Edinburgh Shore Excursions: What to Do From the Cruise Port
Planning Edinburgh shore excursions from the cruise port sounds straightforward. That’s until you realise the city centre sits ten miles from the…
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Where Does Nieuw Statendam Dock in Edinburgh: What to Expect and What Catches People Out
Nieuw Statendam cruise itineraries often list “Edinburgh,” but the ship actually anchors in the Firth of Forth. Passengers tender ashore to Hawes Pier in South Queensferry, the small town beneath the Forth Bridge.
How to Visit the Royal Mile From South Queensferry Cruise Port
Most cruise passengers arriving in South Queensferry assume visiting the Royal Mile from the cruise port will be simple. After all, the…
Edinburgh Castle From the Cruise Port (South Queensferry) – Is It Easy to Visit?
When cruise ships anchor at the cruise port of South Queensferry, many passengers expect Edinburgh Castle just around the corner. Some people…
Culross Outlander Walk: A Self-Guided Cranesmuir Walking Tour
Planning to follow in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire in Cranesmuir on a Culross Outlander walk? Many guides simply list filming…
Forth Bridge Photography Guide: Best Viewpoints and When to Shoot
Most advice on photographing the Forth Bridges points you somewhere specific, then tells you to shoot. There you are, standing on the…
Hawes Pier Arrival Checklist: What to Do First
When you step off the tender at Hawes Pier, the real cruise day decisions start fast. Within minutes, you need to decide…
Majestic Princess at Edinburgh: Where You Arrive, What to Expect, and What Catches People Out
Booked a Scotland cruise on the Majestic Princess, and Edinburgh is listed on the itinerary? It’s easy to picture stepping ashore with…
Scotland Cruise Guide: How the Ports Fit Together — and How to Plan the Week
Most people book a Scotland cruise thinking it’s a self-contained thing. Scotland on the label, Scotland on the map, Scotland front and…
Weather Mistakes Cruise Visitors Make in Edinburgh & Queensferry
For many cruise travellers to Scotland, the weather is the quiet worry in the background. Too wet to enjoy. Too changeable to…
8 South Queensferry Cruise Port Mistakes to Avoid
The mistake cruise passengers typically make arriving in South Queensferry starts before they step onto Hawes Pier. It usually begins with a…
Outlander Filming Locations in Edinburgh
Looking for Outlander filming locations in Edinburgh? Scotland’s capital appears in multiple Outlander episodes – sometimes as itself, other times standing in…