Canals
Braehead, Linlithgow
Linlithgow, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Linear moorings near Bathgate
Moored alongside a bank or towpath, one boat behind another.
6 sites · typical £3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£1,565–£3,725 across 6 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 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 £1,565 a year (Reddingmuirhead) to £3,725 a year (Linlithgow East); the middle of 6 is £3,352 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Braehead, Linlithgow.
- Of the 6, 5 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 4 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (6).
- Closest to Bathgate: Braehead, Linlithgow, 8.1km north of the centre. 2 of the 6 within 10km.
Canals
Linlithgow East
Linlithgow, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Reddingmuirhead
Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk · Union Canal
£1,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Causewayend
Broxburn, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
The Falkirk Wheel Linear
Falkirk, Falkirk · Forth & Clyde Canal
£1,798 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Auchinstarry Marina
Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire · Forth & Clyde Canal
£3,054 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braehead, Linlithgow | 8.1km north | £3,352 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Linlithgow East | 9km north | £3,725 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Reddingmuirhead | 10.8km north-west | £1,565 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Causewayend | 11.2km north-east | £3,352 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| The Falkirk Wheel Linear | 16.7km north-west | £1,798 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Auchinstarry Marina | 26.5km west | £3,539 | pontoon berths, 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 near Bathgate?
Across the 6 linear moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £1,565 a year at Reddingmuirhead 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 near Bathgate?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Reddingmuirhead is cheapest at £1,565 a year.
Which linear moorings near Bathgate have space now?
None of the 6 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest linear mooring to Bathgate?
Braehead, Linlithgow, 8.1km north of the centre of Bathgate, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at linear moorings near Bathgate?
4 of the 6 say you can: Braehead, Linlithgow (liveaboards allowed), Linlithgow East (residential moorings with planning consent), Causewayend (liveaboards allowed) and Auchinstarry Marina (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, 6 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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