Port Edgar Marina

What Port Edgar Marina does

Port Edgar Marina operates a 320-berth fully serviced marina on the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, within 30 minutes of Edinburgh city centre. The marina offers year-round pontoon berthing with power and water services for boats of all sizes, alongside boat handling facilities capable of lifting vessels up to 25 tonnes, a 20,000-litre fuel berth with high-flow dispensing, and outdoor boat storage. It serves private boat owners, sailing clubs, watersports participants, commercial tour operators, and visiting tourists, and hosts 25 on-site commercial tenants spanning chandlery, marine electronics, rigging, sail making, boat sales, restaurants, and tour operations.

The marina functions as a multi-tenant waterfront hub with several sub-brands and partner organisations. Bosuns, operating for 35 years, provides boat sales as a main agent for Yamaha, Suzuki, and Honda marine engines, alongside brokerage, chandlery, and clothing retail. Edinburgh Watersports CIC, described as one of Scotland's largest watersports centres, delivers dinghy sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and RYA-recognised training. Edinburgh Marine Academy provides RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification and shorebased courses. Tour operators based at the marina include Forth Boat Tours (Forth Belle, 215-passenger capacity), Maid of the Forth, Seafari Adventures, Edinburgh Boat Charters, and Calypso Marine. Resident clubs include Port Edgar Yacht Club, Queensferry Rowing Club, and Port Edgar Dragons. Visitor amenities include Scotts Restaurant and Down the Hatch Cafe.

Revenue is generated across berth fees, commercial tenant leases, marine retail, boat handling, storage, and fuel. Berthing is priced per metre with annual rates at £416.45/m standard and £555.25/m for multihulls, plus seasonal (£264.30/m), monthly (£47.35/m), weekly (£21.45/m), and daily (£4.30/m) options. Boat handling rates range from £29.30 to £38.15 per metre for lift-out, with mast stepping from £159.95 to £258.80. The site operates under a long leasehold with the City of Edinburgh Council extending to 2100. In October 2025, West Coast Capital (Sir Tom Hunter's investment vehicle) completed the acquisition of Port Edgar Holdings Ltd, Port Edgar Marina Ltd, and Production Yachts (Port Edgar) Ltd from previous owners Cara and Russell Aitken, with Jamie Hunter leading the new management team.

Name

Port Edgar Marina

Legal name

Port Edgar Marina Ltd

Website

https://portedgar.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port Edgar Marina operates a 320-berth fully serviced marina on the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, offering berthing, boat handling, chandlery, boat sales, fuel, and on-site watersports training and tour operations to boat owners, marine tenants, and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Berthing Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ferry Terminals & Water Transit Piers (THAIALAH)

Keywords

• Marina berthing services
• Pontoon mooring tariffs
• Boat handling lifting
• Marine chandlery retail
• Boat park storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Berth Fees: Annual, seasonal, and short-term pontoon berthing charges for boat owners ranging from daily to annual contracts, with minimum chargeable length of 6.1m and pricing per metre.
2. Commercial Tenant Leases: Income from 25 commercial tenant businesses operating on-site including boat sales, chandlery, marine services, rigging, electronics, sail making, restaurants, and tour operators.
3. Marine Retail Operations: Revenue from marine retail including chandlery products, boat sales, engine sales (as main agent for Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda), and related marine equipment.
4. Boat Handling Services: Fees for lift out, launch, mast stepping, cradle hire, and slipway use for vessels of various sizes.
5. Storage Services: Boat park storage, dinghy park, and cradle storage charges for vessels stored ashore.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Port Edgar Marina operates a 300-berth fully serviced pontoon marina on the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, providing annual, seasonal, monthly, weekly, and daily berthing for private boat owners. The marina also offers boat handling (lift in/out, mast stepping, slipway use), boat park and dinghy park storage, marine diesel fuel, chandlery retail via Bosuns, and on-site marine service providers supporting yachts up to 25 tonnes.

