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Queen’s cortege: Where and when it will pass through Fife

The body of Queen Elizabeth II will be driven down the M90 through Fife.
The body of Queen Elizabeth II will be driven down the M90 through Fife.

The Queen’s cortege will pass through Fife on its way to Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon.

Queen Elizabeth II’s body will be driven down the M90 after passing Perth, before leaving the kingdom over the Queensferry Crossing.

When does the cortege arrive in Fife?

No specific time has been given for the cortege’s arrival in Fife, but it is expected to leave Dundee around 2.15pm and travel along the A90 and over the Friarton Bridge before heading south on the M90 through Fife and reaching its destination in Edinburgh around 4pm.

Where are the best places to view in Fife?

There are no official viewing points and for safety reasons the public is not being encouraged to gather anywhere near the motorway to watch.

Are there official events in Fife?

There are no official events in Fife but those who wish to do so have been encouraged to leave floral tributes at war memorials.

Books of condolence have also been opened at Waid Academy, Anstruther, Brunton House, Cowdenbeath, County Buildings, Cupar, Dunfermline City Chambers, Fife House, Glenrothes, Inverkeithing Civic Centre, Kirkcaldy Town House, Fife Council’s local offices in Leven and Methil, and Victory Memorial Hall, St Andrews.

What roads will be closed in Fife?

The entire length of the following roads and footpaths will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians on Sunday to protect the public during the passage of the Royal convoy on the M90:

  • P539/01 Blairadam underpass
  • P538/03 Kelty footbridge
  • A909 Kelty overbridge
  • B912 Lassodie overbridge
  • C37 Cuddyhouse overbridge
  • P548/01 Keirsbeath overbridge
  • P550/03 Netherbeath overbridge
  • A92/A907 Halbeath Interchange north overbridge
  • A92/A907 Halbeath Interchange south overbridge
  • 18135 Halbeath footbridge
  • P647/03 Calaismuir overbridge
  • B916 Aberdour Road Duloch overbridge
  • C67 Masterton overbridge
  • D20 Dunfermline Wynd overbridge
  • Forth Road Bridge access stairwell

Roads will be closed only for as long as is necessary. Access will be maintained for emergency services vehicles and pedestrian access will be at the discretion of police.

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