Scott grew up in South Queensferry and knows the town like the back of his hand. He writes practical travel guides based on lived experience — tender days, cruise traffic, shortcuts into Edinburgh, local food spots, and the quirks only residents notice. His articles focus on clear directions, accurate timings, and grounded advice for visitors exploring Queensferry and the east of Scotland.
For many cruise travellers to Scotland, the weather is the quiet worry in the background. Too wet to enjoy. Too changeable to plan. Too unpredictable to trust. Add Edinburgh’s reputation for sudden shifts, and it’s easy to picture a short…
Most cruise port mistakes in South Queensferry aren’t dramatic. You won’t see people sprinting from the tender boat to the X99 Cruiselink bus. No one panics at the first sign of delay. What happens is quieter than that – a…
Looking for Outlander filming locations in Edinburgh? Scotland’s capital appears in multiple Outlander episodes – sometimes as itself, other times standing in for Paris, prisons, or distant estates. From the echoing stone of Bakehouse Close to the regal halls of…
Culross, just across the Firth of Forth from South Queensferry, was transformed into Cranesmuir for Outlander — the village where Claire meets Geillis Duncan, and where the series first reveals its darker political undercurrents. From the Mercat Cross and palace…
Several of the most iconic Outlander filming locations are just minutes from South Queensferry — perfect for cruise visitors or fans exploring Scotland by car. From Midhope Castle (Lallybroch) to Blackness Castle (Fort William) and Hopetoun House (Sandringham’s estate), this…
Most tour guides tell you Edinburgh’s Old Town is “walkable”. The Scottish capital is a compact city you can explore on foot. And technically, it’s true. But that doesn’t cut it when you’ve got to Edinburgh Castle, you’re exhausted, and…
I’ve lived near Edinburgh for years, and I’ve lost count of how many plans the weather has ruined. If you’re heading into the capital for a day, especially from a cruise or short stopover, there’s one thing you need to…
The New Town and Princes Street are often called Edinburgh’s beating heart. That’s true. You’re in a unique place – 17th-century Georgian architecture and Princes Street Gardens with Castle Rock and the Royal Mile looming above. Look east, and you’ve…
Most Edinburgh guides list the “best parks” and leave it at that. The thing is, the city centre looks compact on a map, but it eats up time quickly. Walks take longer than expected, climbs are steeper than they appear,…
People arrive in South Queensferry and feel it straight away – something’s different. Streets step instead of flattening. Buildings don’t quite match. There’s a Black Castle that isn’t a castle. The shoreline feels older than the town above it. A…