This site helps visitors make the most of a short stay in South Queensferry and Edinburgh..
Whether you are stepping off a cruise ship at Hawes Pier or taking a day trip from Edinburgh, this page will help you find the exact information you need without scrolling through irrelevant travel diaries.
How to Use This Site
We have organized our local expertise into four primary hubs. Choose the one that matches your travel situation:
🚢 Cruises & Tendering
Best for: Passengers arriving on major cruise lines (Princess, Holland America, etc.)
- What you’ll learn: How the tender process at Hawes Pier works, how to get to Edinburgh quickly, and how to avoid missing your ship.
- Start with: Guide to Queensferry Cruise Port
🏰 South Queensferry Local Guide
Best for: Day-trippers and people staying in the town.
- What you’ll learn: The best viewpoints for the Three Bridges, local walking routes, and where to eat on the High Street.
- Start with: Things to do in Queensferry
🏙️ Edinburgh Day Planning
Best for: People using Queensferry as a base to explore the capital.
- What you’ll learn: Realistic travel times, how to use the ScotRail train from Dalmeny, and how to see the “Old Town” in 4 hours.
- Start with: Walking Tour of Edinburgh Old Town and the Royal Mile
⚔️ Outlander & Filming Locations
- Best for: Fans of the show looking for nearby sites.
- Start with: Outlander Filiming Locations Near South Queensferry
- What you’ll learn: Which castles and villages are within a 30-minute drive of the town.
What Makes This Site Different?
- Local Experience: I grew up in South Queensferry. Guides are written from lived experience and updated to reflect current transport and cruise schedules.
- Independent Advice: We don’t take sponsored placements. If a restaurant is busy or a walk is steep, we tell you the truth.
- Current Data: We update our guides specifically for the current cruise season.
Looking for more detail? Visit my About Page to learn more about my background as a local guide, or Contact Me directly with specific questions about your trip.