Yell

Cullivoe

60°42’.00N 001°00’.00W
Cullivoe is a small village tracing its history back to viking days, as a stop off on the sea route from Norway to Faroe, Iceland and Greenland
Contact Name Barry Nisbet
Telephone +44 (0) 7775 761 149
Email nisbet_barry@yahoo.co.uk
Cullivoe, Yell
Cullivoe, Yell

Today Cullivoe is best known for its traditional music, its seafood production, and local beauty spots such as the Sands of Breckon and the spectacular views across the Bluemull Sound to the island of Unst.

A 90 minute car journey and a ferry crossing from Lerwick, Cullivoe is inhabited by around 250 people, a diverse population of fishermen, crofters, talented musicians, seafood producers, haulage operators and prominent artists. Among the characteristics shared by all are a pride in the area, and a welcoming spirit extended to visitors.

The modern harbour at Cullivoe provides good shelter in all wind directions, and caters year round for the modern North Atlantic fishing fleet, and the local salmon and mussel farmers. During the Tall Ships 2011 Cruise in Company, we will be holding a local festival, and hope that some of the Tall Ships fleet, as well as many shore based visitors, will grace our harbour with their presence. 

Quay Capability

Class A Yes
Class B Yes
Class C & D Yes

Port Facilities

Anchorage Yes
Berthing Depth 6m
Pilot Available No
Tug Available No
 

Distances in Nautical Miles - Greenock 507 Lerwick 35

Harbour Conditions

  • Quay - Length 250m • Depth 6.0m
  • Several berths up to 60m length available
  • No tugs available. Local mariners can be provided to give pilotage assistance.
  • Local boats available

Available For Crews

Activities/Excursions

  • Trip to Breckon beach
  • Walks to beauty spots and 3,000 year old brochs
  • Traditional North Isles fourareen rowing races
  • A local festival will be based around the arrival of the Tall Ships, including attractions, food and drink stalls, and live music

Sports Facilities

  • Rowing traditional north isles fourareens
  • Surfing and body boarding at Breckon beach
  • Yell Leisure Centre (6 miles from pier)

General Facilities

  • Public toilets
  • Water supply at pier
  • Diesel fuel may be available - please enquire in advance