Outer Hebrides Maritime Network

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Harbour guiding lights

Adaptable community space

P T N 2 0 1 3 Port of Ness Harbour, Isle of Lewis Cala Port Nis 58º 29’N 06º 13’W Port of Ness harbour, built c.1800 and rebuilt c.1885 is located strategically on the most northerly point of the Outer Hebrides archipelago. The large, irregularly-shaped, cellular dock, illustrates the significance of seafaring tradition to the local community. which have sadly been eroded over the last few decades: with once legendary fishing and boat-building skills having been forgotten. An imposing sea-wall shelters the harbour from the often strong south, south-west and weterly prevailing winds. Once a year, a group of 14 lccal men set sail for the rocky outcrop of Sula Sgeir, 40 miles from the coast. Hunting guga (gannet) from the precarious cliffs.

NORTHERN EXPLORERS Light towers illuminate the harbour and shine out to sea - a safe mooring place. Each tower will accommodate facilities for various sailing demographics: from the recreational fisherman to the intrepid explorer: supplies and chandlery, wifi connection and safety equipment, and harbour master’s office. Port of Ness harbour is the last point of connection to land for sailors before they set sail for the north Atlantic. The harbour has geographical and cultural potential to strengthen links between the Outer Hebrides and islands in the north: Orkney, Shetland, Faroe Isles and Iceland. F R O M T H E W AT E R :

FORMING MARITIME CONNECTIONS


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