ianj99
Active member
I am hoping this thread will produce along list of liveaboard welcoming UK marinas but most seem to not be welcoming at all, although I'm told some turn a blind eye if you are discreet.
To start the list I recommend Tarbert Harbour Marina, Loch Fyne, Argyll.
In Scotland there are no council tax issues - you don't have to pay any and the harbour marina have a dedicated liveaboard rate which is just a bit more than the standard pontoon rate (to cover greater use of the shore facilties).
Tarbert is a commercial fishing port so there are often fishing boat movements at all hours but generally it is a quiet and scenic place with good facilities and chandlery run by Ardfern Yacht Centre. The staff are friendly and helpful and there is a laundry nearby (not one onsite).
Electric is a bit expensive at 20p per unit due to the inclusion of a 34% service charge so ideally liveaboards should receive a discount in the form of free meter tokens but its not a 'deal breaker'.
To start the list I recommend Tarbert Harbour Marina, Loch Fyne, Argyll.
In Scotland there are no council tax issues - you don't have to pay any and the harbour marina have a dedicated liveaboard rate which is just a bit more than the standard pontoon rate (to cover greater use of the shore facilties).
Tarbert is a commercial fishing port so there are often fishing boat movements at all hours but generally it is a quiet and scenic place with good facilities and chandlery run by Ardfern Yacht Centre. The staff are friendly and helpful and there is a laundry nearby (not one onsite).
Electric is a bit expensive at 20p per unit due to the inclusion of a 34% service charge so ideally liveaboards should receive a discount in the form of free meter tokens but its not a 'deal breaker'.