Sea Life Centre North Queensferry

This beautiful picture was taken by Garry Irvine. There are some beautiful walks around the historic centre of North Queensferry, a picturesque village in Fife. There are many interesting things to see in addition to the impressive structure which dominates, the magnificent Forth Rail Bridge, such as:

Local attractions:

• Deep Sea World
• Forth Rail Bridge
• War memorial
• Carlingnose Nature reserve
• Forth bridge
• Port Laing beach

Things to do:

• Visit the world’s smallest working lighthouse in the village
• Enjoy a boat trip from town pier
• Take the stroll along some the most stunning views in Scotland
• Take in the breathtaking views across the Firth of Forth
• Come and experience what it is like to be at the bottom of the sea at Deep Sea World

North Queensferry Heritage

The Trust is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and beauty of North Queensferry and the immediate surroundings and aims to encourage, preserve, develop and improve features of historic, architectural or environmental value. The Trust is a member of Scottish Civic Trust, Scottish wildlife Trust and the Forth Estuary Forum. Deep Sea World would recommend you visit their site to fully appreciate the village and its history. www.nqht.org

Where to stay:

The Queensferry Hotel is conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland’s capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated within walking distance of Deep Sea World as well as close to rail and road links, and only 20 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. www.queensferryfifehotel.co.uk

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