope you enjoy your visit and thank you for supporting us
Ongoing Maintenance and Challenges - we need your support !!
Port Erroll Harbour is one of the first concrete constructed harbours, this means that when the outer concrete is breached by the sea then erosion to the inner core occurs - this is the challenge that we continue to face in our efforts to ensure the harbour is there for future generations to enjoy
This challenge will need us to raise a significant amount of money, apply for funding, get quotes, specifications etc. to repair the harbour - our aim is simple - "THE HARBOUR IS THERE FOR THE FUTURE"
We face increases in electrical and water costs as we run all the facilities, and also need to maintain the harbour estate, mooring lines, cabin etc.
If you would like to help fundraise or contribute to the harbour please reach out to us - together we are stronger and can ensure a Sustainable Blue Environment with commercial crab and lobster fishing
Since 2023 we have worked hard on improving the harbour environment and some repairs:-
- an emergency repair to the West Pier head, a 6m cave had developed into the pier and was close to breaking through into the harbour basin !!
- the toilet block was refurbished - thank you to NESFLAG and Coastal Communities funding
- new ladders and top rails installed in the harbour - thank you to Aberdeenshire/ Buchan
- developed and installed 2 information lecterns
- added more benches and picnic tables
- tidied up our signage adn noticeboards
- leveled and edged with sleepers the drying green area
- work to try and gain funding for harbour repairs, we got some small amounts but nothing to scratch the surface for the future of the structure
- supported students as part of their degree courses from SRUC (Scottish Rural College) on business studies
- mooring lines replaced and chains - thank you to the donations
PLEASE CONTRIBUTE AND SUPPORT US IN OUR WORK TO RAISE FUNDS
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Water sports & Swimming
Watersports such as SUP, kayaks, surfers are welcome at the harbour.
Jet Skis are not permitted to be launched or use the harbour
We ask for a contribution and to respect the berth holders and other harbour users
Swimmers are welcome in the harbour, BUT please wear a tow float, bright coloured hats
Water sports please use floatation devices are preferred to ensure you are visible to the boats and other harbour users.
The vessels have a priority over swimmers and other users
We ask for a contribution to help us maintain our harbour
