With its excellent location giving boats equal access to both The Atlantic and The Minch, Leverburgh (An t-Ob)on Harris has long attracted those with an interest in the sea.
SAILING TRADITION AT LEVERBURGH
The site, originally home to the fishing village of An t-Ob, was purchased by English businessman William Lever in 1919 as part of the South Harris Estate. Lever planned to turn the village into a major fishing centre with infrastructure for 50 trawlers, but died of pneumonia before the dream was realized. Several fishing boats still sail from the harbor here.
FACILITES AND MOORING AT LEVERBURGH
A good range of basic facilities are available at Leverburgh pier including the Butty Bus which serves local fish and shell fish. Toilets are available in the ferry terminal (Leverburgh is the terminal for CalMac services to across the Sound of Harris)
A new landing pontoon has been installed close to the pier and the RNLI has opened a new lifeboat station at Leverburgh.
Crews should not that it is important to keep well clear of the ferries who have limited ability to manoeuvre in the narrow channels.
