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	South Queensferry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Queensferry (often referred to as South Queensferry to distinguish it from North Queensferry), originally a Royal Burgh in West Lothian is now part of the City of Edinburgh, Scotland.
		It is located some ten miles to the west of the city centre, on the shore of the Firth of Forth between the Forth Bridge and the Forth Road Bridge, approximately 8 miles (13 km) from Edinburgh Airport.
		South Queensferry hosts the strange annual procession of the Burry Man during the Ferry Fair.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Queensferry (691 words)

	Queensferry Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Queensferry, sometimes also called South Queensferry, sits on the south shore of the narrowest part of the Forth Estuary east of Grangemouth, looking across to North Queensferry, its twin on the Fife shore.
		The "Queen" in Queensferry was Queen Margaret, the wife of Malcolm III.
		Queensferry is defined by the road and rail bridges that lie either side of it.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /queensferry/southqueensferry (782 words)

	QUEENSFERRY - LoveToKnow Article on QUEENSFERRY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		from Dalmeny station on the North British railway, and is sometimes called South Queensferry, to distinguish it from the Queensferry on the opposite shore.
		Queensferry became a burgh of royalty in 1363, a royal burgh in 1639 and a police burgh in 1882, and belongs to the Stirling district group of parliamentary burghs (with Stirling, Culross, Dunfermline and Inverkeithing).
		of Queensferry, was a seat of the Dundases from 1124 to 1875, was besieged in 1449, received a visit from Cromwell in 1651 and was partly rebuilt about 1850.
	85.1911encyclopedia.org /Q/QU/QUEENSFERRY.htm (410 words)

	North Queensferry Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		North Queensferry lies at the tip of a rocky promontory extending south from Fife into the Firth of Forth, ten miles west of the centre of Edinburgh.
		When this was opened by the Queen on 4 September 1964 the ferries ceased, and North Queensferry again became bypassed by advances in transport technology.
		And wherever you are in North Queensferry the views are dominated by one or other, or both bridges.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /queensferry/northqueensferry (910 words)

	Queensferry History Group Newsletter
		Queensferry owes its name to that most revered of queens, the saintly Queen Margaret, who established a ferry here in the 11th century for pilgrims journeying to Dunfermline and St Andrews.
		Queensferry's engineering wonder of the world the Forth Bridge, was constructed between 1883 and 1890.
		I suspect the royals that the people of Queensferry remember with most affection are Queen Margaret, Mary Queen of Scots, Robert the Bruce and the not so royal Sir William Wallace.
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /cannypublishing/newsletter.html (1168 words)

	Queensferry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The small town of Queensferry lies on the south shore of the Firth of Forth just eight miles west of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city.
		As a convenient crossing place, the area may have been known before the Romans arrived, but the town is traditionally associated with Saint Margaret, the Anglo-Saxon princess who married King Malcolm III Canmore.
		Queensferry had become a flourishing seaport by the 17th century, trading in coal, wool and hides and importing wine, silk, linen and timber from Europe and Scandinavia.
	www.ferryfair.co.uk /queensferry.htm (257 words)

	North Queensferry Pictures - The Fife Side of the Firth of Forth
		North Queensferry is a small place in Fife, on the other side of the Firth of Forth.
		South Queensferry on the Edinburgh side of the Firth of Forth is a fairly busy place in comparison.
		North Queensferry is the starting point of the Fife Coastal Path that runs for a large part of Fife's coastline all the way to Dundee.
	www.scotland-flavour.co.uk /north-queensferry.html (756 words)

	Queensferry Museum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Situated in the historic former royal burgh of Queensferry, the museum commands magnificent views of the two great bridges spanning the Forth.
		Its collections trace the history of the people of Queensferry and Dalmeny, the historic ferry passage to Fife, the building of the road and rail bridges, and the wildlife of the Forth estuary.
		Queensferry's unique history is highlighted by the ancient annual custom of the Burry Man. Clad from head to toe in a costume made from the burrs of a burdock plant,
	www.cac.org.uk /venues/queensmuse.htm (162 words)

	October 2003
		A repair was needed to the cut-out on the bracket light in Dundas Street, Queensferry and an additional 5mtr column street light with dipped lantern required between 8 and10 Church View, Pentre.
		Ditch / Queensferry / the work had not been completed due to staff illness; however Neil Parry was arranging to have the large items of debris removed.
		Queensferry regeneration programme was hoped to be completed by Christmas 2003/the Clerk would continue to remind the Authority for progress updates.
	www.queensferrycc.org.uk /october_2003.htm (1238 words)

