Stornoway Port is inviting the community to see its vision for the future of the harbour and its relationship with the wider town as the next stage of consultation on its long-term Masterplan gets underway.
A public consultation event will take place at Stornoway Town Hall on Tuesday 13 October from 12pm to 5pm, giving residents, businesses and harbour users the opportunity to view the latest proposals, speak directly with the Port team and share their views.
The event follows the first phase of consultation earlier this year, which attracted more than 250 people and gathered feedback from across the community. That engagement has helped inform the Port’s developing plans and identify the issues and opportunities which matter most locally.
The Masterplan will provide a strategic blueprint for the development of the Port over the next 20 years, setting out how infrastructure and land across the port estate could evolve to support the changing needs of the islands, strengthen connections between the harbour and the town, improve access and public spaces, and create new economic and community opportunities.
At the October event, the Port will present its vision for key areas of the harbour and wider port estate, including opportunities around the Inner Harbour and Cromwell Street Quay, as well as the longer-term potential of areas including Deep Water South and Goat Island.
The work comes at an important point in Stornoway Port’s development following major investment in recent years, including the £59million Deep Water Terminal, alongside ongoing investment across its wider infrastructure, including a new linkspan.
The Masterplan will look at how the Port can build on that investment and ensure Stornoway is positioned to respond to future opportunities across marine industries, freight, energy, cruise and the wider island economy, while also considering how the harbour can contribute positively to the town, support local businesses and create benefits for the people who live and work there.
Alex Macleod, Chief Executive of Stornoway Port, said: “This is a real opportunity to look at Stornoway Port as a whole and set out a clear vision for what we want it to become over the coming decades.
“We have invested significantly in the Port in recent years and we are already seeing the opportunities that can create, but we also have to keep looking ahead. The Masterplan is about making sure we have the infrastructure, facilities and space we need to serve the islands while also looking at how the Port can better connect with Stornoway, support local businesses and ensure the harbour continues to work well for residents, visitors and the wider community.
“The first consultation showed just how much interest there is in the future of the Port, and the feedback we received has helped shape the work that has followed. We now want to showcase our ideas to the community, explain what we are looking at and hear directly from people about what they think.
“The Port has always played an important part in the economic and everyday life of Stornoway and the Outer Hebrides. This is about ensuring it continues to do so for generations to come, creating opportunities, strengthening the town’s connection with the harbour and making sure the Port remains an asset for the whole community."
Those unable to attend will also be able to provide feedback by emailing
