Canals
Reddingmuirhead
Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk · Union Canal
£1,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Marinas for boats over 12m near Bo'ness
Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 12m (40ft): 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.
6 sites · typical £1,162 a year for a 12m boat (£273–£1,337 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 12m boat, published prices run from £273 a year (Kelpies Marina) to £1,337 a year (Lock 16 Moorings); the middle of 4 is £1,162 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Reddingmuirhead.
- Of the 6, 4 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 1 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (6).
- Closest to Bo'ness: Reddingmuirhead, 8.8km west of the centre. 2 of the 6 within 10km.
Canals
Kelpies Marina
Falkirk, Falkirk · Forth & Clyde Canal
£273 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Lock 16 Moorings
Falkirk, Falkirk · Forth & Clyde Canal
£1,936 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
The Falkirk Wheel Linear
Falkirk, Falkirk · Forth & Clyde Canal
£1,798 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Ratho Marina
Ratho, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£4,905 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Harrison Park
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 12m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 12m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddingmuirhead | 8.8km west | £1,081 | 19m (62ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Kelpies Marina | 9.3km west | £273 | 19m (62ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Lock 16 Moorings | 12.9km west | £1,337 | 19m (62ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| The Falkirk Wheel Linear | 14.4km west | £1,242 | 19m (62ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Ratho Marina | 17.2km south-east | – | 19m (62ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Harrison Park | 25.1km east | – | 19m (62ft) | – | – | 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 12m boat cost near Bo'ness?
Across the 4 marinas for boats over 12m here that publish a price, a 12m boat costs from £273 a year at Kelpies Marina to £1,337 a year at Lock 16 Moorings. The middle figure is £1,162 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 12m near Bo'ness?
For a 12m boat, Kelpies Marina is cheapest at £273 a year in Falkirk.
Which marinas for boats over 12m near Bo'ness have space now?
None of the 6 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Where can I keep a boat over 12m (39ft) near Bo'ness?
All 6 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Reddingmuirhead (19m (62ft)), Kelpies Marina (19m (62ft)), Lock 16 Moorings (19m (62ft)), The Falkirk Wheel Linear (19m (62ft)), Ratho Marina (19m (62ft)) and Harrison Park (19m (62ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest marina for boats over 12m to Bo'ness?
Reddingmuirhead, 8.8km west of the centre of Bo'ness, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at marinas for boats over 12m near Bo'ness?
1 of the 6 say you can: Kelpies Marina (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, 6 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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