Canals
Linlithgow East
Linlithgow, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,725 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with a pump-out near Rosyth
Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
6 sites · typical £5,402 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,352–£8,633 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 £3,352 a year (Braehead, Linlithgow) to £8,633 a year (Lochrin Basin); the middle of 6 is £5,402 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Linlithgow East.
- Of the 6, 6 have electric hook-up and 3 diesel.
- 5 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (6).
- Closest to Rosyth: Linlithgow East, 12.6km south-west of the centre. 0 of the 6 within 10km.
Canals
Ratho Marina
Ratho, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£4,905 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Braehead, Linlithgow
Linlithgow, West Lothian · Union Canal
£3,352 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Lochrin Basin
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£8,633 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Leamington Wharf East
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£5,898 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Viewforth Quay
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£7,450 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linlithgow East | 12.6km south-west | £3,725 | Yes | Not reported |
| Ratho Marina | 13km south | £4,905 | Yes | Not reported |
| Braehead, Linlithgow | 14.1km south-west | £3,352 | Yes | Not reported |
| Lochrin Basin | 17.1km south-east | £8,633 | Yes | Not reported |
| Leamington Wharf East | 17.3km south-east | £5,898 | Yes | Not reported |
| Viewforth Quay | 17.4km south-east | £7,450 | 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 Rosyth?
Across the 6 moorings with a pump-out here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,352 a year at Braehead, Linlithgow to £8,633 a year at Lochrin Basin. The middle figure is £5,402 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with a pump-out near Rosyth?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Braehead, Linlithgow is cheapest at £3,352 a year.
Which moorings with a pump-out near Rosyth 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 mooring with a pump-out to Rosyth?
Linlithgow East, 12.6km south-west of the centre of Rosyth, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with a pump-out near Rosyth?
5 of the 6 say you can: Linlithgow East (residential moorings with planning consent), Braehead, Linlithgow (liveaboards allowed), Lochrin Basin (residential moorings with planning consent), Leamington Wharf East (liveaboards allowed) 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, 6 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings with a pump-out near other towns
- Glasgow 10
- Edinburgh 5
- East Kilbride 8
- Livingston 7
- Hamilton 10
- Kirkcaldy 4
- Stirling 9
- Falkirk 10
- Bearsden 8
- Bishopbriggs 10
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