Fair Isle
Fair Isle, world-famous for its knitting and bird life, has a well sheltered and easily accessible pier at North Haven. There is no all-weather anchorage but the North Haven and the South End are suitable for summer cruising (advice should be sought).
Harbour Data | |
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Position | 59 32' N 01 36' W |
NP 52 Reference | section ref 2.23 to 2.31 |
Berthage | 80m |
Water Depth | 3.58m cd |
Tide High | MHWS = 2.2 MHWN = 1.7 |
Tide Low | MLWS = 0.6 MLWN = 1.0 |
Tide Difference | Approx time of high water from Lerwick = minus 0010 |
Services Available
- Water and stores are available in Fair Isle.
- An air and ferry service also operates between the island and Shetland's Mainland. The distance between road and ferry to major town services and fishmarkets is 50 miles.