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.
21. Memories of crossing the Forth
The hovercraft makes its way across the Forth Photo: Dan Phillips
22. Memories of crossing the Forth
Passengers exit the hovercraft after landing in Portobello Photo: Jane Barlow
23. Memories of crossing the Forth
Forth Road Bridge is officially opened in September 1964 - Donna Morrison of Broughty Ferry pays her 2/6 toll. Photo: Unknown
24. Memories of crossing the Forth
The Maid of the Forth ferry took theatre-goers to Inchcolm island in the Firth of Forth for a special production of Macbeth during Edinburgh Festival 1989. Picture shows disappointed customers with organiser Richard Demarco after the ferry was overbooked. Photo: Alan Macdonald