CAIRNBULG HARBOUR HOME PAGE
Cairnbulg Harbour 2003
The
idea of a harbour "wast by" (to
the West of Cairnbulg) was first conceived in the 1920's with land
donated to the village by the then laird Sir John Duthie. Work on the pier commenced
soon after but came to a halt when funds ran out after achieving only 80
metres of construction. The
harbour remained untouched for the subsequent sixty years until the
early 1980's when Andrew May took over Chairmanship of
the harbour committee and pushed for progress. Upon receiving funding
from the Scottish development agency work again continued
with an extension to the
existing East breakwater. Construction was aided by using World War 2
tank traps as building blocks. As work continued it became apparent
that a west pier could be built, giving all year round moorings.
Over the years many additions have been incorporated into the harbour area including a purpose built compound for boat storage, a car parking facility for beach users and even electrical supply to the harbour. Work still continues on an annual basis with funding coming from harbour users fees and such activities as the gala and bonfire nights.
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