Product overview

Port Edgar Marina operates as a comprehensive waterfront destination offering 300 fully serviced pontoon berths for boat owners, alongside boat sales through Bosuns (35 years in business), chandlery retail, and various on-site marine service providers. The marina serves as home to watersports operators including Edinburgh Watersports CIC and Edinburgh Marine Academy, which provide tuition and training. Multiple boat tour operators operate from the site, and visitor amenities include Scotts Restaurant and Down the Hatch Cafe. The marina also supports sailing clubs and rowing clubs as tenant organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marina Berthing Services Fully serviced pontoon berthing on the Firth of Forth for private sail and power boat owners, available as annual, 6-month seasonal, monthly, weekly, or daily contracts, all priced per metre with power and water at each berth and a minimum chargeable length of 6.1m.
• Boat Handling Services Lift in, lift out, pressure wash, mast stepping, and slipway launch/recovery services for vessels of all sizes, with hoist capacity for boats up to 25 tonnes and tiered pricing across small (under 7.6m), medium (7.6-9.4m), and large (9.5m+) bands.
• Boat Park and Dinghy Storage Outdoor ashore storage for sailing dinghies, small craft under 4.6m LOA, and larger boats, available as annual, 6-month, monthly, or weekly contracts priced per metre, with annual dinghy park including slipway use.
• Marine Diesel Fuel Services Marine diesel dispensing at a dedicated fuel berth with a 20,000-litre storage tank and high-flow pump designed for both recreational and commercial operator throughput.
• Boat Sales (Bosuns) Sale of new and used power and sailing boats, plus Yamaha, Suzuki, and Honda outboard engines (main agency), full brokerage service, and advice on survey, insurance, transport, and finance for boat buyers.
• Bosuns Chandlery and Outdoor Clothing Retail One of the largest chandleries on the UK east coast, supplying marine equipment, sailing hardware, electronics, and outdoor and sailing-related clothing for boat owners and watersports participants.
• On-Site Marine Service Provider Directory Curated directory of marine service tenants located at the marina covering rigging, sail making (Sail Doctor), marine electronics (Blue V), metalwork (ADG Metalworkers), and general marine services (Neptune Marine Services) for boat owners needing on-site specialist work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 320 serviced pontoon berths and 25 commercial tenants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Edinburgh CouncilcoreOthers · 23 October 2025The marina holds a long leasehold agreement with the City of Edinburgh Council extending to 2100, providing secure long-term tenure for the marina operation.
• SailScotlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPort Edgar Marina is a member of SailScotland, the Scottish marine tourism organisation that promotes sailing and maritime activities in Scotland.
• Scottish Tourist BoardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe marina holds a 4-Star Visitor Attraction designation from the Scottish Tourist Board, providing marketing visibility and tourist referrals.
• Edinburgh Watersports CICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdinburgh Watersports CIC operates one of the largest watersports and activity centres in Scotland from the marina, offering sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding and training. The yacht club has negotiated special dinghy hire rates with Edinburgh Watersports for club members.
• Scotts RestaurantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScotts Restaurant operates on-site at Port Edgar Marina, providing dining with views of the Three Bridges. It is also a portfolio investment of West Coast Capital, the marina's new owner.
• SustransminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustrans National Cycle Route 1 provides a cycling path from Edinburgh to the marina, making it accessible by bike and promoting active travel to the marina.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dean & Reddyhoff: Dean & Reddyhoff operates marinas including Haslar, Mercury, and Portland marinas on the south coast of England, offering berthing, marine services, and on-site F&B. Comparable UK leisure marina operator with a similar berth-and-services business model.
• MDL Marinas: MDL Marinas is one of the UK's largest marina operators, managing around 20+ marinas across the UK with a mix of berthing, boat sales, and on-site marine services. Highly comparable to Port Edgar as a multi-service leisure marina operator with pontoon berths, chandlery, boat hoist facilities, and tenant ecosystems.
• Yacht Havens: Yacht Havens (part of the Yacht Havens Group) operates multiple UK marinas including Lymington Yacht Haven, Hamble Point, and Port Hamble, offering berthing, hoist services, and on-site marine trades. Closely mirrors Port Edgar's berth-fee-plus-tenant-services operating model.
• Premier Marinas: Premier Marinas operates a portfolio of UK marinas (including Port Solent, Gosport, Swanwick, and Eastbourne) offering berthing, boat sales, chandlery, and marine services. Directly comparable to Port Edgar's mix of berth subscriptions, marine retail, and on-site service tenants in a UK leisure boating context.

Regional players

• Fairlie Quay Marina: Fairlie Quay Marina is a Scottish leisure marina on the Firth of Clyde offering berthing and marine services. Comparable as a regional UK marina peer serving similar recreational boating customers in a different Scottish geography.
• Kip Marina: Kip Marina is a major leisure marina on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, offering berthing, boat sales, chandlery, and marine services. Comparable as a Scottish regional competitor serving the same leisure boating demographic in a different Scottish waterway.

Broad incumbents

• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: Camper & Nicholsons Marinas is an international marina operator with a portfolio of premium marinas across the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Comparable as a broad incumbent marina operator with overlapping berthing and marina management services.

Others

• SailScotland: SailScotland is the Scottish marine tourism organisation that promotes sailing and maritime activities. Port Edgar is a member; as a marketing/industry body it is adjacent rather than competitive but is directly relevant to demand generation for Scottish leisure boating.
• RYA (Royal Yachting Association): RYA is the UK national governing body for sailing and boating. Not a competitor but the industry body that accredits the on-site training centres (Edinburgh Marine Academy, Forth Power Marine Training) and shapes the watersports training market Port Edgar's tenants serve.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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