Quarry & Bridge

Deep Sea World has been created in the former Battery Quarry.

The quarry was opened in 1764 at the south end of our site. Stone from the quarry has been used in the construction of the Forth-Clyde Canal, the docks in Leith, and the foundations of the Forth Bridge. It was also used all over Europe from Holland to Russia.

The quarry was closed in 1924 when flooding by sea water made it no longer economical. By the time of the 1990 Centenary Celebrations for the Forth Bridge the quarry the quarry was derelict, flooded and full of debris. Deep Sea World’s founder’s saw this as a great opportunity to bring a diver’s eye view of the marine world to Scotland.

We currently have an exhibition on the Forth Rail Bridge and its history highlighting how this modern marvel was born. Also see our exhibition on the Forth Estuary and the environmental and historical implications of this important local area.