Coast & harbours
Berths available
Kilmelford Yacht Haven
Kilmelford, Argyll and Bute · Loch Melfort
Prices not published
Marinas for boats over 20m with gated access or CCTV in Scotland
Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 20m (65ft): a stated maximum length, or a published price for a boat that size. Canal sites that only take narrowboats are left out; see 70ft narrowboat moorings for those. Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
8 sites · 2 with space now · typical £9,240 a year for a 20m boat (£6,360–£12,396 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites: 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 6 on the open coast.
- 2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kilmelford Yacht Haven and Wick Marina.
- For a 20m boat, published prices run from £6,360 a year (James Watt Marina) to £12,396 a year (Kirkwall Marina); the middle of 5 is £9,240 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 100m (328ft) at James Watt Marina.
- Of the 8, 8 have electric hook-up, 7 diesel, 4 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Orkney Marinas Ltd (2).
Coast & harbours
Berths available
Wick Marina
Wick, Highland · North Sea
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Clyde Marina
Ardrossan, North Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde
£4,530 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
James Watt Marina
Greenock, Inverclyde · Firth of Clyde
£3,180 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Kip Marina
Inverkip, Inverclyde · Firth of Clyde
£4,620 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Kirkwall Marina
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands · Kirkwall Harbour
£6,204 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Stromness Marina
Stromness, Orkney Islands · Stromness Harbour
£6,012 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Sandpoint Marina
Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire · River Leven
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 20m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 20m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmelford Yacht Haven | Kilmelford, Loch Melfort | – | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Wick Marina | Wick, North Sea | – | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Clyde Marina | Ardrossan, Firth of Clyde | £9,060 | 25m (82ft) | – | – | Yes | Not reported |
| James Watt Marina | Greenock, Firth of Clyde | £6,360 | 100m (328ft) | – | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Kip Marina | Inverkip, Firth of Clyde | £9,240 | 24m (79ft) | – | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Kirkwall Marina | Kirkwall, Kirkwall Harbour | £12,396 | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Stromness Marina | Stromness, Stromness Harbour | £12,024 | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Sandpoint Marina | Dumbarton, River Leven | – | 24.3m (80ft) | – | – | 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 20m boat cost in Scotland?
Across the 5 marinas for boats over 20m with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 20m boat costs from £6,360 a year at James Watt Marina to £12,396 a year at Kirkwall Marina. The middle figure is £9,240 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 20m with gated access or CCTV in Scotland?
For a 20m boat, James Watt Marina is cheapest at £6,360 a year in Greenock.
Which marinas for boats over 20m with gated access or CCTV in Scotland have space now?
2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kilmelford Yacht Haven and Wick Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 20m (66ft) in Scotland?
All 8 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Kilmelford Yacht Haven (20m (66ft)), Wick Marina (20m (66ft)), Clyde Marina (25m (82ft)), James Watt Marina (100m (328ft)), Kip Marina (24m (79ft)), Kirkwall Marina (20m (66ft)), Stromness Marina (20m (66ft)) and Sandpoint Marina (24.3m (80ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Marinas for boats over 20m with gated access or CCTV in other areas
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