Free Boat Trips from Newport on Tay to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Tay Road Bridge.

Tay Road Bridge 60th Anniversary Boat Trips

Date & Time: August 15, 2026 from 3:30pm

Venue: David Anderson Marine, Boat Brae, Old Ferry Pier, Newport on Tay, DD6 8EZ

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic Tay Road Bridge with a special opportunity! The Bridge Board invites you to register for a free trip on the Tay River using the original slipway that The Fifie used before the bridge was built.

Enjoy a memorable 20-minute trip aboard working boats, reliving a unique piece of local history in a truly authentic way.

Don't miss this fantastic chance to experience the Tay as it was before the bridge – a perfect celebration of six decades of connection and community!

Terms & Conditions - Please read

Please see the trip details and information below…

Our trips will last approximately 20mins, our boat takes12 Passengers (ages 5 upwards are welcome & dogs too!)

DRESS APPROPRIATELY Firstly, we advise sensible shoes and although we always hope for the best weather, it is of course Scotland and as we all know we can have all four seasons in one day! TERRA NOVA has an enclosed Cabin so there is shelter no matter the weather. We would always advise layering up and bringing a warm jacket so you can still enjoy stepping outside and take a layer off if it gets too warm.

ARRIVE ON TIME We would ask you arrive at least 15minutes prior to your sailing time, this just allows us to get everyone fitted with lifejackets prior to sailing time.

TOILETS Please note there is no toilets on the boat, but we do have toilets at the dock available for use before or after your trip (although there is an emergency bucket on board)

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS We sadly cannot offer wheelchair access to our boats, due to Boat layouts, Port positions and surfaces on the pier and access ramps.

SAFETY INFORMATION Our vessel is fitted with all the latest safety equipment, and our crew are fully trained and qualified to meet the requirements of Commercial Skippers working to Marine Safety Regulations.

RESERVATIONS/CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

If we anticipate bad weather that is likely to affect your trip (after all we want your trip to be fun, not an endurance test) we will aim to notify you 24hrs before.

With all that said we look forward to seeing you, and hope you enjoy your day.

Regards from all at David Anderson Marine Ltd

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