The new harbour and slipway on Eriskay were constructed at the same time as the causeway on 2001–2002. The Comhairle nan Eilean Siar ferries started a new service across the Sound of Barra to  Ardmor (Scottish Gaelic: Aird Mhòr) on 4 March 2002.
The development of Eriskay's harbour and slipway took place at the same time as the construction of the causeway in 2001–2002. The Comhairle nan Eilean Siar ferries began a new ferry service to Ardmor (Scottish Gaelic: Aird Mhòr) on 4 March 2002.