Cockenzie Harbour

History of Cockenzie Harbour

Cockenzie Harbour was built in the early 17th century by the Earl of Winton and became a hub for coal exportation and salt extraction, as well as fishing and whaling. In the 1790's there were 11 saltpans within the area which were inextricable linked with coalmining in the area.

Fishing was a huge industry and by the First World War there more than 650 fisherman and 150 registered boats in Cockenzie and Port Seton.

The harbour was largely destroyed by a storm in the mid 17th century and reconstructed in the 1830s for coal exportation and continued fishing.

Fishing remains an important industry to Cockenzie and Port Seton's community, with continued presence of fish merchants and curers in the area.

Find out more from Historic Environment Scotland

Harbour rules

Click here for Cockenzie Harbours user rules and regulations

Mooring Applications

If you are interested in applying for a mooring in Cockenzie Harbour, applications forms can be downloaded from our website.

Cockenzie Harbour mooring application

FAQs

• Who/how do we contact with issues regarding maintenance of the harbour?
  • You should phone the Harbour Master if there are any issues regarding the maintenance within Cockenzie Harbour.
  • You can also email Landscape and Countryside Service at landscapeandcountryside@eastlothian.gov.uk or call the Harbour Master on 07776467446.

• How can I request for regular updates/communications on planned changes to the physical harbour or management of the harbour?
  • You can find out about any change or updates regarding the harbour by calling the Harbour Master on 07776467446.

• When will the invoices for the year be sent out?
  • Invoices should be sent generally in the new financial year.

• Where can we get application forms from?
  • You can find Cockenzie Harbour application forms through documents that can be downloaded on this webpage, or you can email landscapeandcountryside@eastlothian.gov.uk to request them.

• Where do we send the application forms once completed?
  • Please return completed Cockenzie Harbour Application forms to andscapeandcountryside@eastlothian.gov.uk
  • Completed forms can be posted to East Lothian Council, Sport Countryside and Leisure, Meadowmill Sports Centre, Willie Wood Way, Tranent, EH33 1LZ