The tiny lighthouse on the pier at North Queensferry lays claim to being the world’s smallest working light tower. Built … More
Tag: River Forth
Abandoned Fife Quarry Conveyor Pier
A gaunt metal pier projecting into the waters of the River Forth offers a reminder of industry on the Fife … More
Abandoned Boats
These images show just a few of the abandoned boats hauled out of the water at Charlestown Harbour, in Fife. … More
Forth Tunnel Proposal
As Victorian railway engineers pushed north through Scotland, they encountered two significant obstacles – the Firth of Forth and the … More
Inchcolm Island Tunnel
While the island of Inchcolm, in the Firth of Forth, is perhaps best known for its ancient abbey, it is … More
Charles Hill Battery, Fife
In an earlier post, I described my exploration of the military remains of the First World War battery at Braefoot … More
Exploring Wartime Relics at Braefoot Point, Fife
During the two world wars, the batteries of the Forth Coastal Defences were established to protect shipping on what was … More
