Canals
Leamington Wharf East
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£5,898 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with diesel near Edinburgh
Sites that sell diesel on site, at a fuel berth or from the boatyard.
4 sites · typical £6,674 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,895–£8,633 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 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 £4,895 a year (Winchburgh Marina) to £8,633 a year (Lochrin Basin); the middle of 4 is £6,674 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Leamington Wharf East.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up and 3 a pump-out.
- 3 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (4).
- Closest to Edinburgh: Leamington Wharf East, 0km south-west of the centre. 3 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Lochrin Basin
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£8,633 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Viewforth Quay
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£7,450 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Winchburgh Marina
Winchburgh, West Lothian · Union Canal
£4,895 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Diesel | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Wharf East | 0km south-west | £5,898 | Yes | Not reported |
| Lochrin Basin | 1.7km south-west | £8,633 | Yes | Not reported |
| Viewforth Quay | 1.8km south-west | £7,450 | Yes | Not reported |
| Winchburgh Marina | 16.6km west | £4,895 | 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 near Edinburgh?
Across the 4 moorings with diesel here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,895 a year at Winchburgh Marina to £8,633 a year at Lochrin Basin. The middle figure is £6,674 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with diesel near Edinburgh?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Winchburgh Marina is cheapest at £4,895 a year.
Which moorings with diesel near Edinburgh have space now?
None of the 4 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 mooring with diesel to Edinburgh?
Leamington Wharf East, 0km south-west of the centre of Edinburgh, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with diesel near Edinburgh?
3 of the 4 say you can: Leamington Wharf East (liveaboards allowed), 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, 4 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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