North Queensferry Tunnel


(Ferryhills Tunnel)

A railway tunnel on the East Coast Main Line which sits in a deep cutting through the Ferry Hills in S Fife, the North Queensferry (or Ferryhills) Tunnel opened in 1890 as part of the northern approach to the Forth Bridge. Lying a quarter-mile (0.4 km) north of North Queensferry, it extends to 520m / 1706 feet. It is suggested that this tunnel was originally built as a cutting, with the roof added later possibly because of ongoing rock falls, or to reduce smoke and noise.


Use the tabs on the right of this page to see other parts of this entry arrow

If you have found this information useful please consider making
a donation to help maintain and improve this resource. More info...

By using our site you agree to accept cookies, which help us serve you better