Canals
Caley Marina
Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal
£5,003 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings near Inverness
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water.
3 sites · typical £4,592 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,181–£5,003 across 2 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 £4,181 a year (Dochgarroch East) to £5,003 a year (Caley Marina); the middle of 2 is £4,592 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 16m (52ft) at Seaport Marina.
- Of the 3, 2 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (2).
- Closest to Inverness: Seaport Marina, 1.2km west of the centre. All 3 within 10km.
Canals
Dochgarroch East
Dochgarroch, Highland · Caledonian Canal
£4,181 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Seaport Marina
Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caley Marina | 1.5km west | £5,003 | Not reported |
| Dochgarroch East | 6.6km south-west | £4,181 | Not reported |
| Seaport Marina | 1.2km west | – | 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 Inverness?
Across the 2 inland moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,181 a year at Dochgarroch East to £5,003 a year at Caley Marina. The middle figure is £4,592 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings near Inverness?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Dochgarroch East is cheapest at £4,181 a year.
Which inland moorings near Inverness 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.
What is the nearest inland mooring to Inverness?
Seaport Marina, 1.2km west of the centre of Inverness, on the Caledonian Canal.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings near Inverness?
1 of the 3 say you can: Seaport 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, 3 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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