Scalloway
Scalloway, capital of Shetland until the 17th century, provides a storm-proof harbour and everything a visiting yacht requires. The harbour is sheltered from all wind directions by the islands of Trondra and Burra, and can be accessed at all states of the tide and in all weather conditions.
The approaches and the harbour are well lit with various navigational aids.
When arriving in Scalloway the visitor's pontoon is near Scalloway Boating Club (SBC) at Port Arthur, on the western side of the outer harbour. Alternative berths are at the club's marina at Port Arthur, at East Voe Marina by arrangement with the User's Association, and at Blacksness Pier, on the west side of the inner harbour.
Facilities including toilets, showers, and laundry are available at the boating club, which is open Monday-Thursday 1900 till late, Friday 1500 till late and Saturday and Sunday 0900 till late.
Marine diesel is available from a pontoon berth near Blacksness Pier. Ship chandlery and waste oil disposal are also available at or near Blacksness Pier.
The Scalloway Boating Club pontoon and the Port Arthur Marina are close to the Boating Club, which extends a lengendary welcome, and Da Haaf restaurant at the Atlantic Fisheries College is a renowned seafood resaurant.
On the main street a charming little museum depicts the saga of the wartime 'Shetland Bus' operation here from 1942 - 1945, when Norwiegen fishing boats which sailed to Shetland from Germany-occupied Norway, bringing refugees to safety and returning with ammunition and resistance fighters.
Scalloway Castle was built using slave labour by Earl Patrick Stewart, who was executed for treason in 1615.
The family run Scalloway Hotel, on the main street, offers a menu featuring locally caught seafood and local produce. There are well stocked shops, a post office, a butcher, a fish and chip shop, and hairdressers.
| HARBOUR DISTRICT | |
| Yacht Facilities: | Power, water, fuel, engineering services, electrical repairs, boat yard, waste reception. Showers and laundry at the boating club. |
| Other Facilities: | Shops, swimming pool, boating club, food and drink, taxi service, accommodation, telephone, cash machine. |
| EAST VOE MARINA | |
| Depth: | 6m |
| Charges: | £5 per day |
| Contact: | Eddie Sinclair, 01595 880 476 |
| SCALLOWAY PIER (BLACKSNESS) | |
| Depth: | 7.0 - 4.8m (3.5 at low level quay) |
| Charges: | Please see - www.shetland.gov.uk/ports/yachting/scalloway.asp |
| Contact: | scalloway.harbour@shetland.gov.uk |
| VHF ch: | 12 16 |
| Duty Harbour Master / Port Control, +44 (0)1595 744 221 / +44 (0)1806 244 200 | |
| PORT ARTHUR MARINA | |
| Depth: | 5.0 - 2.0m |
| Contact: | Hamish Jamieson, 01595 880 649 or Scalloway Boating Club. |
| SCALLOWAY BOATING CLUB PONTOON | |
| Depth: | 4m max |
| Charges: | £5 per day. No charges for overnight berthing. |
| Contact: | Scalloway Boating Club, 01595 880 388 |
