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|image = BP Forthview | |image = BP Forthview 2024.jpg | ||
|operator = BP Express | |operator = BP Express | ||
|road = [[M90]]/[[A90]] at J1A{{newline}}(also accessible to traffic on the A904) | |road = [[M90]]/[[A90]] at J1A{{newline}}(also accessible to traffic on the A904) | ||
|postcode = EH30 9YJ | |postcode = EH30 9YJ | ||
|signposted = Northbound only | |signposted = Northbound only | ||
|stype = Series of sites arranged around a junction | |stype = Series of sites arranged around a junction | ||
|coords = 55.984070, -3.4082481 | |coords = 55.984070, -3.4082481 | ||
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==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
{{facilities| | {{facilities| Catering | {{Brewers Fayre|name=Queens Crossing}}, {{McDonald's|drivethru=yes}} |primary }} | ||
{{facilities| Amenities | {{Premier Inn}} |primary }} | {{facilities| Amenities | {{Premier Inn}} |primary }} | ||
{{facilities| Outdoor Space | {{Children's Play Area}} and dining area | {{facilities| Outdoor Space | {{Children's Play Area}} and dining area at McDonald's; public footpath connections |primary }} | ||
{{facilities| Forecourt | {{BP}}, {{M&S Simply Food}}, {{Wild Bean Cafe}} | {{facilities| Charging Points | bp pulse 150kW CCS; GeniePoint 50kW CCS, 50kW CHAdeMO & 43kW Type 2 |primary }} | ||
{{facilities| Forecourt | {{BP}}, {{M&S Simply Food}}, {{Wild Bean Cafe}}, Car Wash, Free Cash Machine |primary }} | |||
==Parking Prices== | ==Parking Prices== | ||
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Fees can be paid via the [[Horizon Spaces]] app using location code 7833. These fees are strictly enforced by [[Horizon Parking]]. | Fees can be paid via the [[Horizon Spaces]] app using location code 7833. These fees are strictly enforced by [[Horizon Parking]]. | ||
{{Parking Disclaimer}} | |||
==Contact Details== | ==Contact Details== | ||
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West Lothian{{newline}} | West Lothian{{newline}} | ||
EH30 9YJ | EH30 9YJ | ||
|3words = spud.inflation.patrol | |3words = spud.inflation.patrol | ||
|websites = | |websites = | ||
* [https://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/en-gb/locations/edinburgh/queens-crossing Brewers Fayre website] | * [https://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/en-gb/locations/edinburgh/queens-crossing Official Brewers Fayre website] | ||
* [https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/location | * [https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/location/8260568.html Official McDonald's website] | ||
* [https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/scotland/lothian/edinburgh/edinburgh-south-queensferry.html | * [https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/scotland/lothian/edinburgh/edinburgh-south-queensferry.html Official Premier Inn website] | ||
* [https:// | * [https://map.bp.com/en-GB/GB/petrol-station/south-queensferry/forth-view-sf-connect/3972 Forecourt operated by BP Express] | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia and History== | ==Trivia and History== | ||
[[File: | [[File:McDonald's Forthview 2023.jpg|250px|thumb|right|alt=McDonald's restaurant across road.|The McDonald's restaurant, positioned at the site entrance on Builyeon Road.]] | ||
Forthview was one of many service areas accessed from Echline Junction, positioned above the A90, immediately south of the Forth Road Bridge. This one was positioned on the west side of the junction. | Forthview was one of many service areas accessed from Echline Junction, positioned above the A90, immediately south of the Forth Road Bridge. This one was positioned on the west side of the junction. | ||
Planning permission was granted in 1992. It had a [[Texaco]] forecourt, which was joined by a [[McDonald's Drive Thru]], [[Travel Inn]] and The Queens Crossing branch of [[Brewers Fayre]]. The new hotel and restaurant offered significant competition for the [[Ferrymuir#Trivia and History|Forth Bridges Motel]] over the road. Road signs offered directions to both sites, from the A90 in both directions. | Planning permission was granted in 1992. It had a [[Texaco]] forecourt, which was joined by a [[McDonald's Drive Thru]], [[Travel Inn]] and The Queens Crossing branch of [[Brewers Fayre]]. The new hotel and restaurant offered significant competition for the [[Ferrymuir#Trivia and History|Forth Bridges Motel]] over the road. Road signs offered directions to both sites, from the A90 in both directions. | ||
The forecourt was acquired by [[BP]] in 2003, who redeveloped and rebranded the forecourt to one of their [[BP Connect]] sites, adding a [[Wild Bean Café]] to the site. The forecourt also | The forecourt was acquired by [[BP]] in 2003, who redeveloped and rebranded the forecourt to one of their [[BP Connect]] sites, adding a [[Wild Bean Café]] to the site. The forecourt also gained a [[M&S Simply Food]] store in 2007. | ||
The hotel has also rebranded a couple of times, becoming [[Premier Travel Inn]] before [[Premier Inn]] in 2007. The hotel also gained an extension in 2018. | The hotel has also rebranded a couple of times, becoming [[Premier Travel Inn]] before [[Premier Inn]] in 2007. The hotel also gained an extension in 2018. | ||
