Canals
Leamington Wharf East
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£5,898 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings with walk-ashore berths in City of Edinburgh
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water. Berths you step off onto a pontoon, quay or bank: no tender, no rowing out to a buoy. Easier for loading, for a dog, and for getting aboard after dark.
3 sites · typical £5,898 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,905–£7,450 across 3 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 £4,905 a year (Ratho Marina) to £7,450 a year (Viewforth Quay); the middle of 3 is £5,898 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Leamington Wharf East.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 2 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (3).
Canals
Ratho Marina
Ratho, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£4,905 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 | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Wharf East | Edinburgh, Union Canal | £5,898 | linear moorings | Not reported |
| Ratho Marina | Ratho, Union Canal | £4,905 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Viewforth Quay | Edinburgh, Union Canal | £7,450 | 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 57ft narrowboat cost in City of Edinburgh?
Across the 3 inland moorings with walk-ashore berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,905 a year at Ratho Marina to £7,450 a year at Viewforth Quay. The middle figure is £5,898 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings with walk-ashore berths in City of Edinburgh?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Ratho Marina is cheapest at £4,905 a year.
Which inland moorings with walk-ashore berths in City of Edinburgh 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.
Can you live aboard at inland moorings with walk-ashore berths in City of Edinburgh?
2 of the 3 say you can: 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, 3 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Inland moorings with walk-ashore berths in nearby counties
Inland moorings with walk-ashore berths in the wider area
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