Port of Tighnabruaich

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About Port of Tighnabruaich

This harbor is situated on the Kyles of Bute, a strait in Argyll and Bute, west Scotland. It serves as a small anchorage and mooring area.

Background
Tighnabruaich is a village on the Cowal Peninsula, on the western arm of the Kyles of Bute in Argyll and Bute, west of Scotland. In 2011 the population was 660. It is west of Glasgow and north of the Isle of Arran. Tighnabruaich is Gaelic for "house of the bank".

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
19m

Region

Subdivision
GB-AGB
Latitude
55.9000°
Longitude
-5.2333°

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Name
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBTIG
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2654040 →
Wikidata
Q7801613 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tighnabruaich?

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The approach to Tighnabruaich is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dumbuck Lighthouse at 23.3 NM to the E. Other aids include Ayr North Breakwater (32.6 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tighnabruaich?

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The Port of Tighnabruaich is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Tighnabruaich?

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You can track vessels near Tighnabruaich (GBTIG) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Tighnabruaich?

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The Port of Tighnabruaich is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBTIG — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE GBTIG mean?

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The first two characters, GB, are the ISO country code for GB. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tighnabruaich?

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The Port of Tighnabruaich operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.