Coast & harbours
Berths available
Kilmelford Yacht Haven
Kilmelford, Argyll and Bute · Loch Melfort
Prices not published
Coastal marinas and harbour moorings for boats over 20m on the west coast of Scotland
Marinas and harbours on the open coast, from walk-ashore pontoons with lock gates or sills to harbour walls and fore-and-aft moorings. 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.
7 sites · 1 with space now · typical £9,060 a year for a 20m boat (£6,380–£11,040 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites, all on the open coast.
- 1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kilmelford Yacht Haven.
- For a 20m boat, published prices run from £6,380 a year (Tarbert Harbour) to £11,040 a year (Campbeltown Marina); the middle of 5 is £9,060 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 33m (108ft) at Campbeltown Marina.
- Of the 7, 7 have electric hook-up, 5 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
Coast & harbours
Campbeltown Marina
Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute · Campbeltown Loch
£5,520 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Clyde Marina
Ardrossan, North Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde
£4,530 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Kerrera Marina
Oban, Argyll and Bute · Ardentrive Bay, Firth of Lorn
£3,740 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
Tarbert Harbour
Tarbert, Argyll and Bute · Loch Fyne
£1,680 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Castlebay Marina
Castlebay, Na h-Eileanan Siar · Castlebay Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 20m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 20m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmelford Yacht Haven | Kilmelford, Loch Melfort | – | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Berths available |
| Campbeltown Marina | Campbeltown, Campbeltown Loch | £11,040 | 33m (108ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Clyde Marina | Ardrossan, Firth of Clyde | £9,060 | 25m (82ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Kerrera Marina | Oban, Ardentrive Bay, Firth of Lorn | £6,580 | 22m (72ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Kip Marina | Inverkip, Firth of Clyde | £9,240 | 24m (79ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Tarbert Harbour | Tarbert, Loch Fyne | £6,380 | 30m (98ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Castlebay Marina | Castlebay, Castlebay Harbour | – | 20m (66ft) | – | – | 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 on the west coast of Scotland?
Across the 5 coastal marinas and harbour moorings for boats over 20m here that publish a price, a 20m boat costs from £6,380 a year at Tarbert Harbour to £11,040 a year at Campbeltown Marina. The middle figure is £9,060 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest coastal marinas and harbour moorings for boats over 20m on the west coast of Scotland?
For a 20m boat, Tarbert Harbour is cheapest at £6,380 a year.
Which coastal marinas and harbour moorings for boats over 20m on the west coast of Scotland have space now?
1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kilmelford Yacht Haven. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 20m (66ft) on the west coast of Scotland?
All 7 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Kilmelford Yacht Haven (20m (66ft)), Campbeltown Marina (33m (108ft)), Clyde Marina (25m (82ft)), Kerrera Marina (22m (72ft)), Kip Marina (24m (79ft)), Tarbert Harbour (30m (98ft)) and Castlebay Marina (20m (66ft)). 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
Coastal marinas and harbour moorings for boats over 20m on the west coast of Scotland, by county
Coastal marinas and harbour moorings for boats over 20m in other areas
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