Port of Rosyth
About Rosyth, Guide and Tourist Attractions
(Rosyth, Fife, Scotland, UK)
A large village on Scotland's east coast, Rosyth is a city full of surprises. Located in a fast-developing area, Fife, Rosyth offers its visitors views of stunningly beautiful countryside, rich history and a great number of activities.
In the town of Rosyth, you can find Rosyth Dockyard, a large naval dockyard which primarily undertakes refitting of Royal Navy surface vessels.
The construction started in 1909 and as a result, the town was planned as a 'garden city' to accommodate the workers. The dockyard acted as a key nuclear submarine maintenance area during the Cold War and was actively used in both World Wars.
What to do in Rosyth
Rosyth Quarry, located just outside the town of Rosyth, offers a friendly atmosphere for enthusiastic rock climbers. There are many kinds of rocks suitable for a wide range of levels. Another place worth visiting is the Forth Bridge, a railway bridge over the Forth River in the east of Scotland. Often referred as the 'Forth Rail Bridge', the bridge connects the north with south of the country. From the bridge, you can appreciate a remarkable view of the river Forth. There are parking spaces at both ends of the bridge so you can make a stop to admire the bridge both in the daytime and at night when the bridge is beautifully lit.
Tourist Attractions
Rosyth is home to a triple award-winning Deep-sea World, in North Queensferry. Boasting the world's longest underwater tunnel that leads you to a million sea creatures, Deep-sea World allows visitors to glide along and witness giant sharks and other fish just a few inches away.
St Andrews makes for an excellent day trip. The famous city houses the ruins of the castle of the Archbishops, dating in part from the 13th century. You will also find St Andrews Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Scotland. The Cathedral Museum displays a large collection of early medieval sculpture and other relics. Other museums in St Andrews include St Andrews Museum, showcasing the town's heritage, and the British Golf Museum, revealing surprising facts and striking feats from 500 years of golf history. There are displays and exhibits which trace the history of the game, both in Britain and abroad, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Also known as 'home of golf', St Andrews attracts golfers from around the world and offers many courses along the beautiful Fife coast. But if you want to try something more exciting than just hitting a small ball, Rosyth and its surrounding area offers a long list of activities which include: fishing, trekking, off-road driving, sky-diving, gliding and many water sports. Lovers of shopping and food connoisseurs will be delighted to find a wide array of shopping malls and several restaurants serving excellent cuisine.
