Canals
Leamington Wharf East
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£5,898 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with diesel on the Union Canal
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)
Licence: Scottish Canals. About licences
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).
Canals
Lochrin Basin
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£8,633 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Viewforth Quay
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£7,450 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Winchburgh Marina
Winchburgh, West Lothian · Union Canal
£4,895 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Course, length and connections from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Where | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Diesel | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Wharf East | Edinburgh, Union Canal | £5,898 | Yes | Not reported |
| Lochrin Basin | Edinburgh, Union Canal | £8,633 | Yes | Not reported |
| Viewforth Quay | Edinburgh, Union Canal | £7,450 | Yes | Not reported |
| Winchburgh Marina | Winchburgh, Union Canal | £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 on the Union Canal?
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 on the Union Canal?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Winchburgh Marina is cheapest at £4,895 a year.
Which moorings with diesel on the Union Canal 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.
Can you live aboard at moorings with diesel on the Union Canal?
3 of the 4 say you can: Leamington Wharf East (liveaboards allowed), Lochrin Basin (residential moorings with planning consent) and Viewforth Quay (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, 4 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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