Towns & cities · Central Scotland
North Queensferry
Also known as: Port na Banrighinn a Tuath
North Queensferry — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- North Queensferry · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach North Queensferry by train, with the nearest station being North Queensferry, located just 0.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
North Queensferry is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,060 people. Address: KY11. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0111°, -3.3942°.
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Official information
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From the Wikipedia article
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 11th 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. North Queensferry is bounded by Carlingnose Point Nature Reserve and St Margaret's Marsh. The town lies on the Fife Pilgrim Way and the Fife Coastal Path, one of Scotland's Great Trails. Today, the village is a tourist destination, home to 43 listed buildings by Historic Scotland. 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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Background
History
The village takes its name from Saint Margaret of Scotland, the wife of King Malcolm III of Scotland, who is said to have established the village to ensure regular ferry crossings across the Firth of Forth for the benefit of pilgrims travelling to St Andrews. Margaret is said to have made her arrival in Scotland here in 1068, and to have regularly used the ferry crossing when travelling between the then capital Dunfermline, and Edinburgh Castle. From around this time, the crossing became known as the Queen's Ferry. Margaret died in 1093 and made her final journey by ferry to Dunfermline Abbey, where she remains buried. Her son, David I of Scotland, awarded the ferry rights to the abbey. A…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0111, -3.3942
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY11
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Phone
- +44 (0) 7598 986 152
- Population
- 1,060
- Nearest railway station
- North Queensferry — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.ainmean-aite.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009725 (CC0)
- wikipedia: North Queensferry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Forth Bridge, North Queensferry.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
North Queensferry railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.1 km
Willie's Well
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Hill House, Main Street, North Queensferry
Historic houses · 0.2 km
2 Post Office Lane, North Queensferry
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Clifton House, Chapel Place, North Queensferry
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Forth Bridges Light House Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Lighthouse, Pierhead, North Queensferry
Lighthouses · 0.3 km
North Queensferry Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.3 km
Deep Sea World
Zoos & aquariums · 0.4 km
Town Pier, North Queensferry
Piers · 0.4 km
Town Pier
Piers · 0.4 km
Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 0.4 km
North Queensferry is a village in central Scotland with a population of 1,060. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,060
- Constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Things to see in North Queensferry
144 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in North Queensferry →
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Inverkeithing
Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Inverkeithing railway station
Inverkeithing railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
Royal Naval Air Station Donibristle
Royal Naval Air Station Donibristle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
St John's Church, Church Street, Inverkeithing
St John's Church, Church Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, Halbeath Tramway, Inverkeithing
Bridge, Halbeath Tramway, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Braefoot Battery
Braefoot Battery in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
North Queensferry railway station
North Queensferry railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Town House, Townhall Street, Inverkeithing
Town House, Townhall Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing
Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Thomson's Lodging, 2-4 Bank Street, Inverkeithing
Thomson's Lodging, 2-4 Bank Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 4Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Inverkeithing Museum
Inverkeithing Museum in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Fordell's Lodging, 16-18 Church Street, Inverkeithing
Fordell's Lodging, 16-18 Church Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Peter's Parish Church, Church Street, Inverkeithing
St Peter's Parish Church, Church Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts F.C.
Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts F.C. in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Burgh Arms
The Burgh Arms in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Moffat Cottage, 13-17 Heriot Street, Inverkeithing
Moffat Cottage, 13-17 Heriot Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing
War Memorial, Church Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing
Episcopal Church of St Peter, Hope Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Wildlife reserves · Central Scotland
Ferry Hills SSSI
Ferry Hills SSSI in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Ferrytoll Park and Ride
Ferrytoll Park and Ride in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Inverkeithing Baptist Church
Inverkeithing Baptist Church in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Cadwell's Paper Mill
Cadwell's Paper Mill in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
North Queensferry railway station
North Queensferry railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Willie's Well
Willie's Well — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Hill House, Main Street, North Queensferry
Hill House, Main Street, North Queensferry — house in North Queensferry, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
2 Post Office Lane, North Queensferry
2 Post Office Lane, North Queensferry — house in North Queensferry, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Clifton House, Chapel Place, North Queensferry
Clifton House, Chapel Place, North Queensferry — house in North Queensferry, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Forth Bridges Light House Museum
Forth Bridges Light House Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near North Queensferry
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.
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Green Oak Nature Retreat
Green Oak Nature Retreat — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Burgh Arms
The Burgh Arms in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · Central Scotland
Champany Inn
Champany Inn — a restaurant in scotland central.
📷 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall
Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Queensferry?
- North Queensferry is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY11).
- What is North Queensferry?
- North Queensferry — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to North Queensferry?
- The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY11.
- Is North Queensferry free to visit?
- Yes, North Queensferry is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Queensferry?
- The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY11.