20/5/2009'Scottish Viking' sails in to begin new era for Rosyth ferries

'Scottish Viking' sails up the Firth of Forth on its first trip to Rosyth

Rosyth welcomed its new ferry link to Zeebrugge this week, as the Norfolkline ferry 'Scottish Viking' sailed into the Firth of Forth to begin services, almost exactly a year after its predecessor folded.

The new ferry was greeted by large crowds, with First Minister Alex Salmond on hand to welcome the first passengers on the new service linking Scotland to the continent.

You can see a full report on the ferry's arrival in the Herald here.

What do you think of the new service? Will it provide a real boost for Rosyth? Have your say on s1rosyth.

First Minister Alex Salmond shares a joke with 'Scottish Viking's Cpt Domenico Comisso

Alex Salmond greets first passengers Eric and Marijke De Graeve from Bruges who are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary.

 

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