Council confirm visitor moorings available ahead of sailing season

North Ayrshire Council has agreed a three-year contract with North West Marine to instal, maintain and repair the visitor moorings at Arran and Cumbrae.

These are set to be available from Easter throughout the sailing season until October.

The Council provide visitor moorings as part of an economic development and regeneration initiative to promote the marine tourism sector of North Ayrshire and to encourage boats to visit the islands and support local businesses and communities.

The moorings are for visitor use only and are located at Millport, Brodick, Lochranza, Pirnmill and Whiting Bay.

A visitor is welcome to berth for up to three nights on a visitor mooring.

For longer stays visitor berthing is available at Lamlash and at Largs Yacht Haven, Fairlie Quay Marina, and Clyde Marina at Ardrossan.

Councillor Tony Gurney, Cabinet Member for Economy and Climate Change, said: “This is really great news for our island communities who rely so much on tourism over the warmer months. It’s really important that we are welcoming and visiting boats and cruising charters have the option to stay rather than to move on elsewhere.

“We have some of the best views and coastlines in the country and our islands are always a popular destination for sailing and boating enthusiasts. We are sure they will be delighted that they will have the opportunity to leave their boat in a safe and secure spot so they can relax and explore what our islands have to offer.”