Notice to mariners for Kirkcudbright Harbour
Safety bulletin for Kirkcudbright Harbour
Kirkcudbright Harbour is the busiest commercial fishing harbour in Dumfries and Galloway. Much of the landed catch is processed locally.
The quay, harbour office and pontoon marina are on the River Dee below Kirkcudbright Bridge. The pontoon marina can accommodate up to 50 small craft.
Kirkcudbright Harbour facilities
Kirkcudbright Harbour has:
- power
- water
- toilets
- showers
- fuel – available by tanker at the quay or bought at the local filling station
The town of Kirkcudbright has:
- a range of shops
- hotels
- cafes and restaurants
- banks
- a swimming pool
- a golf course
Harbour documents
Our harbour documents section has:
- a berths and moorings application form
- our harbours directory
- harbour fees and charges
- harbour electricity supply charges
Pay for a visitor berth booking
If you have applied for a berth, you can pay for it online.
Pay for a visitor berth booking
Report an incident
An incident is any event that causes harm, damage or environmental contamination to a person, vessel or object within the waters of a statutory harbour area or its approaches.
Near misses are events that had the potential to cause an incident. Near misses should also be reported.
Nautical information
Nautical information for Kirkcudbright Harbour includes:
- latitude of 54º 50' 18" N
- longitude of 04º 03' 24" W
- admiral charts: 1344, 1346, 1121, 1826 and 2094
- Imray: C62
Tidal range and depth
Kirkducbright Harbour has the following tidal ranges and depths:
- springs – 0.8 to 7.5 metres
- neaps – 2.4 to 5.9 metres
The fishing vessels which can use the quay have drafts typically of 2.5 to 4.5 metres and take the ground for 2–3 hours either side of low water.
Smaller vessels with a draft up to 2 metres can be accommodated at the marina.
Care is needed when berthing as tidal streams can be very strong.
Harbour empowerment order
We hold an empowerment order for Kirkcudbright Harbour. This order allows us to legally improve, maintain and manage the harbour.
Kirkcudbright Harbour
Beaconsfield Place
Kirkcudbright
DG6 4HY
United Kingdom
Access to the marina is restricted to users only.
Opening times
The Harbour Master is available on weekdays from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Telephone: 07709 479663
You can call about more general enquiries from 8.30am to 4.30pm
Telephone: 01557 331135
Enquiries
Kirkudbright Harbour Master