Canals
Leamington Wharf East
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£5,898 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings and marinas in City of Edinburgh
Every marina, boatyard and mooring we list in City of Edinburgh, with the ones that have told us they have space first.
8 sites · typical £5,898 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,905–£8,633 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites: 5 on canals, 1 on an estuary and 2 on the open coast.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £4,905 a year (Ratho Marina) to £8,633 a year (Lochrin Basin); the middle of 5 is £5,898 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Leamington Wharf East.
- Of the 8, 4 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 3 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 3 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (5).
Canals
Lochrin Basin
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£8,633 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Port Edgar Marina
South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh · Firth of Forth
£3,156 a year for a 10m yacht
Canals
Ratho Marina
Ratho, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£4,905 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Viewforth Quay
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£7,450 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Coast & harbours
Edinburgh Marina
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Granton Harbour
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Forth Corinthian Yacht Club
Granton, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Firth of Forth
Prices on request
Canals
Harrison Park
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Wharf East | Edinburgh, Union Canal | £5,898 | Not reported |
| Lochrin Basin | Edinburgh, Union Canal | £8,633 | Not reported |
| Port Edgar Marina | South Queensferry, Firth of Forth | £5,482 | Not reported |
| Ratho Marina | Ratho, Union Canal | £4,905 | Not reported |
| Viewforth Quay | Edinburgh, Union Canal | £7,450 | Not reported |
| Edinburgh Marina | Edinburgh, Granton Harbour | – | Not reported |
| Forth Corinthian Yacht Club | Granton, Edinburgh, Firth of Forth | On request | Not reported |
| Harrison Park | Edinburgh, Union Canal | – | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does a mooring for a 57ft narrowboat cost in City of Edinburgh?
Across the 5 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,905 a year at Ratho Marina to £8,633 a year at Lochrin Basin. The middle figure is £5,898 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas in City of Edinburgh?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Ratho Marina is cheapest at £4,905 a year.
Which moorings and marinas in City of Edinburgh have space now?
None of the 8 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas in City of Edinburgh?
3 of the 8 say you can: Leamington Wharf East (liveaboards allowed), Lochrin Basin (residential moorings with planning consent) and Viewforth Quay (liveaboards allowed). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 5 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
What a mooring costs in City of Edinburgh
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Moorings and marinas in nearby counties
Moorings and marinas near towns in City of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh 15
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Moorings and marinas in the wider area
- Scotland 128
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