Canals
Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus, Highland · Caledonian Canal
£4,704 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Marinas for boats over 24m in Highland
Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 24m (80ft): a stated maximum length, or a published price for a boat that size. Canal sites that only take narrowboats are left out; see 70ft narrowboat moorings for those. Large yacht berths are few and often booked well ahead, so ask early.
3 sites · typical £5,296 a year for a 24m boat (£4,092–£6,500 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 1 on a canal and 2 on the Broads, lakes and lochs.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 24m boat, published prices run from £4,092 a year (Laggan Avenue) to £6,500 a year (Fort Augustus); the middle of 3 is £5,296 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 45m (148ft) at Fort Augustus.
- Of the 3, 1 has electric hook-up and 1 a pump-out.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (3).
Broads, lakes & lochs
Gairlochy
Gairlochy, Highland · Caledonian Canal and Loch Lochy
£2,207 a year for a 10m cruiser
Broads, lakes & lochs
Laggan Avenue
Laggan, Highland · Caledonian Canal
£1,705 a year for a 10m cruiser
Compared: prices for a 24m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 24m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Augustus | Fort Augustus, Caledonian Canal | £6,500 | 45m (148ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Gairlochy | Gairlochy, Caledonian Canal and Loch Lochy | £5,296 | 45m (148ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Laggan Avenue | Laggan, Caledonian Canal | £4,092 | 45m (148ft) | – | – | 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 24m boat cost in Highland?
Across the 3 marinas for boats over 24m here that publish a price, a 24m boat costs from £4,092 a year at Laggan Avenue to £6,500 a year at Fort Augustus. The middle figure is £5,296 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 24m in Highland?
For a 24m boat, Laggan Avenue is cheapest at £4,092 a year.
Which marinas for boats over 24m in Highland have space now?
None of the 3 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Where can I keep a boat over 24m (79ft) in Highland?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Fort Augustus (45m (148ft)), Gairlochy (45m (148ft)) and Laggan Avenue (45m (148ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 3 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Marinas for boats over 24m in nearby counties
- Argyll and Bute 5
- Kent 4
- Hampshire 12
- Devon 3
Marinas for boats over 24m in the wider area
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