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Forth Bridge
UNESCO-listed Victorian cantilever railway bridge spanning the Firth of Forth, a masterwork of 19th-century engineering in 54,000 tonnes of steel.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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North Queensferry
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
About North Queensferry
North Queensferry works well as a base: 5 minutes from Dalgety Bay, 14km from The Royal Mile.
North Queensferry is in Scotland, United Kingdom, with about 1,100 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Dalgety Bay, about 4 km away.
North Queensferry is a historic coastal village in Fife, Scotland, situated on the Firth of Forth, 9 mi (14 km) from Edinburgh city centre. Located on the North Queensferry Peninsula, it is the southernmost settlement in Fife.
The town derives its name from the ferry service established by Queen Margaret in the 11thRead more
century; the prefix North serves to distinguish it from South Queensferry, on the opposite shore of the Forth. The Forth Rail Bridge (1890), the Forth Road Bridge (1964) and the Queensferry Crossing (2017) all meet the Fife coast at North Queensferry. The village is a tourist destination, home to 43 listed buildings by Historic Scotland.
North Queensferry is bounded by three nature protected areas: Carlingnose Point Nature Reserve, Ferry Hills and St Margaret's Marsh. The town lies on the Fife Pilgrim Way and the Fife Coastal Path, one of Scotland's Great Trails.
The village has a population of 1,076 (2011), with a significant share working in nearby Edinburgh. Notable present and former residents include Prime Minister Gordon Brown and author Iain Banks.
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What is there to see near North Queensferry?
Within an hour or so of North Queensferry: Forth Bridge (1 km), The Bikers Cove (2 km), Edinburgh Zoo (11 km), National Museum of Scotland (14 km).
Are there any good drives near North Queensferry?
The nearest famous roads are The Royal Mile, Glen Lyon and College Valley.
Where is North Queensferry?
North Queensferry is in Scotland, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Dalgety Bay.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,070
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 56.0090, -3.3913
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from North Queensferry
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
The Bikers Cove
A waterfront biker cafe in South Queensferry beneath the iconic Forth bridges, offering stunning views and a warm welcome to riders.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Edinburgh Zoo
Scotland's capital zoo home to the UK's only giant pandas and over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
11 km · about 20 min drive
museum
National Museum of Scotland
A stunning Victorian and modern building housing diverse collections from Scottish history to world cultures and natural science.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Edinburgh Castle
Dramatic fortress perched atop Castle Rock, dominating the Edinburgh skyline for over 900 years.
14 km · about 25 min drive
historic highway
The Royal Mile
Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
The High Kirk of Edinburgh with its distinctive crown spire, mother church of Presbyterianism on the Royal Mile.
14 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Calton Hill
An accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near North Queensferry
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- Right hereThe Royal MileEdinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
- Right hereCalton HillAn accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
- 16 kmArthur's Seat, EdinburghAncient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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