Estuaries & tidal rivers
A few berths left
Dysart Harbour
Dysart, Fife · Firth of Forth
Prices not published
Quay and harbour wall berths near Edinburgh
Alongside a harbour wall or quay.
3 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,925 a year for a 10m boat (£400–£7,450 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 1 on a canal and 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Dysart Harbour.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £400 a year (Fisherrow Harbour) to £7,450 a year (Viewforth Quay); the middle of 2 is £3,925 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Viewforth Quay.
- Of the 3, 1 has electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Edinburgh: Viewforth Quay, 1.8km south-west of the centre. 2 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Viewforth Quay
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£7,450 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Fisherrow Harbour
Musselburgh, East Lothian · Firth of Forth
£400 a year for a 10m yacht
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dysart Harbour | 19.3km north | – | swinging moorings, quay and harbour wall berths | A few berths left |
| Viewforth Quay | 1.8km south-west | £7,450 | quay and harbour wall berths | Not reported |
| Fisherrow Harbour | 7.6km east | £400 | drying berths, quay and harbour wall berths | 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 10m boat cost near Edinburgh?
Across the 2 quay and harbour wall berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £400 a year at Fisherrow Harbour to £7,450 a year at Viewforth Quay. The middle figure is £3,925 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest quay and harbour wall berths near Edinburgh?
For a 10m boat, Fisherrow Harbour is cheapest at £400 a year in Musselburgh.
Which quay and harbour wall berths near Edinburgh have space now?
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Dysart Harbour. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest quay and harbour wall berth to Edinburgh?
Viewforth Quay, 1.8km south-west of the centre of Edinburgh, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at quay and harbour wall berths near Edinburgh?
1 of the 3 say you can: 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, 1 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Quay and harbour wall berths near other towns
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