Estuaries & tidal rivers
A few berths left
Dysart Harbour
Dysart, Fife · Firth of Forth
Prices not published
Cruiser moorings near Edinburgh
Places that take cruisers. River and estuary motor cruisers.
5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,800 a year for a 10m cruiser (£2,630–£4,970 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 3 on canals, 1 on an estuary and 1 on the open coast.
- 1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Dysart Harbour.
- For a 10m cruiser, published prices run from £2,630 a year (Ratho Marina) to £4,970 a year (Lochrin Basin); the middle of 2 is £3,800 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Lochrin Basin.
- Of the 5, 2 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (3).
- Closest to Edinburgh: Lochrin Basin, 1.7km south-west of the centre. 3 of the 5 within 10km.
Canals
Lochrin Basin
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£8,633 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
Coast & harbours
Edinburgh Marina
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Granton Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m cruiser
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m cruiser | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dysart Harbour | 19.3km north | – | A few berths left |
| Lochrin Basin | 1.7km south-west | £4,970 | Not reported |
| Ratho Marina | 12.2km west | £2,630 | Not reported |
| Harrison Park | 2.9km south-west | – | Not reported |
| Edinburgh Marina | 4.1km north-west | – | 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 cruiser cost near Edinburgh?
Across the 2 cruiser moorings here that publish a price, a 10m cruiser costs from £2,630 a year at Ratho Marina to £4,970 a year at Lochrin Basin. The middle figure is £3,800 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cruiser moorings near Edinburgh?
For a 10m cruiser, Ratho Marina is cheapest at £2,630 a year.
Which cruiser moorings near Edinburgh have space now?
1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Dysart Harbour. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest cruiser mooring to Edinburgh?
Lochrin Basin, 1.7km south-west of the centre of Edinburgh, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at cruiser moorings near Edinburgh?
1 of the 5 say you can: Lochrin Basin (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, 3 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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