North Queensferry

North Queensferry is a town in Fife, Scotland, on the Firth of Forth, between the Forth Bridge and the Forth Road Bridge.

Related Topics:
Fife - Scotland - Firth of Forth - Forth Bridge - Forth Road Bridge

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The town is named after Saint Margaret of Scotland who used to cross the firth by ferry from "Queen's Ferry" to visit her chapel in Edinburgh Castle.

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Saint Margaret of Scotland - Edinburgh Castle

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She died in 1093 and made her final journey by ferry to Dunfermline Abbey. Her son, David I of Scotland, awarded the ferry rights to the abbey.

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Dunfermline Abbey - David I of Scotland

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There had been ferries at North Queensferry until 1964 when the Forth Road Bridge was opened.

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The town pier was designed by John Rennie. One of the main attractions is the Deep Sea World marine aquarium.

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John Rennie - Aquarium

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North Queensferry is currently home to the acclaimed novelist Iain M. Banks. Gordon Brown also has a home in the area.

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Iain M. Banks - Gordon Brown

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