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.
Most advice on photographing the Forth Bridges points you somewhere specific, then tells you to shoot. There you are, standing on the Hawes Pier staring up at the immense steel structure of the rail bridge. Then you check the photos…
When you step off the tender at Hawes Pier, the real cruise day decisions start fast. Within minutes, you need to decide whether you’re heading straight for Edinburgh, staying in South Queensferry, joining a ship tour, or grabbing the X99…
Booked a Scotland cruise on the Majestic Princess, and Edinburgh is listed on the itinerary? It’s easy to picture stepping ashore with views of Edinburgh’s skyline in the distance. The reality is, Princess Cruises Edinburgh port is South Queensferry –…
Most Scotland cruise guides promise sweeping landscapes and “easy port days”. You’re imagining castles, coastlines, mountains, sea lochs, and big moments. And a cruise to Scotland delivers all that, and more. The problem is that’s not what trips people up.…
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…
The mistake cruise passengers typically make arriving in South Queensferry starts before they step onto Hawes Pier. It usually begins with a few harmless assumptions: Edinburgh is close, the High Street looks compact, and Dalmeny Station is just minutes away…
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…
Cranesmuir in Outlander was filmed in the historic village of Culross in Scotland. The streets around Mercat Cross and Culross Palace double as Geillis Duncan’s village in the series. Stand beside the unicorn at the Cross, and you’re right bang…
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…