Canals
Braehead, Linlithgow
Linlithgow, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Linear moorings in West Lothian
Moored alongside a bank or towpath, one boat behind another.
3 sites · typical £3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,352–£3,725 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,352 a year (Braehead, Linlithgow) to £3,725 a year (Linlithgow East); the middle of 3 is £3,352 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Braehead, Linlithgow.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up and 2 a pump-out.
- All 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (3).
Canals
Causewayend
Broxburn, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Linlithgow East
Linlithgow, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braehead, Linlithgow | Linlithgow, Union Canal | £3,352 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Causewayend | Broxburn, Union Canal | £3,352 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Linlithgow East | Linlithgow, Union Canal | £3,725 | linear moorings | 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 West Lothian?
Across the 3 linear moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,352 a year at Braehead, Linlithgow to £3,725 a year at Linlithgow East. The middle figure is £3,352 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest linear moorings in West Lothian?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Braehead, Linlithgow is cheapest at £3,352 a year.
Which linear moorings in West Lothian 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.
Can you live aboard at linear moorings in West Lothian?
All 3 say you can: Braehead, Linlithgow (liveaboards allowed), Causewayend (liveaboards allowed) and Linlithgow East (residential moorings with planning consent). 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, 3 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Linear moorings in nearby counties
Linear moorings near towns in West Lothian
Linear moorings in the wider area
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