Canals
Ratho Marina
Ratho, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£4,905 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Pontoon berths near Livingston
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
4 sites · typical £3,397 a year for a 10m boat (£2,630–£4,165 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 2 on canals, 1 on an estuary and 1 on the open coast.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £2,630 a year (Ratho Marina) to £4,165 a year (Port Edgar Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,397 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Ratho Marina.
- Of the 4, 2 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (2).
- Closest to Livingston: Ratho Marina, 9.8km north-east of the centre. 2 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Winchburgh Marina
Winchburgh, West Lothian · Union Canal
£4,895 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Port Edgar Marina
South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh · Firth of Forth
£3,156 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Edinburgh Marina
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Granton Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratho Marina | 9.8km north-east | £2,630 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Winchburgh Marina | 9.9km north-east | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Port Edgar Marina | 14km north-east | £4,165 | pontoon berths, drying berths, hard standing | Not reported |
| Edinburgh Marina | 21.5km north-east | – | pontoon berths | 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 near Livingston?
Across the 2 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £2,630 a year at Ratho Marina to £4,165 a year at Port Edgar Marina. The middle figure is £3,397 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Livingston?
For a 10m boat, Ratho Marina is cheapest at £2,630 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Livingston have space now?
None of the 4 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 pontoon berth to Livingston?
Ratho Marina, 9.8km north-east of the centre of Livingston, on the Union Canal.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 2 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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