Campaign for public input into naming new Forth crossing

Scottish Labour MSP John Park is launching a campaign for the public to have a say in naming the new Forth crossing.

The Mid-Scotland and Fife Labour MSP said, “The new Forth crossing is going to the biggest engineering project in Scotland for a generation and it’s only right that the public’s voice is heard on what it should be called.

“For some people it may just be that simply calling it the New Forth Bridge would suffice, but given the rich industrial and cultural heritage of Scotland there is no shortage of potential names for the new bridge.”

He added, “Given the former naval bases of Rosyth on the Fife side of the river and Port Edgar on the South Queensferry side, I would like to see some link in the name of the new bridge to the naval history of the area.

“My own personal preference would be to name it after HMS Ark Royal.”

Mr Park siad, “But obviously famous Scots from the area such as Andrew Carnegie, Adam Smith and Jennie Lee would all feature in any discussion about a name for the new bridge.

“That’s why I’ve written to the Scottish Government asking their officials to facilitate a consultation with the public so everyone can have their say.”