Often just called Queensferry, or "The Ferry" by the local inhabitants. It is located in West Lothian and is part of the City of Edinburgh. There are just under 10,000 people living there. Queensferry has always been an important and strategic town. It is a former Royal Burgh and got its name from … Read full article
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South Queensferry Could Become The Home of Scottish Beach Volleyball
South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, could soon become the home of beach volleyball in Scotland. At present, beach volleyball takes place in Portobello or St Andrews. However, the City of Edinburgh Volleyball club has applied for funding to build a volleyball facility in Queensferry. History of Beach Volleyball in Scotland There is definitely a need for […]
The Hawes Inn South Queensferry – Historic Building in Historic Town
The Hawes Inn South Queensferry Edinburgh is one of the most visited historic buildings in the town. The history of the Hawes Inn goes back to the 17th Century when the building where the Hawes Inn is located was a coaching inn. Today, the Hawes Inn South Queensferry is hotel owned by Vintage Inns that […]
Cruise Ships in South Queensferry
Cruise ships in South Queensferry have become a regular part of the town’s booming tourism trade. However, many people wonder how much cruise ships benefit economy the historic town of South Queensferry. Many local residents ask questions if the town’s infrastructure is up to accommodating 1,000s of extra tourists every year. Cruise Ships and Tourism […]
Forth Road Bridge to Reopen Early
This is certainly good news for most people living in Edinburgh, Fife and South Queensferry. The Forth Road Bridge is to reopen on Wednesday morning. Since it closed a few week ago it has brought chaos to drivers, local businesses and people in general. The bridge will still be closed to HGVs and work will […]
The Loony Dook 2016
It’s coming up for that time of year again when 1,000s of people will brave the icy waters of the Forth on January 1st for the annual Loony Dook at South Queensferry. The event has been held in the historic town for the past 30 years. Embed from Getty Images Things kick off with registration […]