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. 

History of Cockenzie Harbour

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

Cockenzie Harbour operates under strict rules and regulations.

View Cockenzie Harbour's user rules and regulations

Mooring applications

To apply for a mooring in Cockenzie Harbour, download an application form.

FAQs

Who/how do we contact with issues regarding maintenance of the harbour?

  • 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 07776 467 446

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 07776 467 446

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?

Where do we send the application forms once completed?

  • please return completed Cockenzie Harbour Application forms to landscapeandcountryside@eastlothian.gov.uk
  • you can post completed paper forms to: East Lothian Council, Sport Countryside and Leisure, Meadowmill Sports Centre, Willie Wood Way, Tranent, EH33 1LZ

Who/how do we contact regarding anti- social behaviour on the harbour?

  • if there are any concerns about anti-social behaviour in Cockenzie Harbour, call the Antisocial Behaviour helpline on 01875 824 307 or report anti-social behaviour online