Coast & harbours
Berths available
Craighouse Moorings
Craighouse, Argyll and Bute · Small Isles Bay
Prices not published
Coastal moorings with visitor berths in Scotland
Salt water: open-coast marinas and harbours, and the estuaries and tidal rivers behind them. Places that take boats for a night or a few: visitor berths with a published nightly rate, or that say they keep space for visitors. Prices are worked out for one night.
56 sites · 6 with space now · 4 with a waiting list · typical £28.70 a night for a 10m boat (£10–£45 across 48 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 56 sites: 10 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 46 on the open coast.
- 6 of the 56 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Craighouse Moorings, Dysart Harbour, Kilmelford Yacht Haven, Port Bannatyne Marina, Whitehills Marina and Wick Marina.
- Keeping a waiting list: Ardoran Marine, Tayport Harbour, Tobermory Harbour and Victoria Harbour.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £10 a night (Ardoran Marine) to £45 a night (Largs Yacht Haven); the middle of 48 is £28.70 a night.
- Longest boat taken: 36m (118ft) at Rhu Marina.
- Of the 56, 41 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 21 diesel and 10 a boat hoist.
- Groups running more than one: Moray Council (3), Orkney Marinas Ltd (3), Stornoway Port Authority (2) and Yacht Havens (2).
Estuaries & tidal rivers
A few berths left
Dysart Harbour
Dysart, Fife · Firth of Forth
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Berths available
Kilmelford Yacht Haven
Kilmelford, Argyll and Bute · Loch Melfort
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Berths available
Port Bannatyne Marina
Port Bannatyne, Argyll and Bute · Kyles of Bute
£3,997 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Berths available
Whitehills Marina
Whitehills, Aberdeenshire · Moray Firth
£1,800 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Berths available
Wick Marina
Wick, Highland · North Sea
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Waiting list
Ardoran Marine
Oban, Argyll and Bute · Loch Feochan
£2,350 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Tayport Harbour
Tayport, Fife · River Tay estuary
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Waiting list
Tobermory Harbour
Tobermory, Argyll and Bute · Tobermory Bay
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Waiting list
Victoria Harbour
Dunbar, East Lothian · Firth of Forth
£580 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Arbroath Harbour
Arbroath, Angus · North Sea coast, Angus
£1,810 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Ardfern Yacht Centre
Ardfern, Argyll and Bute · Loch Craignish
£3,020 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Berneray Harbour
Berneray, Na h-Eileanan Siar · Sound of Harris
£413 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Campbeltown Marina
Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute · Campbeltown Loch
£5,520 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Clyde Marina
Ardrossan, North Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde
£4,530 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Craobh Marina
Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute · Craobh Haven
£4,440 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Dubh Thòb Pontoons
Kirkibost, Great Bernera, Na h-Eileanan Siar · Loch Roag
£650 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Fisherrow Harbour
Musselburgh, East Lothian · Firth of Forth
£400 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Gairloch Harbour
Gairloch, Highland · Loch Gairloch
£403 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Holy Loch Marina
Dunoon, Argyll and Bute · Firth of Clyde
£4,440 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Hopeman Harbour
Hopeman, Moray · Moray Firth
£717 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Inverness Marina
Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal / Inverness Firth
£3,100 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Kerrera Marina
Oban, Argyll and Bute · Ardentrive Bay, Firth of Lorn
£3,740 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Kip Marina
Inverkip, Inverclyde · Firth of Clyde
£4,620 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Kirkcudbright Marina
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway · River Dee
£1,871 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Kirkwall Marina
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands · Kirkwall Harbour
£6,204 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Largs Yacht Haven
Largs, North Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde
£6,030 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Lochaline Harbour
Lochaline, Highland · Sound of Mull
£2,472 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Lochboisdale Harbour
Lochboisdale, Na h-Eileanan Siar · Lochboisdale
£2,103 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Lochmaddy Marina
Lochmaddy, Na h-Eileanan Siar · Lochmaddy
£750 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Lossiemouth Marina
Lossiemouth, Moray · Moray Firth
£2,157 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Mallaig Yachting Marina
Mallaig, Highland · Mallaig Harbour
£1,285 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Newton Marina
Stornoway, Na h-Eileanan Siar · Stornoway Harbour
£1,918 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Peterhead Bay Marina
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire · Peterhead Bay, North Sea
£1,500 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Port Edgar Marina
South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh · Firth of Forth
£3,156 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Rhu Marina
Rhu, Argyll and Bute · Firth of Clyde
£5,110 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Rothesay Marina
Rothesay, Argyll and Bute · Rothesay Harbour
£3,420 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club
Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute · Gare Loch
£2,592 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Stornoway Marina
