Moorings and marinas on the Caledonian Canal

The Caledonian Canal runs 10.2km from Clachnaharry to Dochgarroch, past Inverness. Boats here need a Scottish Canals licence as well as a mooring. 3 sites on it, with the ones that have told us they have space first.

3 sites · typical £4,592 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,181–£5,003 across 2 published tariffs)

Licence: Scottish Canals. About licences

At a glance

Canals

Caley Marina

Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal

£5,003 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Canals

Dochgarroch East

Dochgarroch, Highland · Caledonian Canal

£4,181 a year for a 57ft narrowboat

Canals

Seaport Marina

Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal

Prices not published

Liveaboard

Course, length and connections from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat

SiteWhereA year, 57ft narrowboatSpace
Caley MarinaInverness, Caledonian Canal£5,003Not reported
Dochgarroch EastDochgarroch, Caledonian Canal£4,181Not reported
Seaport MarinaInverness, Caledonian Canal–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 on the Caledonian Canal?

Across the 2 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,181 a year at Dochgarroch East to £5,003 a year at Caley Marina. The middle figure is £4,592 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest moorings and marinas on the Caledonian Canal?

For a 57ft narrowboat, Dochgarroch East is cheapest at £4,181 a year.

Which moorings and marinas on the Caledonian Canal 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.

Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas on the Caledonian Canal?

1 of the 3 say you can: Seaport Marina (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.

Broader

Moorings and marinas on other waterways

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