Piers · Central Scotland
Hound Point Terminal
In or near North Queensferry.
Hound Point Terminal is a pier in the United Kingdom.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- North Queensferry · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hound Point Terminal is a seaside pier on the coast of central Scotland — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. It sits within the Edinburgh West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area EH30.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Hound Point Terminal is a pier located in central Scotland, postcode EH30. It serves as a significant oil terminal and is integral to the region's energy infrastructure. The facility is known for its deep-water capabilities and strategic position on the Firth of Forth.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.0061, -3.3594
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH30 9TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- North Queensferry — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: w22927837 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Peatdraught Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Whitehouse Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Long Craig Pier
Piers · 1.5 km
Mons Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Mons Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Inch Garvie,Firth of Forth,defensive installations
Castles · 1.8 km
Inch Garvie
Islands · 1.8 km
Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry
Piers · 1.9 km
Forth Bridge Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 2.0 km
Forth Bridge
UNESCO World Heritage · 2.0 km
Battery Point Picnic Area
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Deep Sea World
Zoos & aquariums · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Peatdraught Bay
Peatdraught Bay — a natural feature in scotland central.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Whitehouse Bay
Whitehouse Bay — a natural feature in scotland central.
📷 3📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Mons Hill
Mons Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 118 m.
📷 5📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Inch Garvie,Firth of Forth,defensive installations
Inch Garvie,Firth of Forth,defensive installations — architectural structure in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Hound Point Terminal
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Green Oak Nature Retreat
Green Oak Nature Retreat — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Edinburgh Caravan Club
Edinburgh Caravan Club — a campsite in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Burgh Arms
The Burgh Arms in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh
Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh
Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen
Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
More piers in this region
📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Castle Stalker Jetty (private)
Castle Stalker Jetty (private) is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Garellochhead North
Garellochhead North is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 3
📷 4Piers · Central Scotland
Balloch Pier railway station
Balloch Pier railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hound Point Terminal?
- Hound Point Terminal is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH30 9TD).
- What is Hound Point Terminal?
- Hound Point Terminal is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hound Point Terminal?
- The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH30 9TD.
- Is Hound Point Terminal free to visit?
- Yes, Hound Point Terminal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hound Point Terminal?
- The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH30 9TD.