Welcome to Lerwick Harbour

Lerwick Harbour, with modern, versatile facilities for a wide variety of users, is the principal commercial port for Shetland and a key component in the islands’ economy.

At the crossroads of the North Sea and North-east Atlantic, Lerwick Harbour is Britain’s “Top Port” – the most northerly commercial harbour in the country. With two entrances, the sheltered, deep-water port is open to shipping in all weathers and operates around the clock, handling over 5,000 vessels annually.

Comprehensive support services and facilities are provided by a range of companies. Lerwick Harbour is:

• A major fishing port and processing centre
• A leading centre of marine support for exploration, development, production and decommissioning by the offshore oil & gas industry
• An important ferry port, with roll-on/roll-off services for passengers, freight, livestock and vehicles on Scottish mainland and Orkney Islands routes
• A freight facility for general cargo
• A popular port-of-call for cruise ships, yachts and sail training vessels