From ferries to bridge tolls, from the Forth Road Bridge to the Queensferry Crossing, generations have made the journey by car, bus, bike taxi … and boat.
The news this week that a ferry could run from Leith to Kirkcaldy sparked memories of previous sailings which were a daily occurrence until the Forth Road Bridge opened in 1964.
These pictures look back through the decades at just how much has changed travelling from the capital to the Kingdom.
17. Memories of crossing the Forth
Journalist, author and TV presenter Magnus Magnusson cuts the cake to celebrate the commissioning of the Maid of the Forth passenger ferry at the Firth of Forth, May 1988. Photo: Jack Crombie
18. Memories of crossing the Forth
Passengers on Stagecoach's hovercraft enjoyed the journey from Kirkcaldy to Portobello in around 20 minutes. Photo: Jane Barlow
19. Memories of crossing the Forth
The hovercraft lands at Seafield in Kirkcaldy Photo: Dan Phillips
20. Memories of crossing the Forth
The Sir William Wallace approaches Fife side of the Forth passing the south bound ferry in foreground. Photo: Unknown