Between trains at North Queensferry

In the wait between trains I spent a little time exploring North Queensferry and was surprised to discover how much there was to find, assisted by a leaflet (Self-guided tours of the Forth Bridges) from the Forth Bridge Heritage Centre. The walk over the old Forth Road Bridge offered some spectacular views too.

The highlights of the walk included the Harbour Light Tower on the Town Pier, the world’s smallest working lighthouse (1817); the historic Albert Hotel (1824) which the community is attempting to save from a planned conversion into flats; the restored Jubilee Well (1897) honouring 60 years of Queen Victoria’s reign; Carlingnose Point wildlife reserve with a view of the Gov’y Pier; and, of course, the three Forth Bridges.

The boarded up Albert Hotel in North Queensferry

You can find out more about the history of the area on the website of the North Queensferry Heritage Trust which includes some really terrific walks round the village and walks around the peninsula.

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