With the rich fishing grounds of the Atlantic and the Minch on its doorstep,the port of Stornoway has played a pivotal role in the industry since the early 1500s. Today, Stornoway's association with the fishing industry is just as strong.

The modern facilities in Stornoway have ensured its continuing role as a designated landing port, with landings in 2007 exceeding £2.5 million.

The Port has a Fish Market (which is fully EU compliant ECD91/493/EC), adjacent Ice Plant as well as a comprehensive infrastructure of support services for the fishing industry including:

Fish salesmen
Chandlers
Ice Supply
Transporters of fish
Fuel Suppliers
Marine engineers
Electricians
Slipway
Fishermen's mission