This Order, made following an application by Lochboisdale Development Limited (“the Company”), empowers the Company to maintain and operate a port and port-related facilities in South Uist to be known as the Port of Lochboisdale.

Part 1 makes preliminary provision, including provision as to interpretation (article 2) and the incorporation with modifications of provisions in the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (article 3).

Part 2 makes provision for the duties and powers of the Company.

Article 4 identifies the limits of the Port. Article 8 enables the Company to control moorings.

Part 3 makes provision as to Port regulation.

Article 14 empowers the Company to make byelaws subject to those being confirmed by the Scottish Ministers under article 15.

Part 4 makes provision as to charges that may be levied by the Company.

Part 5 makes miscellaneous and general provisions.