Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV on the west coast of Scotland

Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.

13 sites · 2 with space now · typical £4,050 a year for a 10m boat (£750–£6,030 across 9 published tariffs)

At a glance

13 sites: 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 11 on the open coast.
2 of the 13 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kilmelford Yacht Haven and Port Bannatyne Marina.
For a 10m boat, published prices run from £750 a year (Lochmaddy Marina) to £6,030 a year (Largs Yacht Haven); the middle of 9 is £4,050 a year.
Longest boat taken: 100m (328ft) at James Watt Marina.
Of the 13, 12 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 8 diesel, 8 a boat hoist and 5 visitor berths.
1 of the 13 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Groups running more than one: Yacht Havens (2).

Coast & harbours Berths available

Kilmelford Yacht Haven

Kilmelford, Argyll and Bute · Loch Melfort

Prices not published

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Coast & harbours Berths available

Port Bannatyne Marina

Port Bannatyne, Argyll and Bute · Kyles of Bute

£3,997 a year for a 10m yacht

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Coast & harbours

Clyde Marina

Ardrossan, North Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde

£4,530 a year for a 10m yacht

Coast & harbours

Girvan Harbour

Girvan, South Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde

£807 a year for a 10m yacht

Liveaboard

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

Largs Yacht Haven

Largs, North Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde

£6,030 a year for a 10m yacht

Coast & harbours

Lochmaddy Marina

Lochmaddy, Na h-Eileanan Siar · Lochmaddy

£750 a year for a 10m yacht

Coast & harbours

Thomas Telford Corpach Marina

Fort William, Highland · Loch Linnhe

£4,050 a year for a 10m yacht

Coast & harbours

Troon Yacht Haven

Troon, South Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde

£4,730 a year for a 10m yacht

Coast & harbours

Dunstaffnage Marina

Oban, Argyll and Bute · Dunstaffnage Bay, Firth of Lorn

Prices on request

Coast & harbours

Fairlie Quay Marina

Fairlie, North Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde

Prices not published

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Sandpoint Marina

Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire · River Leven

Prices not published

Compared: prices for a 10m boat

Site	Where	A year, 10m boat	Secure gated access / CCTV	Space
Kilmelford Yacht Haven	Kilmelford, Loch Melfort	–	Yes	Berths available
Port Bannatyne Marina	Port Bannatyne, Kyles of Bute	£3,997	Yes	Berths available
Clyde Marina	Ardrossan, Firth of Clyde	£4,530	Yes	Not reported
Girvan Harbour	Girvan, Firth of Clyde	£807	Yes	Not reported
James Watt Marina	Greenock, Firth of Clyde	£3,180	Yes	Not reported
Kip Marina	Inverkip, Firth of Clyde	£4,620	Yes	Not reported
Largs Yacht Haven	Largs, Firth of Clyde	£6,030	Yes	Not reported
Lochmaddy Marina	Lochmaddy, Lochmaddy	£750	Yes	Not reported
Thomas Telford Corpach Marina	Fort William, Loch Linnhe	£4,050	Yes	Not reported
Troon Yacht Haven	Troon, Firth of Clyde	£4,730	Yes	Not reported
Dunstaffnage Marina	Oban, Dunstaffnage Bay, Firth of Lorn	On request	Yes	Not reported
Fairlie Quay Marina	Fairlie, Firth of Clyde	–	Yes	Not reported
Sandpoint Marina	Dumbarton, River Leven	–	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 10m boat cost on the west coast of Scotland?

Across the 9 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £750 a year at Lochmaddy Marina to £6,030 a year at Largs Yacht Haven. The middle figure is £4,050 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV on the west coast of Scotland?

For a 10m boat, Lochmaddy Marina is cheapest at £750 a year.

Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV on the west coast of Scotland have space now?

2 of the 13 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kilmelford Yacht Haven and Port Bannatyne Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.

Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV on the west coast of Scotland?

1 of the 13 say you can: Girvan Harbour (liveaboard by arrangement). 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 the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

Broader

Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV on the west coast of Scotland, by county

Argyll and Bute 3
Highland 3

Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV in other areas

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