Canals
Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£4,513 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Inland moorings with quay and harbour wall berths in Scotland
Canals, rivers, the Broads and lakes: fresh water, no tides, and a navigation licence from the authority that runs the water. Alongside a harbour wall or quay.
4 sites · typical £5,982 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,513–£7,450 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 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 £4,513 a year (Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock) to £7,450 a year (Viewforth Quay); the middle of 2 is £5,982 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 26.8m (88ft) at Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock.
- Of the 4, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (4).
Canals
Oakfield Bridge
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£3,185 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Viewforth Quay
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£7,450 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Seaport Marina
Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £4,513 | quay and harbour wall berths | Not reported |
| Oakfield Bridge | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | – | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Not reported |
| Viewforth Quay | Edinburgh, Union Canal | £7,450 | quay and harbour wall berths | Not reported |
| Seaport Marina | Inverness, Caledonian Canal | – | pontoon 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 57ft narrowboat cost in Scotland?
Across the 2 inland moorings with quay and harbour wall berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,513 a year at Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock to £7,450 a year at Viewforth Quay. The middle figure is £5,982 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest inland moorings with quay and harbour wall berths in Scotland?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock is cheapest at £4,513 a year.
Which inland moorings with quay and harbour wall berths in Scotland have space now?
None of the 4 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 quay and harbour wall berths in Scotland?
2 of the 4 say you can: Viewforth Quay (liveaboards allowed) and 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, 4 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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