BBC ALBA has partnered with local production company, Mantra TBh, to follow life in the Port of Stornoway in a brand new series, Port Steòrnabhaigh, as work on the new Deep Water Terminal gets underway.
Giving viewers a look behind the scenes, the six-part series explores the daily workings of the main port in the Hebrides, sharing real-life stories from the beating heart of Stornoway Harbour and the bustling community found in her shelter.
Kicking off the vibrant docu-series, viewers are introduced to one of the largest construction projects the Western Isles has ever seen – Stornoway’s Deep Water Terminal – following demand from the energy, transport and cruise industries to bring larger vessels into Stornoway.
As preparation works are full steam ahead for the new port, we meet some American residents who take shelter in the harbour over the winter, before more overseas travellers are welcomed to the island-town on board a cruise ship that is safely piloted into Stornoway.
Viewers can also expect to meet some artists who make the most of the treasures washed ashore and delve into the fascinating world of archaeology along the way.
Learning more about the challenges of life in the port, later in the series, we see the harbour team spring into action to address a health issue on a boat that has docked alongside. Displaying the extraordinary commitment, skill and good humour those in the community bring to their work every single day, we keep up to date on progress at the new Deep Water Terminal and follow plans inshore as the town centre gets a face lift.
The final episode marks a historic day for the Hebrides as the first cruise ship arrives at the Deep Water Terminal, and tourists get a chance to visit some of the island’s top attractions.
Port Steòrnabhaigh premieres on BBC ALBA and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 14 August at 8.30pm (in Gaelic with English subtitles), with weekly episodes available every Wednesday evening.
Watch live or on demand: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0022110.