BP added one of their BP Pulse chargers to the forecourt in early 2023, as well as installing two Type 2 connectors at the hotel. The hotel Type 2 connectors were replaced with a new GeniePoint charger in March 2024. | |||
Even though the M90 southbound has road signs referring to "Services", this is merely [[A-road Signs#Non-Trunk Roads|giving directions]] and isn't the same as it [[Motorway Signs|qualifying as a motorway service area]]. Transport Scotland have always had a much more relaxed attitude to these issues, as the [[MSA Policy|regulations]] were written for England. | Even though the M90 southbound has road signs referring to "Services", this is merely [[A-road Signs#Non-Trunk Roads|giving directions]] and isn't the same as it [[Motorway Signs|qualifying as a motorway service area]]. Transport Scotland have always had a much more relaxed attitude to these issues, as the [[MSA Policy|regulations]] were written for England. | ||
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==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
{{Succession start}} | {{Succession start}} | ||
{{Succession|1|M90 | {{Succession|1|M90 & A90| [[Heart of Scotland|Heart of Scotland (Harthill)]] (M8 west, 22 miles){{newline}}[[Dreghorn]] (A720, 15 miles) | | ||
[[Kinross]] (18 miles){{newline}}[[Bankhead]] (A92, 21 miles) }} | [[Kinross]] (18 miles){{newline}}[[Bankhead]] (A92, 21 miles) }} | ||
{{Succession|1|A904| none | | {{Succession|1|A904| none | | ||
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</table> | </table> | ||
{{bottomnav|noreview=true}} | |||
[[Category:A90]][[Category:M90]][[Category:A-roads (no motorway)]] | [[Category:A90]][[Category:M90]][[Category:A-roads (no motorway)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:34, 2 October 2024
M90/A90 at J1A
(also accessible to traffic on the A904)
Signposted from the road? Northbound only
EH30 9YJ
map and directions
Series of sites arranged around a junction.
The opening of the Queensferry Crossing in 2017 brought about major changes to the road network in this area. One of the beneficiaries was Forthview services, which became the main service area for the A90 northbound.
Traffic which doesn't want to visit this service area is directed to "alternative services", further down the A904, at Ferrymuir.
Facilities
Catering: Queens Crossing Brewers Fayre, McDonald's Drive Thru Amenities: Premier Inn Outdoor Space: Children's Play Area and dining area at McDonald's; public footpath connections Charging Points: bp pulse 150kW CCS; GeniePoint 50kW CCS, 50kW CHAdeMO & 43kW Type 2 Forecourt: BP, M&S Simply Food, Wild Bean Café, Car Wash, Free Cash Machine
Parking Prices
Short stay customer parking is provided for cars at all facilities. No HGV parking is available.
Parking within the McDonald's car park is limited to 90 minutes maximum stay and is strictly enforced by UK Parking Control Ltd.
Parking within the Brewers Fayre and Premier Inn shared car park is free for customers and guests, and you must provide your vehicle registration number to the bar or reception to gain free parking during your stay.
Chargeable parking is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the Brewers Fayre and Premier Inn shared car park and is charged at £1 for up to 3 hours and £5 for up to 24 hours.
Fees can be paid via the Horizon Spaces app using location code 7833. These fees are strictly enforced by Horizon Parking.
This information is provided to us by third parties. You should always check with staff on site.
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Forthview Service Station
10 Builyeon Road
South Queensferry
West Lothian
EH30 9YJ
Trivia and History
Forthview was one of many service areas accessed from Echline Junction, positioned above the A90, immediately south of the Forth Road Bridge. This one was positioned on the west side of the junction.
Planning permission was granted in 1992. It had a Texaco forecourt, which was joined by a McDonald's Drive Thru, Travel Inn and The Queens Crossing branch of Brewers Fayre. The new hotel and restaurant offered significant competition for the Forth Bridges Motel over the road. Road signs offered directions to both sites, from the A90 in both directions.
The forecourt was acquired by BP in 2003, who redeveloped and rebranded the forecourt to one of their BP Connect sites, adding a Wild Bean Café to the site. The forecourt also gained a M&S Simply Food store in 2007.
The hotel has also rebranded a couple of times, becoming Premier Travel Inn before Premier Inn in 2007. The hotel also gained an extension in 2018.
BP added one of their BP Pulse chargers to the forecourt in early 2023, as well as installing two Type 2 connectors at the hotel. The hotel Type 2 connectors were replaced with a new GeniePoint charger in March 2024.
Even though the M90 southbound has road signs referring to "Services", this is merely giving directions and isn't the same as it qualifying as a motorway service area. Transport Scotland have always had a much more relaxed attitude to these issues, as the regulations were written for England.
Alternatives
| Previous: | Next: | |
| Heart of Scotland (Harthill) (M8 west, 22 miles) Dreghorn (A720, 15 miles) | Services on the M90 & A90 | Kinross (18 miles) Bankhead (A92, 21 miles) |
| none | Services on the A904 | Ferrymuir (B800, ½ mile) |