Canals
Viewforth Quay
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£7,450 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Musselburgh
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
3 sites · typical £8,041 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£7,450–£8,633 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on canals and 1 on the open coast.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £7,450 a year (Viewforth Quay) to £8,633 a year (Lochrin Basin); the middle of 2 is £8,041 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Viewforth Quay.
- Of the 3, 2 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out and 2 diesel.
- 2 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (2).
- Closest to Musselburgh: Viewforth Quay, 9.3km west of the centre. 2 of the 3 within 10km.
Canals
Lochrin Basin
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£8,633 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Coast & harbours
Edinburgh Marina
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Granton Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewforth Quay | 9.3km west | £7,450 | Yes | Not reported |
| Lochrin Basin | 9.5km west | £8,633 | Yes | Not reported |
| Edinburgh Marina | 11.5km north-west | – | 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 2 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £7,450 a year at Viewforth Quay to £8,633 a year at Lochrin Basin. The middle figure is £8,041 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Musselburgh?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Viewforth Quay is cheapest at £7,450 a year in Edinburgh.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Musselburgh have space now?
None of the 3 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 secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Musselburgh?
Viewforth Quay, 9.3km west of the centre of Musselburgh, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Musselburgh?
2 of the 3 say you can: 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, 2 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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