South Queensferry is an ancient town in Edinburgh in Scotland; it is situated 10 miles north-west of the city-centre on the south shore of the River Forth, the town is nestled between the famous Forth Rail Bridge (opened in 1890) and the Forth Road Bridge (opened in 1964) and sits at the narrowest point of the Forth Estuary directly opposite North Queensferry in Fife. The town developed from its position as an important ferry crossing from c1071, when Queen Margaret of Scotland paid for the ferry service as part of her journey to travel from her residence in Fife to her Chapel in Edinburgh Castle, the town was consequently named after her. South Queensferry was once an important trading and fishing port, today it is a popular tourist resort with a picturesque harbour, a selection of hotels, holiday accommodation, restaurants and pubs with the ‘Hawes Inn’ featured in the novel ‘Kidnapped’ by Robert Louis Stevenson. There is a 9-hole golf course and a museum with history of the ferry and views of the bridges. There are many historical features including the oldest house ‘Black Castle’ dating back to 1626, St. Mary’s Church built 1441, 17th century Phewlands House, Laburnum House, the Tolbooth dating from c1600 and Hopetoun House, one of Scotland’s finest Georgian stately homes, home to the Earls of Hopetoun since 1699
Attraction
Dalmeny House
Dundas Castle
Hopetoun House
Budget
Premier Inn Edinburgh (South Queensferry) *book online*
Dentist
Bellstane Dental Care
Dental Surgery
Ferryburn Dental Care
Doctor
South Queensferry Medical Practice
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Anchor Inn
Ferry Tap
Moorings
Queens Retreat
Restaurant
Good Fortune Restaurant
Queens Crossing
Queens Spice
The Rail Bridge
School
Dalmeny Primary School
Queensferry High School
Queensferry Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
Call Us Cabs
Forth Cars
Hawes Cars
Queensferry Hawes Cars
Venue
Sports Clubs
Port Edgar Yacht Club (Sailing)
Shops
Mortons
Lloyds Pharmacy
Nippers Nursery
Data Path
Blackhall Video
Absolutely Blooming
Scruples
Scotmid Co-operative Society
Annabel’s
Places to Stay near South Queensferry
Premier Inn Edinburgh (South Queensferry) (0.89 miles)
Rooms at Ravenous Beastie (1.00 miles)
Centrally located on the High Street, the friendly Ravenous Beastie has free Wi-Fi and en suite bedrooms with flat-screen TVs. Edinburgh city centre is a 15-minute train journey away. There is a ... More
Priory Lodge (1.02 miles)
Priory Lodge offers guests home comforts and value for money. Calmyn and Gordon pay ... More | visit website
Dakota Forth Bridge (1.17 miles)
Dakota Forth Bridge is the next generation of Dakota following the award winning launch of Dakota Nottingham and Dakota Eurocentral. Designed by award winning hotel designer Amanda Rosa, The Bar ... More
Innkeepers Lodge (1.43 miles)
Craigbrae Farmhouse (2.25 miles)
This family run bed and breakfast is located seven miles from Edinburgh city centre, just 15 minutes by local train links. It is an ideal location for visiting Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh Zoo, museums ... More | visit website
Travelodge Edinburgh Airport (3.90 miles)
Norton House Hotel (4.31 miles)
Enjoy the best of both worlds when you arrive at this Victorian mansion. Set amidst 55 acres of secluded parkland and lush green lawns, Norton House is just a short journey from the historic ... More | visit website
Elgin Hotel (4.32 miles)
Cramond Mill (4.76 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you at Cramond Mill. Comfortably furnished with Antiques and furniture with character. Ideally situated overlooking the River Almond. In the Historic beautiful conservation village of Cramond. ... More
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