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North Queensferry railway station

North Queensferry railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

North Queensferry railway station is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

North Queensferry railway station is a railway station in the village of North Queensferry, Fife, Scotland. The station is managed by ScotRail and is on the Fife Circle Line, 11+1⁄4 miles (18.1 km) northwest of Edinburgh Waverley.

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Background

History

Although the station was not in service by the time of the opening of the Forth Bridge in March 1890, it was opened on 1 July 1890. The station replaced the station at North Queensferry Pier, which had been opened in 1877 to take passengers to and from the ferry across the Forth. The station has been unstaffed since 1990, following the closure of its ticket office. The original wooden Victorian station building is still standing and its design is unique to the area. To celebrate the Forth Bridge Centenary in 1990, a large mosaic depicting the bridge and the local area, created entirely by local residents, was unveiled at the station on Platform 2. The mosaic is now a well-known landmark on…

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Coordinates
56.0124, -3.3947
Address
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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Queensferry railway station?
North Queensferry railway station is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.0124°, -3.3947°.
Who owns North Queensferry railway station?
North Queensferry railway station is owned by ScotRail.