Port Laing Beach
10 minute walk from North Queensferry station · Stirling, Central and Fife · Free entry
A quiet coastal spot with views across the Firth of Forth. Sheltered by trees and cliffs, the beach has a mix of sand and shingle, making it a pleasant place for a walk or a short rest. It feels tucked away compared to the busier beaches nearby, giving it a more peaceful atmosphere. From the shore you can see the Forth bridges, a reminder of the area’s history and industry. It’s not a large beach, but it offers space to pause, enjoy the sea air, and watch the changing tides.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Beach
- Good for
- Beaches, Coast & harbours, Scenic viewpoints, Walking
- Characteristics
- Clifftop, Coastal, Sandy, Tidal
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Stirling, Central and Fife
Stations within walking distance
- North Queensferry station — 10 min walk, 0.8 km
- Inverkeithing station — 43 min walk, 3.4 km
Other places near North Queensferry
- Forth Bridge Heritage Centre — 1 min walk from the station
- Fife Coastal Path 2: North Queensferry to Burntisland — 4 min walk from the station
- Fife Pilgrim Way: 1B North Queensferry to Dunfermline — 5 min walk from the station
- North Queensferry Harbour Light Tower — 6 min walk from the station
- Deep Sea World — 8 min walk from the station
- North Queensferry coastal circuit — 8 min walk from the station