Rosyth by Norfolkline ferry

Norfolkline’s direct ferry service from Zeebrugge takes you to the town of Rosyth, just 12 miles from Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. 

Arriving in Rosyth at 13.00 (local time), you will be fully refreshed after a relaxing night onboard to begin your journey through Scotland.

Ensure you take time to visit Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh which offers a balance between traditional and contemporary from the historical Edinburgh Castle and surrounding cobbled streets to the world class museums, galleries and high street shopping.

Beyond the city, the East Lothian countryside is steeped in history with an abundance of great houses, castles and battle grounds to visit.  This is the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy the landscape of Scotland from the beautiful coastline and spectacular cliffs to some of the world’s finest selection of links golf courses.

Mid Lothian, just 10 miles south of Edinburgh city centre is the home to Rosslyn Chapel, the medieval stone building made famous in Dan Browns ’The Da Vinci Code’. This area is not only recognised for its historical attractions but for leisure activities, golf courses and award winning visitor centres.

West Lothian, midway between Edinburgh and Glasgow is the ideal base for touring Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Falkirk, all less than an hour's drive away with easy access to the major motorway networks leading north and south.

Discover Scotland thanks to Norfolkline.
Rosyth is situated in the heart of Scotland near the mouth of the Forth river. The port has a modern infrastructure which allows rapid embarkation and disembarkation in complete safety. The town of Rosyth links with Scotland’s network of motorways and trunk roads, allowing access to the Highlands, Loch Ness and the Great Glen, the whisky distilleries and the western isles, as well as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen. Scotland is a destination that lends itself perfectly to discovery by car or motorbike.

Shortly after your arrival in Rosyth, you will be following peaceful roads and travelling through beautiful scenery to reach your holiday location. Everyone finds their happiness in Scotland as this small region has so much more to offer than whisky, kilts and Nessie the monster. Indeed, Scotland is an exceptional place, whether for lovers of nature or those passionate about culture. The western isles and the cities, which offer cultural events, shopping and a vibrant nightlife, make Scotland a unique travel destination.

Festivals
In January, Norfolkline invites you to discover the Celtic Connections Festival, which takes place in Glasgow, and where more than 100,000 fans of traditional and contemporary music enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of a town brimming with excitement.
(http://www.celticconnections.com/. Glasgow is situated 45 miles – 72km – from Rosyth.)

In August, visit the Edinburgh International Festival, a major international event for amateurs performers of classical music, opera, theatre and danse. Rosyth is less than 15km from the festival’s venue.

Highlands
The Highlands of Scotland speak to the imagination as a landscape that is inhospitable and wild. Here you can walk, cycle, canoe, go horse-riding and swim. In winter, the Highland region can be covered in a carpet of snow, providing some great cross-country skiing.
(Access to the Highlands is via Inverness, 148 miles – 238km – from Rosyth.)

Islands
With Norfolkline you arrive in Rosyth soon after midday. Because of this, you can head westwards the same day towards the Scottish islands known as the Hebrides. The Isle of Arran has been given the name ‘Scotland in miniature’ because it contains everything that makes Scotland so famous. Skye is another island, a paradise for nature lovers.
(Rosyth to Arran is 130km, and Skye is 380km.)

Whisky
You can go to Scotland at any time of the year to visit the whisky distilleries. Follow the ‘Malt Whisky Trail’ in the Grampian Highlands.

Monsters
From Rosyth, it takes just a few hours by car to get to Inverness, where you can follow the road which runs alongside Loch Ness. You will certainly see the monster at the Loch Ness Monster Centre, which tells the story of Nessie.

Orkneys
Should you wish to visit the Orkneys Islands, which lie to the north of Scotland and which are still relatively unknown, it is an easy car journey from Rosyth to the various ports in the north.

Our ferries to Rosyth

From Spring 2009 Norfolkline will commence a new ferry service from Zeebrugge to Rosyth three times per week in both directions. Our full sailing schedule between Zeebrugge and Rosyth is presented in the routes section.

Book online for great value fares.

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