North Queensferry
in Fife of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.009 and -3.391 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 0' 32" and W -3° 23' 28"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:55 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:04 am and 3:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore North Queensferry

North Queensferry in Fife (Scotland) with it's 1,070 inhabitants is located in United Kingdom about 338 mi (or 544 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in North Queensferry is now 01:55 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of North Queensferry, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Edinburgh Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 24 mi (or 38 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Livingston, Edinburgh, Glenrothes, Dalkeith and Perth. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F

Morning Temperature -2°C / 28 °F
Evening Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Night Temperature -1°C / 31 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 997 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 31% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

2°C (35 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

Address
0,3 mi
St. Margaret*s Head North Queensfe
1HP North Queensferry,Inverkeithing
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Norton House

Address
5,2 mi
Ingliston
EH28 8LX Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


DAKOTA EDINBURGH

Address
1,8 mi
FERRYMUIR RETAIL PARK 1 SOUTH QUEENSFERRY
EH30 9QZ South Queensferry
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Novotel Edinburgh Park

Address
6,5 mi
15 Lochside Avenue SAT NAV USE: EH11 4DG
EH12 9DJ EDINBURGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


KING MALCOLM HOTEL

Address
3,2 mi
QUEENSFERRY ROAD SCOTLAND
KY11 SDS DUNFERMLINE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Edinburgh Marriott Hotel

Address
5,7 mi
111 Glasgow Road
EH12 8NF Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kellerstain Stables

Address
6,0 mi
9 Gogar Station Road
EH12 9BS Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


GARVOCK HOUSE HOTEL

Address
4,8 mi
ST JOHNS DRIVE TRANSY
KY12 7TU DUNFERMLINE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Parkhead House

Address
3,2 mi
Abercorn Road
EH30 9SL South Queensferry
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport

Address
4,7 mi
Edinburgh International Airport
EH28 8LL Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Train Journey South Across Forth Railway Bridge Over Firth Of Forth Scotland

Published: September 07, 2014
Length: 10:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of a cloudy day train journey on the Forth Railway Bridge which spans the Firth of Forth, on a diesel passenger train from North Queensferry in Fife, to Dalmeny near Edinburgh....


April Train Arriving Railway Station North Queensferry Scotland

Published: April 05, 2013
Length: 17:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland April afternoon video of a passenger train arriving at the railway station in North Queensferrry in Fife having just crossed the Forth Railway Bridge over the Firth of Forth....


Christmas Day Sunrise Forth Railway Bridge Scotland

Published: December 25, 2014
Length: 23:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of Christmas Day sunrise by the Forth Railway Bridge on ancestry visit to North Queensferry, Fife. This is a cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth in the east...


60163 Tornado at North Queensferry

Published: March 17, 2009
Length: 51:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: jw26040

60163 Tornado at North Queensferry station on 7th March 2009.


Class 37s - North Queensferry Tunnel

Published: March 07, 2009
Length: 01:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gordanovich

Spitfire Railtours "Celtic Growler" railtour, hauled by two West Coast Railway Company Class 37 diesel locomotives, emerges from the tunnel at North Queensferry on the way back to Edinburgh....


Trains at North Queensferry

Published: February 28, 2015
Length: 39:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Scotrail170

A variety of 158s,170s and a 43 at North Queensferry. Apologies for the annoying people in the background but nothing could be done about them. Anyway enjoy!


55002 At North Queensferry On 12/4/14

Published: April 12, 2014
Length: 22:52 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: jw26040

55002 At North Queensferry On 12/4/14.


Christmas Tree Forth Railway Bridge North Queensferry Fife Scotland

Published: December 19, 2012
Length: 18:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of a Christmas Tree by the Forth Railway Bridge over the Firth of Forth on visit to North Queensferry, Fife.


Scotland North Queensferry

Published: February 23, 2014
Length: 21:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: QQLX


Scottish East Coast Main Line from Just Trains

Published: March 16, 2012
Length: 51:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JustTrainsVideos

Scottish East Coast Main Line for RailWorks 3 from Just Trains - see more details at http://www.justtrains.net/product.asp?pid=533 Based on the real-world route, this expansion for RailWorks...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Forth Bridge

The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, to the east of the Forth Road Bridge, and 14 kilometres (9 mi) west of central Edinburgh. It was opened on 4 March 1890, and spans a total length of 2,528.7 metres .

