Places to Visit Near Queensferry
Trying to figure out the best places to visit near Queensferry, and are stuck between choosing Edinburgh or staying local? Most travellers…
Queensferry Stories & Guides
Updates, local tips and new guides from Queensferry, Edinburgh and the surrounding area — everything added to the site in one place.
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Things to Do in South Queensferry: The Best Sights, Stops and Local Favourites
South Queensferry is one of the easiest day trips from Edinburgh, and the main stop for cruise ships visiting the city. If…
Queensferry History Timeline
An evidence-based timeline tracing Queensferry’s development from its earliest settlements to the modern town. Ancient Foundations (0–1000 A.D.) • Roman presence fades…
South Queensferry Walking Tour – Self-Guided Route from Hawes Pier
South Queensferry Walking Tour starting from Hawes Pier, for cruise visitors docking near Hound Point with a few hours ashore. This self-guided…
South Queensferry Cruise Schedule 2026 | Edinburgh’s Tender Port
This is the 2026 South Queensferry cruise schedule — all confirmed ship calls at Hawes Pier, Edinburgh’s tender port, updated as itineraries…
Edinburgh Cruise Ports: Which Port Will Your Ship Use?
Cruise lines list “Edinburgh” as a port of call on Scotland cruise itineraries. But what many travellers don’t realise is that there…
How to Get from Queensferry to Edinburgh (South Queensferry Cruise Port Guide)
Three options connect the Hawes Pier to Edinburgh if you’e arriving at Queensferry on a cruise: the X99 CruiseLink bus (direct from…
Cruise Tender Port Tips: How to Handle Tender Days Like a Local in South Queensferry
Most travel guides make cruise tender ports seem charming. But the reality of docking in the Firth of Forth and travelling on…
South Queensferry Cruise Port Guide for Edinburgh Cruises
South Queensferry Cruise Port is the main cruise stop for ships visiting Edinburgh. Large ships anchor in the Firth of Forth, and…