About Scott

With deep roots in Queensferry and years of local research, my goal is simple: provide clear, accurate and genuinely helpful guidance for anyone visiting the town or exploring Scotland’s east coast.

Growing Up in Queensferry

Hi! I’m Scott Gibson, and I grew up in South Queensferry – attended primary and high school, and spent years working in the town. I know the streets, shortcuts, moods, and routines the way only a local can. Even though I no longer live in Queensferry, I return often – walking the High Street, catching up with friends, and keeping track of the changes that matter to visitors.

Scott Gibson, South Queensferry local guide and photographer, with the Forth Bridge in the background

Why I Built Queensferry.net

Queensferry.net exists for a simple reason: to share my knowledge of Queensferry so that travellers get clear, grounded guidance from a local who genuinely knows the place.

Whether you’re arriving by cruise ship, visiting from Edinburgh, or exploring the Lothians and Fife, this site helps you cut through the noise and get straight to the parts worth seeing.

The Forth Rail Bridge lit up across the Firth of Forth — one of Queensferry’s most iconic views.

Local Knowledge

From tendering at Hawes Pier to finding the quickest route into Edinburgh, I’ve spent years building up the kind of practical knowledge that doesn’t appear in glossy brochures – the timing quirks, the best photo angles, where paths get steep, and the small gaps visitors often miss.

On this site you’ll find:

accurate advice for moving between Queensferry and Edinburgh
clear information for cruise passengers arriving at Hawes Pier
walking routes, viewpoints, and local highlights
insights based on lived experience and regular return visits
updates grounded in how the town actually works
updated regularly during cruise season to keep information accurate.

My Goal

The aim is simple: give you reliable, useful information rooted in real familiarity with the place — not recycled descriptions or generic travel copy.

If you’d like to share your own Queensferry experience, ask a question, or suggest something to add, you can reach me any time through the contact page on the site.

Editorial Standards

Every guide on Queensferry.net is researched and written by Scott Gibson. Content is written from firsthand local experience and regularly updated to reflect real transport, cruise schedules, and on-the-ground conditions. The goal is to provide ‘boots-on-the-ground’ accuracy for cruise and local visitors. Many of the images on the site are my own personal photographs.

Contact Me

Have a question about your visit or a suggestion for the site? I personally respond to all reader inquiries. You can reach me directly at scott@queensferry.net or through my Contact Page.