Port Stoth

Port Stoth is an inlet on the northern coast of Isle of Lewis featuring a white shell beach and natural rock formations. The waterway sits near the Butt of Lewis lighthouse and includes a slipway that extends across the sandy beach.

The inlet served as the main landing point for materials during the construction of Butt of Lewis lighthouse between 1859 and 1862. The site remained active for cargo operations for over a century before activity declined significantly after 1960.

Local residents maintain traditional fishing practices at Port Stoth, continuing maritime traditions that span multiple generations in the Outer Hebrides community.

A track provides access to a slipway that runs across the sandy beach and allows small vessels to enter the water. The site is easiest to navigate during high tide when the beach is more accessible.

Remnants of maritime infrastructure remain visible, including a brick storage building and concrete bases from historical cargo operations. These structures hint at the time when the inlet was a vital transport hub for the remote island community.

Location: Outer Hebrides

GPS coordinates: 58.51070,-6.25117

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05