Located at 56.0004, -3.38873 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges completed in 1890, Cantilever bridges, Category A listed buildings in Edinburgh, Category A listed buildings in Fife, Transport in Edinburgh, Railway bridges in Scotland, Listed bridges in Scotland, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks, Bridges in Fife, Bridges in Edinburgh, Firth of Forth

Forth Road Bridge

The Forth Road Bridge is a suspension bridge in east central Scotland. The bridge, opened in 1964, spans the Firth of Forth, connecting the capital city Edinburgh, at South Queensferry, to Fife, at North Queensferry. It replaced a centuries-old ferry service to carry vehicular traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians across the Forth; rail crossings are made by the adjacent and historic Forth Bridge.

Located at 56.0009, -3.40413 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1964 establishments in Scotland, Bridges completed in 1964, Bridges in Fife, Former toll bridges in Scotland, Listed bridges in Scotland, Category A listed buildings in Edinburgh, Category A listed buildings in Fife, Road bridges in Scotland, Suspension bridges in the United Kingdom, Transport in Edinburgh, Bridges in Edinburgh, Firth of Forth

Inchgarvie

Inchgarvie (occasionally "Inch Garvie") is a small, uninhabited island in the Firth of Forth. Its name comes from Innis Garbhach which is Scottish Gaelic for "rough island". Local tradition has it that the island takes its name from the young herring, or "garvies" which sheltered in large shoals around its shores - this is however folk etymology as the first element is Gaelic. Although now uninhabited, Inchgarvie has been inhabited throughout various periods of history.

Located at 56.0008, -3.38639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of the Forth, Uninhabited islands of Scotland, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Former populated places in Scotland

Jamestown Viaduct

The Jamestown Viaduct is part of the Forth Rail Bridge in Scotland. It crosses the Hamlet of Jamestown and the village of North Queensferry in Fife.

Located at 56.007, -3.392 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed bridges in Scotland, Listed buildings in Fife, Viaducts in the United Kingdom, Railway bridges in Scotland, Bridges in Fife

Jamestown, Fife

Jamestown is a hamlet in Fife, Scotland. The A90 road and the Fife Circle Line are two modes of transport in Jamestown. The nearest ferry is from Rosyth, and goes to Zeebrugge. Edinburgh Airport is the nearest airport.

Located at 56.018, -3.389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Fife

Deep Sea World

Deep Sea World is a popular aquarium located in the village of North Queensferry, in Fife, Scotland. It is host to a collection of large sand tiger sharks, also known as ragged toothed sharks or grey nurse sharks, and various other species of shark.

Located at 56.0082, -3.3909 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Visitor attractions in Fife, Aquaria in the United Kingdom

Forth Replacement Crossing

The Forth Replacement Crossing is a road bridge under construction in Scotland. It is being built alongside the existing Forth Road Bridge across the Firth of Forth, and will connect Scotland's capital city Edinburgh, at South Queensferry, to Fife, at North Queensferry. Proposals for a second Forth crossing were first put forward in the 1990s, but it was not until the discovery of structural issues with the Forth Road Bridge in 2005 that plans were moved forward.

Located at 56.0046, -3.4124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Road bridges in Scotland, Motorway bridges in the United Kingdom, Proposed bridges in the United Kingdom, Cable-stayed bridges in the United Kingdom, Bridges in Fife, Bridges in Edinburgh, Proposed buildings and structures in Scotland, Firth of Forth

Priory Church, South Queensferry

The Priory Church of St Mary of Mount Carmel, commonly called the Priory Church or St Mary's Episcopal Church, is a congregation of the Scottish Episcopal Church located in South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, Scotland. The church building was constructed in the mid 15th century for the Carmelite Order. It served as the parish church in the 16th and 17th centuries, but subsequently fell into disrepair. In 1890 it was restored and reopened by the Scottish Episcopal Church.

Located at 55.9909, -3.3982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Carmelite monasteries in Scotland, Category A listed buildings in Edinburgh, Listed churches in Scotland, 1450s architecture, 15th-century church buildings, Episcopal churches in Scotland

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Port na Banrighinn