Canals
Leamington Wharf East
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£5,898 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with diesel near Musselburgh
Sites that sell diesel on site, at a fuel berth or from the boatyard.
4 sites · typical £6,674 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,895–£8,633 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on canals.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £4,895 a year (Winchburgh Marina) to £8,633 a year (Lochrin Basin); the middle of 4 is £6,674 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Leamington Wharf East.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up and 3 a pump-out.
- 3 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (4).
- Closest to Musselburgh: Leamington Wharf East, 8.5km west of the centre. 3 of the 4 within 10km.
Canals
Viewforth Quay
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£7,450 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Lochrin Basin
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£8,633 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Winchburgh Marina
Winchburgh, West Lothian · Union Canal
£4,895 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Diesel | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Wharf East | 8.5km west | £5,898 | Yes | Not reported |
| Viewforth Quay | 9.3km west | £7,450 | Yes | Not reported |
| Lochrin Basin | 9.5km west | £8,633 | Yes | Not reported |
| Winchburgh Marina | 25.1km west | £4,895 | 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 57ft narrowboat cost near Musselburgh?
Across the 4 moorings with diesel here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,895 a year at Winchburgh Marina to £8,633 a year at Lochrin Basin. The middle figure is £6,674 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with diesel near Musselburgh?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Winchburgh Marina is cheapest at £4,895 a year.
Which moorings with diesel near Musselburgh 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 mooring with diesel to Musselburgh?
Leamington Wharf East, 8.5km west of the centre of Musselburgh, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings with diesel near Musselburgh?
3 of the 4 say you can: Leamington Wharf East (liveaboards allowed), Viewforth Quay (liveaboards allowed) and 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, 4 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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