Long-term moorings
Scottish canals offer long-term moorings at a range of locations across our waterways
We have waiting lists for some of our most popular moorings. If we don’t have a mooring available at your chosen location, you can join the waiting list.
The Caledonian Canal
With short stretches of man-made canal linking the scenic Scottish lochs, this is a stunning location to moor a boat. The canal is ideal for yachts and cruisers; in fact, sailing across Loch Ness is more akin to a short sea crossing making boating on the Caledonian Canal unlike any other canal boat experience in the UK.
The list below gives a summary of each location, the moorings available there and the type of vessels that are suitable.
Current mooring and licence fees are valid from 1st April 2023 to 1st April 2024 when they are subject to review.
Banavie
The moorings at Banavie are just beyond the top of ‘Neptune’s Staircase’ which raises the canal 19m (62ft) through a flight of 8 spectacular locks.
Corpach Basin
Corpach Basin offers wharf side moorings suitable for large craft only.
Corpach Reach
Corpach Reach offers sheltered mooring in a quiet location between Corpach Basin and Banavie rail bridge.
Dochgarroch East
A popular location with locals and tourists, Dochgarroch is a beautiful and busy hub at the head of Loch Dochfour leading to Loch Ness.
Dochgarroch West
With open access to Lochs Dochfour and Ness, Dochgarroch West moorings offer the boater unrestricted access to open waters.
Fort Augustus
Lying midway between Fort William and Inverness and on the shores of loch Ness, Fort Augustus is a popular tourist destination and bustling village.
Gairlochy
13 miles from Fort William the quiet hamlet of Gairlochy lies at the southern end of Loch Lochy.
Kytra
Ideal for boaters wanting to make an overnight stop whilst on transit through the canal.
Laggan Avenue
Hidden away and only a short hop from Loch Oich, are the secluded moorings of Laggan Avenue.
Laggan Top
Surrounded by lochs and mountains, Laggan Locks provides magnificent views.
Seaport Marina - Inverness
Lying in beautiful canal surroundings, less than one mile from Inverness City Centre.
The Forth & Clyde Canal
Explore the tranquil Forth & Clyde Canal, passing through Scotland’s industrial heartland and vibrant green corridors.
The list below gives a summary of each location, the moorings available there and the type of vessels that are suitable.
Please be aware that there are varying depths on the Lowland Canals and to be able to cruise both the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals the maximum depth is 1.06m.
Current mooring and licence fees are valid from 1st April 2023 to 1st April 2024 when they are subject to review.
Maximum Dimensions
Forth & Clyde Canal
Max Boat Length: 19.2m
Width / Beam: 6m
Channel Depth: 1.83m
Maximum Headroom: 3m
Forth & Clyde Canal, Glasgow Branch
Max Boat Length: 19.2m
Width / Beam: 5.02m
Channel Depth: 1.4m
Maximum Headroom: 3m
Applecross Street
A 10-minute walk along the towpath from the heart of Glasgow.
Applecross Claypits
A 15-minute walk along the towpath from the heart of Glasgow, these moorings are currently in development.
Auchinstarry Marina
A popular destination between the historic mining towns of Croy and Kilsyth.
Bowling Lower Basin
At the western entrance to the Forth & Clyde Canal, Bowling is a popular destination.
Bowling Upper Basin
A popular destination only 30 minutes from Glasgow and directly on national Cycle Route 7.
Bowling Helenslea
A unique semi-rural neighbourhood only 30 minutes from Glasgow.
Cadder Wharf
Moorings in scenic, leafy surroundings in a semi-rural location.
The Falkirk Wheel Linear
Just a stones throw from the Falkirk Wheel.
Kelpies
Under the sweeping elegance of the Kelpies, and adjacent to the popular destination of Helix Park.
Kirkintilloch Linear
A mixture of serviced and un-serviced moorings, with excellent transport links.
Panmure Wharf, Firhill
Situated at the edge of Glasgow’s only inner-city nature reserve.
