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The latest news from Stornoway Port Authority
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05/12/2025
Updates and developments from Stornoway Port this November.
07/11/2025
Updates and developments from Stornoway Port this October.
24/07/2025
Issue 3
23/05/2025
Stornoway Port marked a historic milestone on Thursday as it welcomed the Queen Anne for the first time — the largest vessel ever to dock at the harbour.
03/05/2025
Stornoway Port has launched a new summer retail pod scheme to boost the local retail offering and provide small and home-based businesses their first opportunity to trade in the town centre.
30/04/2025
Issue 2
28/04/2025
Stornoway Port has announced a changing of the guard, as Harbourmaster Captain Alasdair Smith retires following a distinguished career in the maritime sector.
20/03/2025
Issue 1
18/03/2025
Stornoway Port is offering young people from Stornoway a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take to the seas as part of the Tall Ships Races 2025.
28/01/2025
Lerwick’s famous Up Helly Aa festival has extra maritime links in its ranks this year with representatives of three ports participating in the activities today (Tuesday 28 January 2025).
24/01/2025
Stornoway Port Authority has today issued an update on the ongoing challenges with its Passenger Access System (PAS). The Port Authority remains committed to resolving the issue as quickly as possible, while maintaining the highest standards of passenger safety and operational efficiency.
24/06/2024
Issue 22
03/05/2024
Issue 21
18/03/2024
Issue 20
29/02/2024
Issue 19
26/01/2024
Issue 18
18/12/2023
Issue 17
24/11/2023
Issue 16
18/10/2023
Issue 15
15/09/2023
Issue 14
23/08/2023
Issue 13
08/08/2023
The sales director of textiles company Harris Tweed Hebrides, Margaret Ann Macleod, has been appointed Chair of Stornoway Port.
02/08/2023
Issue 12
25/07/2023
A dozen young people from the Outer Hebrides will this week complete the adventure of a lifetime on the high seas, taking part in the Tall Ships Race 2023.
12/07/2023
Stornoway is enjoying a record-breaking cruise ship season, with the influx of visitors bringing a welcome boost to businesses in the Outer Hebrides.