Location: South Queensferry
Top Things to do in South Queensferry
What to do and see in South Queensferry, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
Queensferry, also called South Queensferry or simply "The Ferry", is a town to the west of Edinburgh, Scotland, traditionally a royal burgh of West Lothian. It lies some ten miles to the north-west of Edinburgh city centre, on the shore of the Firth of Forth between the Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing. The prefix South serves to distinguish it from North Queensferry, on the opposite shore of the Forth. Both towns derive their name from the ferry service established by Queen Margaret in the 11th century, which continued to operate at the town until 1964, when the Road Bridge was opened.
Restaurants in South Queensferry
1. Maid of the Forth
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5.0 based on 866 reviews
Forth Bridges and Inchcolm Island Sightseeing Boat trips. Departs from Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, Edinburgh daily Easter to October
2. Forth Bridges Walking Tours
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5.0 based on 156 reviews
Forth Bridges Tours is a historic walking tour company that provides guided tours through the old Royal Burgh of South Queensferry beside the Forth Bridges UNESCO World Heritage site and walking tours on Inchcolm Island. ROYAL TOUR OF QUEENSFERRY Our guides will lead you through the town visiting historic sites as they inform and entertain you with tales of our famous Bridges, ancient rituals, World War firsts and witchcraft! INCHCOLM ISLAND WALKING TOUR Book a sightseeing boat trip aboard the Maid of the Forth and add a historic walking tour to your visit to Inchcolm Island. Walk in the footsteps of Kings and Clergy, soldiers and sailors and venture forward to the past! We provide guided walking tours from April - October. We strive to bring history alive and are passionate about our local area with its world famous bridges. Royal Tour of Queensferry tickets are booked in advance online from our website. Inchcolm Walking Tours are booked in advance online from Maid of the Forth.
3. The Ferry Brewery
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
First Brewery in South Queensferry, Edinburgh since 1851. Taste and enjoy a selection of local handcrafted beers in our Tap Bar, purchase beers or gifts in our Shop, or take a brewery Tour.
Reviewed By Madhibee
Had a fantastic time visiting this small brewery. A really informative fun day out and made to feel very welcome from the first minute to the last. Will be sure to visit again when I’m in the area.
4. Hopetoun House
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4.5 based on 565 reviews
Hopetoun House & Grounds are now closed until Friday 10th April 2020. Visit Hopetoun and discover a place of beauty, tranquility and architectural magnificence dating from the 17th century. It has been home to the Hope Family since the late 1600’s and the present Lord Hopetoun and his family still live in Hopetoun House. Hopetoun House, a remarkable and beautiful stately home, is filled with stunning collections and sits in majestic grounds with nature trails and scenic walks.
Reviewed By 802brendag - Linlithgow, United Kingdom
Hopetoun Farm Shop (linked to Hopetoun House) is near Hopetoun Garden Centre off the road to Newton. It was a delight to shop there where all 3 members of staff I dealt with were enthusiastic about the products they were selling, and (in the case of the butcher counter) had made.
5. Forth Boat Tours
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4.5 based on 810 reviews
An acclaimed family owned visitor attraction and Edinburgh's Premier Boating Attraction. Voted Best Activity Day Out in Scotland and Best Hidden Gem UK & Ireland. There is only one way to explore The Three Bridges, UNESCO World Heritage site. On board one of our boats! Set sail for a 90 minute cruise full of adventure, history, seals, puffins and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ideal for couples, families and a great day out with friends and family. Sail on our Three Bridges & Inchcolm Island cruise and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a drink from the bar. Or, why not sail on our Blackness Castle, Three Bridges cruise (includes a complimentary cream tea) for views of Blackness Castle as featured in Outlander and Outlaw King. See the Three Bridges as you have never seen them before! Out knowledgeable and experienced skippers and crew are waiting to welcome you on board.
6. Inchcolm Abbey and Island
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4.5 based on 938 reviews
Inchcolm Abbey was established on this island originally as a priory by David I in 1235. It is the best-preserved group of monastic buildings in Scotland. It was the dream of Alexander I to establish a monastery on the island after he sheltered on it during a storm. But following his death, it was his brother David I who invited Augustinian canons to establish a priory, which was later given full abbey status. The abbey has a dramatic location which you can see from the boat before you arrive on the island. The medieval stone screens inside the belltower are rare survivals of medieval church fixtures and the 13th century well-painting is a rare medieval fresco. The island is also famed for its seals, wildlife and coastal defences from the two world wars.
Reviewed By 483stuartj - Coventry, United Kingdom
Boat trip out to the island with comfort, bar and great commentary on features across the Forth set the scene for the beauty of the island The abbey is in an excellent state of preservation giving you a real sense of what life would have been like for the monks. Walks around the island offer stunning views, chance to explore WW2 fortifications and wonderful encounters with wild life. We were too late to see the puffins but seals were seen in great numbers Excellent day out for visitors of all ages and the monastery provided cover if you are unfortunate enough to encounter some rain Highly recommended
7. Forth Road Bridge
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4.5 based on 1,132 reviews
Reviewed By SteveWalsh29 - London, United Kingdom
Start at the 3 Bridges Viewpoint and Walk across the Old Road Bridge from the South Shore, it has amazing views of the new bridge on one side, and when you walk the other side on the way back of the amazing Rail Bridge. The way the bridge moves when a Bus goes past is not something I would recommend if you have vertigo.
