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Four people rescued after being cut off by tide in Firth of Forth

Four people have been rescued after they were cut off by the tide on an island in the Firth of Forth. Two RNLI inshore lifeboats went to the scene at Cramond Island when the alarm was raised at about 1.30pm on Wednesday, the coastguard said. They ...

25 Jan 2023 at 14:47

Scotland

Hundreds of swimmers to brave freezing Forth for annual Loony Dook

Hardy swimmers will once again welcome in the new year by braving the waters of the Firth of Forth as part of the annual Loony Dook. Hundreds of people will gather to take part in the annual New Year’s Day tradition in South Queensferry. The ...

01 Jan 2024 at 02:45

Locals turn out to celebrate annual tradition of the Burryman parade

An age-old ritual has taken place in a Scottish town with the “Burryman” parading through South Queensferry in a tradition believed to bring good luck. The festivities are thought to date back about 400 years and are believed to have ...

09 Aug 2024 at 14:36

Controlled detonation carried out on unexploded device found by boat

Scotland

Coastguard carries out controlled detonation on unexploded device found by boat

A bomb disposal squad detonated an ordnance device discovered by a vessel in the Firth of Forth. On Friday at around 7.35pm, HM Coastguard was alerted after a boat found the device near Western Harbour. Police Scotland were later ...

30 Dec 2024 at 06:47

‘Momentum is with Scottish Labour’, says Sarwar ahead of battle bus launch

Anas Sarwar has said that “momentum is with Scottish Labour”, ahead of the launch of his party’s election battle bus in South Queensferry on Monday. The Scottish Labour leader described the General Election as an “opportunity ...

17 Jun 2024 at 10:11

Scotland

Transport Secretary marks Forth Road Bridge’s six decades of service

An “iconic” bridge has marked 60 years since it was opened to traffic with a number of celebrations involving communities on both sides of the water. The Forth Road Bridge across the Firth of Forth connects North Queensferry ...

04 Sept 2024 at 14:49

Mystery of ancient tradition makes it special, says Scots town’s Burryman

The man at the centre of a Scottish town’s centuries-old “Burryman” tradition says the mystery behind the unusual costume he wears each year is what makes it special. Each year, Andrew Taylor dons a stifling costume covered ...

08 Aug 2025 at 12:54

Volunteer thanks royal family for ‘believing’ in Ukraine after receiving honour

A volunteer who gave up her job to help the humanitarian response to the invasion of Ukraine has thanked the royal family for “believing” in the war-torn country. Hannah Beaton-Hawryluk was made a Member of the Order of ...

26 Jun 2025 at 17:18

Scotland

Thousands brave freezing Forth for annual Loony Dook

Thousands of people took part in the annual Loony Dook tradition on New Year’s Day in South Queensferry. The eccentric tradition dip takes place in Scottish coastal towns, with participants dressing up to raise money ...

01 Jan 2025 at 15:27

Man fired live ammunition through window amid ‘personal dispute’, court told

A convicted criminal fired three rounds of live ammunition through a window after a personal dispute “escalated”, a court has heard. Nicky Robertson, 39, pleaded guilty to targeting the property in Edinburgh in ...

11 Dec 2025 at 12:22

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