Published annually in December for the past 28 years, Ports of Scotland is a comprehensive reference book for all ports users.

Printed in full colour and now expanded to over 260 pages it includes detailed information on port and harbour authorities, including plans, photographs and useful contacts. Also included is a section listing all foreign consular representation in Scotland and for 2009 there is an improved section covering the Scottish Cruise Industry, Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency, Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Northern Lighthouse Board, Association of Diving Contractors and the UK Harbourmaster's Association. More than 100 advertisers also provide extensive information on support services available in or near the ports and harbours.

A valuable reference book for shipowners, shipbrokers, charterers, the North Sea oil and fishing industries, importers and exporters and all other port users.

The yearbook provides detailed information on the facilities provided by over 80 Scottish ports and harbours including:

• Anchorages

• Bunkering

• Container Feederlinks

• Craneage & Cargo Handling

• Cruiseliner and Passenger Facilities

• Distribution Services

• Docks & Quaysides

• Lloyd's Agencies

• Local Suppliers

• Offshore Services

• Pilotage & Towage

• Road Haulage

• Ship Brokers

• Ship Chandlery

• Ship Repair & Drydocks

• Ships Agency Services

• Storage & Tankfarms

• and more