Making the most of Rosyth Edinburgh Scotland
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Rosyth is used infrequently. Most large ships anchor at Queensferry and take passengers ashore by tender.
The nearby Port of Rosyth is in Fife, across the Forth Bridge at Rosyth, approximately a 35-minute drive from the city centre.
No public transport currently serves Rosyth port. Local taxis costing about £7 wait at the terminal building and travel to Inverkeithing Railway.
Keep a printable map handy.
Rosyth port lies in the wonderful county of Fife, whose coast is dotted with picturesque fishing villages. Golf enthusiasts head for the east-coast city of St Andrews, the sport's birthplace. Fife's central position also provides an ideal base for discovering other parts of Scotland: captivating Edinburgh is very close, and trendy Glasgow can be reached quickly. The gently rolling Lowlands lie to the south, while the Highlands and their wild, romantic scenery are to the north.
Money
Across the UK, the currency is the pound (£), and pounds may colloquially be called quid. Scottish banknotes can be frowned upon elsewhere in the UK, so exchange them before departing Scotland.
Ensure any change is given in English notes, as Scottish notes are not accepted everywhere else in the UK.
Cash machines (ATMs), informally called ‘holes in the wall’, are very widespread and generally issue £10 and £20 notes.
Most shops and restaurants take Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.
Staying connected
English is used nationwide, although accents can sometimes be strong!
Free Wi-Fi is available in most cafés and restaurants.
Call 999 for local emergency services; the EU-wide 112 number also works.
Opening Hours and
Shopping hours are generally:
Small shops trade 6 or 7 days per week, usually 10am–6pm. Larger stores generally remain open until 9PM, while hypermarkets are often available 24/7.