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| Residents | 9.350 (2016) | |
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The town South Queensferry is located on the south bank of the Firth of Forth in Scotland and is part of the Council Area City of Edinburgh and is about 15km west of Edinburgh.
background
The name of South Queensferry is therefore translated from Margaret of Scotland here over the Firth of Forth to Dunfermline Monastery to travel. In early mentions the settlement is called Port Reginœ or Passage Reginœ designated.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is about 5 km away Edinburgh Airport
(IATA: EDI)
By train
Scot Rail serves South Queensferry through the train station 1 Dalmeny Station in the neighboring town of Dalmeny.
By bus
From Edinburgh on line 43 or line 63 Lothian Buses 43 is more suitable as it starts at St. Andrew Square (Route map of line 43). A day ticket costs £ 4 and a single ticket costs £ 2.60. As of 06.2017
In the street
From Edinburgh on the A90.
By bicycle
The National Cycle Route 76 touches South Queensferry between Falkirk and Edinburgh.
by boat
Despite the city name, there has been no ferry service to South Queensferry (anymore) since the road bridge was built. However, cruise ships go to the roadstead off South Queensferry, tender boats land at Hawes Pier under the railway bridge (for location, see Maid of the Forth boat tours). Those who have not booked an excursion can take the shuttle buses (approx. 10 GBP return), taxis (approx. 30 GBP one way) or the train (approx. 10 to 15 minutes walk uphill, train ticket depending on the time of day 5 to 7 GBP return) ).
mobility
Everything in the village is within walking distance.
Tourist Attractions
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- 1 Firth of Forth Rail Bridge (Forth Bridge).
In 1890 the railway bridge over the Firth of Forth was completed. It has a span of 2.5 km and consists of 54,000 tons of steel. The bridge has been part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage.
- 2 The Firth of Forth Road Bridge (Forth Road Bridge).The suspension bridge was built between 1958 and 1964. It is 2517 meters long and has a span of 1.006 meters between the pylons. The bridge consists of a total of almost 47,000 tons of steel, including the steel cables of the structure, which are almost 50,000 kilometers long. It carries a four-lane national road A90 and pedestrian and cycle paths on both sides. The Forth Road Bridge has been a listed building since April 2001.
- 3 The Queensferry Crossing (Queensferry Crossing, Forth Replacement Crossing).opened in 2017 after six years of construction to relieve the Forth Road Bridge, the bridge accommodates the M90. The bridge is 2.7 km long and is made of 35,000 tons of steel.
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- 4 St Mary's Episcopal Church, Hopetoun Road, South Queensferry EH30 9RB. Tel.: 44 (0)131 331 1958, Email: [email protected]. The church was built in 1440.
- 5 South Queensferry Museum, 53 High St South Queensferry EH30 9HP. Tel.: 44 131 331 5545. Open: Mon, Thu, Fri and Sat 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm; Sun 12:00 - 17:00.
- The High street with their historic buildings.
- 6 Dalmeny House, South Queensferry EH30 9TQ. Tel.: 44 131 331 1888, Fax: 44 131 331 1788.Manor house, built in Tudor style in 1817.Open: June / July only, Sa - Wed 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. only guided tours 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.Price: Adults: £ 10.00, Children 10-16: £ 6.50, Students: £ 9.00.
activities
shop
kitchen
- 1 Harry Ramsden's, at the 3 Bridges, Newhalls Rd, South Queensferry EH30 9TA. Tel.: 44 131 319 1882. Open: Mon - Thu 10:30 a.m. - 00:00 a.m., Fri 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- 2 The Boat House, 22 High St, South Queensferry EH30 9PP. Tel.: 44 131 331 5429. Bistro and wine bar.Open: Mon - Sun: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
nightlife
- 1 The Ferry Tap, 36 High Street, South Queensferry EH30 9HN. Tel.: 44 131 331 2000, Email: [email protected]. Traditional Scottish pub.Open: Sun - Wed 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. and Thu - Fri 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
accommodation
medium
- 1 Staghead Hotel, 8 High Street, South Queensferry, EH30 9PP. Tel.: 44 131 331 1039. Check-in: 14:00 - 23:00, at the bar.Check-out: 12:00.
security
trips
- 9 Inchcolm Abbey, Hawes Pier, South Queensferry EH30 9TB (on Inchcolm Island). Tel.: 44 1383 823332.
Web links
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