Southbank Marina
A sheltered location with a full range of facilities nearby.
Speirs Wharf
Glasgow’s city centre right on your doorstep.
Temple Wharf - Lock 27
Four residential moorings close to the Glasgow West End.
The Union Canal
Explore the remarkable Union Canal, from the iconic Falkirk Wheel to the historic heart of Scotland's capital city.
The list below gives a summary of each location, the moorings available there and the type of vessels that are suitable.
Please be aware that there are varying depths on the Lowland Canals and to be able to cruise both the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals the maximum depth is 1.06m.
Current mooring and licence fees are valid from 1st April 2023 to 1st April 2024 when they are subject to review.
Maximum Dimensions
Union Canal & The Falkirk Wheel
Max Boat Length: 21m
Width / Beam: 3.5m
Channel Depth: 1.06m
Maximum Headroom: 2.7m
Causewayend
A fantastic opportunity to be part of a unique rural neighbourhood.
The Falkirk Wheel Basin
Adjacent to one of Scotland's most iconic tourist attractions.
Harrison Park
A leafy mooring location situated two miles west of Edinburgh City Centre.
Leamington Wharf West
Residential moorings just a short walk from Princess Street and Edinburgh Castle.
Leamington Wharf East
A canal side home in the heart of Edinburgh.
Linlithgow East
An opportunity to enjoy life on the water in a semi-rural area with excellent transport links.
Linlithgow St Magdalenes
Rural moorings for leisure craft along the towpath from Linlithgow Basin.
Braehead, Linlithgow
Currently under development, these offer a rural location with close links to nearby Linlithgow.
Lochrin Basin
Situatued in a historic location with excellent transport links and local amenities.
Ratho Marina
A custom built Marina only 15 minutes from Edinburgh, but a world away from city life.
Ratho East Linear
Located opposite Ratho Marina, offering a tranquil setting only 8 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.
Reddingmuirhead
Leisure moorings situated on the outskirts of Falkirk on a linear wharf.
Viewforth Quay
Residential moorings in a landscaped area with gated access.
The Crinan Canal
At just nine miles long, The Crinan Canal is ‘Britain’s Most beautiful Shortcut.’
The Canal links Loch Fyne at Ardrishaig with the Sound of Jura, creating a pathway for boats through the Kintyre Peninsula on their way to the Western Isles. Whilst predominantly used as a transiting canal we have a variety of long term and winter moorings available.
The list below gives a summary of each location, the moorings available there and the type of vessels that are suitable.
Current mooring and licence fees are valid from 1st April 2023 to 1st April 2024 when they are subject an annual inflationary uplift.
Ardrishaig Basin
The small village of Ardrishaig on the shores of Loch Gilp is home to the eastern end of the Crinan Canal.
Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock
The small village of Ardrishaig on the shores of Loch Gilp is home to the eastern end of the Crinan Canal.
Bellanoch Bridge
Surrounded by stunning scenery and a short hop from Crinan.
Bellanoch Pontoon
The pontoon berthing at Bellanoch provides sheltered freshwater moorings for over 40 boats.
Cairnbaan Lock 5
A popular stop nestled midway along the canal.
Crinan Basin
Sheltered berthing and stunning views on the doorstep of Scotland’s wonderful west coast.
Crinan Basin – Dummy Lock
The Crinan Basin is right on the doorstep of Scotland’s wonderful west coast sailing grounds.
Crinan Rings
Midway between Crinan Basin and Bellanoch, these secluded moorings are a great place to enjoy the surroundings.
Lock 14 Crinan
Adjacent to Crinan Basin, the moorings at Lock 14 are sited at the top of the lock offering sheltered berthing and stunning views.
Lock 4 Top
At the eastern end of the Crinan Canal nestled along the canal in the village of Ardrishaig.
Oakfield Bridge
On the outskirts of Lochgilphead, Oakfield bridge has linear pontoon and wharf side moorings.