Ferry travellers will be asked for their input into proposed improvements at infrastructure at Tayinloan and Gigha needed to accommodate the new hybrid vessel to be introduced as part of Transport Scotland’s Small Vessel Replacement Project.
Argyll and Bute Council, through RPS Tetra Tech, plans to submit Marine Licence applications in January 2026 for dredging and construction works at Gigha and Tayinloan.
These are classed as two separate projects under licensing, but are progressing in tandem as they relate to ferry infrastructure works, where the ferry services both locations.
The Gigha project relates to Scoping Opinion SCOP-0053 and works include:
- widening the existing slipway at Ardminish Bay and adding a new overnight charging berth to support hybrid ferries.
The Tayinloan project relates to Scoping Opinion SCOP-0055 and works include:
- extending the breakwater and renewing the alignment structure to enhance slipway facilities for the new vessels.
Both projects require pre-application consultations under the Marine Licensing (Pre-application Consultation) (Scotland) Regulations 2013. To meet these requirements, there will be two separate consultation and anyone interested will be most welcome at your local event:
- Gigha Village Hall, on Wednesday 27 August 2025, from 10am–3pm and 5pm–8pm.
- Tayinloan Village Hall, on Thursday 28 August 2025, from 10am–3pm and 5pm–8pm.
Local adverts and statutory consultee notifications will be issued at least six weeks before the events.
For more information visit the council website or email Sara Mitchell: Sara.Mitchell@tetratech.com
