Brucehaven Pier
Also known as Capernaum Pier. Forth Cruising Club are based here, with club facilities and a slipway.
Updated: August 8, 2025
Description
Brucehaven Pier (also called Capernaum Pier) is located at the Eastern end of the village of Limekilns, Fife. On the North Shore of the Firth of Forth, Limekilns is approximately 2.5 nautical miles upstream from the Forth Bridges.
Like many of the piers in this area, Brucehaven Pier was originally built for the export of coal in the 1770s. Later in its life, Brucehaven Pier was home to the Brucehaven Shipbuilders who built many clippers for use in trade with India in the 1800s.
Today Brucehaven Pier is used for pleasure craft as the home of Forth Cruising Club.
The club welcomes visitors to the pier, stating that the drying harbour is accessible from HW-3h to HW+2.5h. Towards the head of the pier there are a couple of drying pontoons in place during the summer months for visitors.
Facilities on the pier include water and electricity, with showers, toilets, bar, and a lounge available in the clubhouse. There are no regular hours for the bar, so it is recommended to contact the club in advance if required.
From Brucehaven Pier, a short walk along the coast to the West brings you to the center of Limekilns where there are numerous pubs and cafes available for visitors, as well as some small shops. For children, the village has some good play facilities in the local park.
Towards the East of the Pier, you will find the remains of Rosyth Kirkyard, with an interesting history that is well worth a visit.
Contact Details
Coordinates: 56.031068, -3.478643
Address: Capernaum House, 40 Brucehaven Rd, Limekilns, Dunfermline KY11 3JR
Facilities
Forth Cruising Club is based here with full club facilities for members.
Navigational Information
Tides & Currents
Access 3 hours before to 2.5 hours after high water.
Approach
Approach from the south, aiming towards the eastern side of the pier, keeping the correct side of the cardinals.
Navigational Hazards
Harbour is a drying harbour so keep an eye on the tide. Rocks scattered around so recommend visiting at low water to see the nature of hazards before approach.
Slipway
Construction
Concrete
Vehicle Access
Slipway appears steep so vehicles are recommended, particularly for heavy boats.
Charges
Club Use
Club
Type
Cruising Club
Membership Details
Enquire for details.
Visitor Information
Visitors are welcome. During the summer, two pontoons are available which visiting vessels can use.
Pier
Visitor Information
Home to Forth Cruising Club. Visitors are welcome at the pier, either alongside the pier itself or on one of the temporary pontoons that are found towards the head of the pier in summer months.