Canals
Reddingmuirhead
Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk · Union Canal
£1,565 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Cruiser moorings near Linlithgow
Places that take cruisers. River and estuary motor cruisers.
7 sites · typical £1,035 a year for a 10m cruiser (£273–£2,630 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 6 on canals and 1 on the open coast.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 10m cruiser, published prices run from £273 a year (Kelpies Marina) to £2,630 a year (Ratho Marina); the middle of 5 is £1,035 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Reddingmuirhead.
- Of the 7, 4 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 1 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (6).
- Closest to Linlithgow: Reddingmuirhead, 8.7km west of the centre. 1 of the 7 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
Ratho Marina
Ratho, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£4,905 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
The Falkirk Wheel Linear
Falkirk, Falkirk · Forth & Clyde Canal
£1,798 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Coast & harbours
Edinburgh Marina
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Granton Harbour
Prices not published
Canals
Harrison Park
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m cruiser
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m cruiser | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddingmuirhead | 8.7km west | £901 | Not reported |
| Kelpies Marina | 10.8km north-west | £273 | Not reported |
| Lock 16 Moorings | 13.6km west | £1,115 | Not reported |
| Ratho Marina | 15.1km south-east | £2,630 | Not reported |
| The Falkirk Wheel Linear | 15.1km west | £1,035 | Not reported |
| Edinburgh Marina | 23.5km east | – | Not reported |
| Harrison Park | 23.7km east | – | 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 Linlithgow?
Across the 5 cruiser moorings here that publish a price, a 10m cruiser costs from £273 a year at Kelpies Marina to £2,630 a year at Ratho Marina. The middle figure is £1,035 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cruiser moorings near Linlithgow?
For a 10m cruiser, Kelpies Marina is cheapest at £273 a year in Falkirk.
Which cruiser moorings near Linlithgow have space now?
None of the 7 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest cruiser mooring to Linlithgow?
Reddingmuirhead, 8.7km west of the centre of Linlithgow, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at cruiser moorings near Linlithgow?
1 of the 7 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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