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CruiseForth - Event for Businesses -27th January - Morning Session
Plans are being made for the annual Event for Businesses, which focuses on those destinations/attractions/experiences who may be interested in being promoted to Cruise Lines as a ‘sold on board’ excursion for guests. The event will take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, North Queensferry, from 0930 until 1230 on Tuesday 27th January, and will involve networking with shore excursion operators and partner businesses across East Central Scotland. With record breaking numbers expected in 2026, and an extended calendar season, and the addition of the Open Golf in St Andrews in 2027, there will be much to discuss. For further information and to register for the event, please contact info@cruiseforth.com . Please note - spaces are limited.
CruiseForth Annual Summit 2026
The Annual CruiseForth Summit will be held on Tuesday 27th January 2026, at the Doubletree by Hilton, North Queensferry.
The purpose of the event is to review (with partners and stakeholders) the work of CruiseForth across East Central Scotland in 2025, and the plans for 2026, which will see a record number of cruise calls on the Forth. We will also consider the plans for 12 cruise calls at Rosyth in January to March 2027. The meeting will hear reports on the work being undertaken to develop recommendations featured in the Cruise Passenger Management Research Project 2024.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Peter Wilson info@cruiseforth.com
A cruise visitor's view of Dunfermline
A local journalist met cruise guests from the Viking Saturn on 21st August 2025, and took them on a tour of his home town. This is his experience.
https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/25408594.dunfermline-eyes-tourist-rate/#
Cruise Passenger Management Plan Report Published
The research report commissioned by the local authorities in east central Scotland has now been published.
The full report is here Cruise Passenger Management Plan The appendices can be viewed individually evidence base , Volunteer Impact, ship survey business survey
Promoting Dunfermline Video as a Cruise Shore Excursion for groups or independents
Cruiseforth has been working to promote Dunfermline as an ideal addition to the shore excursion options for guests on cruise lines on the Forth, who may already be seeking a quieter alternative to Edinburgh. With themes of Royalty, Andrew Carnegie, Pittencrieff Park as well as learning about the true impact of philanthropy, a visit to Dunfermline is a must. Only 30 minutes from Edinburgh and accessible by train and coach service
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