Stornoway, Na h-Eileanan Siar · Stornoway Harbour
£1,598 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Stromness Marina
Stromness, Orkney Islands · Stromness Harbour
£6,012 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Tarbert Harbour
Tarbert, Argyll and Bute · Loch Fyne
£1,680 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Thomas Telford Corpach Marina
Fort William, Highland · Loch Linnhe
£4,050 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Troon Yacht Haven
Troon, South Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde
£4,730 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Ulva Ferry Pontoon
Ulva Ferry, Argyll and Bute · Sound of Ulva
£352 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Westray Marina
Pierowall, Orkney Islands · Pierowall Harbour
£6,204 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Brae Marina
Brae, Shetland Islands · Busta Voe
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Castlebay Marina
Castlebay, Na h-Eileanan Siar · Castlebay Harbour
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Crinan Boatyard
Crinan, Argyll and Bute · Loch Crinan
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Cullen Harbour
Cullen, Moray · Cullen Harbour
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Edinburgh Marina
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Granton Harbour
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Findhorn Marina
Findhorn, Moray · Findhorn Bay
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Findochty Harbour
Findochty, Moray · Moray Firth
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Ness Boating Club Marina
Virkie, Shetland Islands · Pool of Virkie
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Port Ellen Marina
Port Ellen, Argyll and Bute · Port Ellen Harbour
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Portree Harbour
Portree, Highland · Loch Portree
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Solway Yacht Club
Kippford, Dumfries and Galloway · Urr Water
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Where | A night, 10m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craighouse Moorings | Craighouse, Small Isles Bay | £12 | Berths available |
| Dysart Harbour | Dysart, Firth of Forth | – | A few berths left |
| Kilmelford Yacht Haven | Kilmelford, Loch Melfort | £27.50 | Berths available |
| Port Bannatyne Marina | Port Bannatyne, Kyles of Bute | £35 | Berths available |
| Whitehills Marina | Whitehills, Moray Firth | £32 | Berths available |
| Wick Marina | Wick, North Sea | £32 | Berths available |
| Ardoran Marine | Oban, Loch Feochan | £10 | Waiting list |
| Tayport Harbour | Tayport, River Tay estuary | £35 | Waiting list |
| Tobermory Harbour | Tobermory, Tobermory Bay | £21 | Waiting list |
| Victoria Harbour | Dunbar, Firth of Forth | – | Waiting list |
| Arbroath Harbour | Arbroath, North Sea coast, Angus | £37 | Not reported |
| Ardfern Yacht Centre | Ardfern, Loch Craignish | £26.50 | Not reported |
| Berneray Harbour | Berneray, Sound of Harris | £33.80 | Not reported |
| Campbeltown Marina | Campbeltown, Campbeltown Loch | £30 | Not reported |
| Clyde Marina | Ardrossan, Firth of Clyde | £12.50 | Not reported |
| Craobh Marina | Lochgilphead, Craobh Haven | £40 | Not reported |
| Dubh Thòb Pontoons | Kirkibost, Great Bernera, Loch Roag | £25 | Not reported |
| Fisherrow Harbour | Musselburgh, Firth of Forth | £15 | Not reported |
| Gairloch Harbour | Gairloch, Loch Gairloch | – | Not reported |
| Holy Loch Marina | Dunoon, Firth of Clyde | £42.50 | Not reported |
| Hopeman Harbour | Hopeman, Moray Firth | £22.75 | Not reported |
| Inverness Marina | Inverness, Caledonian Canal / Inverness Firth | £37 | Not reported |
| Kerrera Marina | Oban, Ardentrive Bay, Firth of Lorn | £21 | Not reported |
| Kip Marina | Inverkip, Firth of Clyde | £35 | Not reported |
| Kirkcudbright Marina | Kirkcudbright, River Dee | £35.60 | Not reported |
| Kirkwall Marina | Kirkwall, Kirkwall Harbour | – | Not reported |
| Largs Yacht Haven | Largs, Firth of Clyde | £45 | Not reported |
| Lochaline Harbour | Lochaline, Sound of Mull | £19.50 | Not reported |
| Lochboisdale Harbour | Lochboisdale, Lochboisdale | £33.30 | Not reported |
| Lochmaddy Marina | Lochmaddy, Lochmaddy | £20 | Not reported |
| Lossiemouth Marina | Lossiemouth, Moray Firth | £30 | Not reported |
| Mallaig Yachting Marina | Mallaig, Mallaig Harbour | – | Not reported |
| Newton Marina | Stornoway, Stornoway Harbour | £33.50 | Not reported |
| Peterhead Bay Marina | Peterhead, Peterhead Bay, North Sea | £26 | Not reported |
| Port Edgar Marina | South Queensferry, Firth of Forth | £43 | Not reported |
| Rhu Marina | Rhu, Firth of Clyde | £35.50 | Not reported |
| Rothesay Marina | Rothesay, Rothesay Harbour | – | Not reported |
| Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club | Helensburgh, Gare Loch | £18 | Not reported |
| Stornoway Marina | Stornoway, Stornoway Harbour | £27.90 | Not reported |
| Stromness Marina | Stromness, Stromness Harbour | £28.70 | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff, for one night. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much is a night on a visitor berth for a 10m boat in Scotland?
Across the 48 coastal moorings with visitor berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £10 a night at Ardoran Marine to £45 a night at Largs Yacht Haven. The middle figure is £28.70 a night. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest coastal moorings with visitor berths in Scotland?
For a 10m boat, Ardoran Marine is cheapest at £10 a night in Oban.
Which coastal moorings with visitor berths in Scotland have space now?
6 of the 56 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Craighouse Moorings, Dysart Harbour, Kilmelford Yacht Haven, Port Bannatyne Marina, Whitehills Marina and Wick Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 1 need a Scottish Canals licence and 9 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Coastal moorings with visitor berths in Scotland, by county
Coastal moorings with visitor berths in other areas
- England 155
- Northern Ireland 11
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