Inland moorings with gated access or CCTV in Scotland

Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water. Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.

3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £8,041 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£7,450–£8,633 across 2 published tariffs)

At a glance

3 sites: 2 on canals and 1 on the Broads or a lake.
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Taymouth Marina.
For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £7,450 a year (Viewforth Quay) to £8,633 a year (Lochrin Basin); the middle of 2 is £8,041 a year.
Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Lochrin Basin.
Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
2 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (2).

Broads, lakes & lochs Berths available

Taymouth Marina

Kenmore, Perth and Kinross · Loch Tay

Prices on request

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Canals

Lochrin Basin

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal

£8,633 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Liveaboard

Canals

Viewforth Quay

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal

£7,450 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Liveaboard

Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat

Site	Where	A year, 57ft narrowboat	Secure gated access / CCTV	Space
Taymouth Marina	Kenmore, Loch Tay	On request	Yes	Berths available
Lochrin Basin	Edinburgh, Union Canal	£8,633	Yes	Not reported
Viewforth Quay	Edinburgh, Union Canal	£7,450	Yes	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 Scotland?

Across the 2 inland moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £7,450 a year at Viewforth Quay to £8,633 a year at Lochrin Basin. The middle figure is £8,041 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest inland moorings with gated access or CCTV in Scotland?

For a 57ft narrowboat, Viewforth Quay is cheapest at £7,450 a year in Edinburgh.

Which inland moorings with gated access or CCTV in Scotland have space now?

1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Taymouth Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.

Can you live aboard at inland moorings with gated access or CCTV in Scotland?

2 of the 3 say you can: 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, 2 need a Scottish Canals licence and 1 need lake registration where the lake authority requires it. Coastal marinas usually need none.

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