The Forth Bridges Explained: Which Is Which, and Why There Are Three
Stand on Hawes Pier and you can see all three Forth bridges at once. Almost everyone calls them “the Forth Bridge”. Only…
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Shore Excursion to St Andrews from South Queensferry: What to Know Before You Book
St Andrews is about 50 miles from Hawes Pier, and there are three ways to do it on a cruise day: a…
Visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia from Leith and Newhaven: A Cruise Passenger’s Guide
The Royal Yacht Britannia sits in Ocean Terminal, Leith. If your ship is using the Leith cruise port, you can step off…
Where to Eat With the Forth Bridges in View: South Queensferry’s Best Tables
Many restaurants in South Queensferry describe themselves as a “restaurant with a view”. Some do. Some have outdoor seating facing the Firth…
How to Visit the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies from Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Your Cruise Port
Most guides to the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies are written for day-trippers from Edinburgh or Glasgow – someone with a car.…
Edinburgh Festival 2026: The Complete Visitor Guide (Dates, Tickets & Where to Stay)
The 2026 festival has ended, 2027 dates are to be announced, and the cruise-day advice below applies every August. The first thing…
Walk the Forth Road Bridge: The Smarter Way to Do It
Want to walk across the Forth Road Bridge? Good choice if the weather is behaving on your day out in South Queensferry.…
Rosyth Cruise Terminal: What to Know Before You Go Ashore
Your cruise itinerary says Edinburgh, but, the port of call is Rosyth Cruise Terminal. Here’s the thing: Rosyth isn’t Edinburgh. It sits…
Inchcolm Island from South Queensferry: The Smarter Cruise Day?
Inchcolm Island is one of the easiest shore excursions from South Queensferry, especially if your cruise tender lands at Hawes Pier. Instead…
Should You Go to Edinburgh From South Queensferry?
Not sure whether Edinburgh Castle is worth it, whether the Royal Mile will fit, or whether staying in Queensferry is actually the…
Shore Excursions from South Queensferry If You’ve Already Done Edinburgh
Most shore excursions from South Queensferry push you straight into Edinburgh. You step off the tender at Hawes Pier, look up at…
Are Edinburgh Cruise Excursions Worth It from South Queensferry?
Edinburgh is usually worth the journey from South Queensferry on a first visit — but not on every port day. Use your real time ashore, walking comfort and priorities to make the call.