Introduction

South Queensferry (pop 9000) is a very old town which is located about ten miles N.W. of Edinburgh, on the south bank of the Firth of Forth (bay/estuary). Good transport links to Edinburgh combined with hotels and other lodgings make South Queensferry an attractive location. The town is popular with visitors especially at peak season.

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• Named after St Margaret, an 11th century Queen who used the town for the then ferry crossing across the Firth of Forth between residences in Edinburgh and Dunfermline.
• The towns narrow main street is lined with pleasant old buildings including a row of two tiered shops.

• The Hawes Inn (see image below) featured in R.L.Stevenson’s Kidnapped.

• Sitting on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth the town is dominated by three huge bridges which span the Forth These bridges are the Forth Rail Bridge (1890),the Forth Road Bridge (1964) and the Queensferry Crossing (2017).

• During summer time many cruise ships call here for at least a day to allow their passengers to visit Edinburgh and environs.
• Also during the tourist season visitors can avail of small boat trips around the Firth of Forth which can include local sea life such a seals, close ups of the bridges and Inchcolm Island. At the latter visitors can disembark to explore the island with its historic abbey.
• Just three miles from South Queensferry is Hopetoun House. a 17th century mansion on a vast estate.
• A gentle walk along the main street can prove a rewarding experience.. At the west end can be found the Priory Church and Plewlands House.

Overall, a fascinating and quaint small town with good transport connections.

More information

For more information on visiting Scotland please refer Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4