	Northcliff - self-catering accommodation in North Queensferry, Fife, Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Northcliff overlooks the historic South Fife fishing village of North Queensferry and the famous Forth Bridges.
		As its name suggests, North Queensferry lies at the northern end of the traditional ferry crossing from Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, to the Kingdom of Fife.
		With the advent of the railways, the classic Forth Railway Bridge was opened in 1890 and, as the road system developed in the second half of the 20th century, an equally stunning Forth Road Bridge was built a short distance upriver.
	www.northcliff.co.uk (177 words)

	The Forth Bridge to Aberdour
		However, don't be in too much to a hurry to leave North Queensferry itself since there are fine views here too, such as the unusual one between the Bridge's "legs".
		Some of the buildings in the village date from the 17th century but North Queensferry is much older; it was an important crossing point from Fife to the Lothians several centuries earlier.
		In the summer months it is possible to sail from North Queensferry to Inchcolm and its abbey which will be described later.
	homepages.tesco.net /~fcp/coast_01.htm (1685 words)

	Overview of South Queensferry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Formerly in the county of West Lothian, South Queensferry lies on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, 10 miles (16 km) west of Edinburgh.
		South Queensferry was created a burgh of regality in the 13th century and made a Royal Burgh in 1636.
		Today, South Queensferry is a dormitory village and yachting centre with electronics, oil storage and whisky industries..
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townfirst294.html (270 words)

	Queensferry History Group Who We Are (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The Queensferry History Group, founded in 1988, grew from the commitment of those who attended Pam Shaw's Local History evening classes at Queensferry High School.
		Special acknowledgement must be made to the Queensferry Association, which was the local Civic Trust for the Queensferry, Dalmeny and Newton area.
		One of its main aims was "To stimulate public interest in the history and character of Queensferry and its surroundings".
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /cannypublishing/who_are_we.html (127 words)

	QUEENSFERRY - Online Information article about QUEENSFERRY
		South Queensferry, to distinguish it from the Queensferry on the opposite See also:
		FERRY (from the same root as that of the verb " to fare," to journey or travel, common to Teutonic languages, cf.
		of Queensferry, was a seat of the Dundases from 1124 to 1875, was besieged in 1449, received a visit from See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /PYR_RAY/QUEENSFERRY.html (688 words)

	Edinburgh Evening News - Summer arts festival for South Queensferry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		A SUMMER arts festival which would draw visitors to South Queensferry during the Fringe is to be launched this August.
		The aim is to emulate the long-running and hugely successful Pittenweem Arts Festival, which is held every August in the picturesque Fife fishing village and attracts thousands of visitors to take in exhibitions, concerts, fireworks displays and theatre.
		The Queensferry Arts Festival is due to run from August 20-29.
	edinburghnews.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=462282004 (647 words)

	Scottish Towns - North Queensferry, Fife
		The ferries were originally operated by the church, under the Abbot of Dunfermline but this eventually became too tedious a task so in 1275 the service was let to the local seamen.
		They were much sought after by the people who had just come off the ferries, or were trying to pluck up the courage to go on their first sea crossing.
		Today North Queensferry is a pleasantly quiet and relatively traffic-free place, although its' old ferry facilities now attract speedboat and sailing enthusiasts.
	www.scottish-towns.co.uk /fife/n-queens (249 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Scotland \| Mobile giant cuts 300 jobs
		Mobile phone company Motorola is closing its South Queensferry factory at the end of this month, with the loss of 300 jobs.
		The company has denied that it has timed the closure to coincide with the Holyrood elections, in an attempt to deflect attention from the move.
		Motorola spokesman Patrick Hamilton said the firm announced proposals to close the South Queensferry semi-conductor plant last May and move its operations to the Lanarkshire factory.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/scotland/2938677.stm (430 words)

	Agilent \| Queensferry
		Agilent Technologies' facility at South Queensferry in the United Kingdom has been granted the first ever calibration accreditation based on Internet-enabled technology to make measurements of complex reflection and transmission coefficient parameters.
		Agilent's service customers can now take advantage of the superior uncertainties provided by the system; equivalent to those provided by NPL but with the timeliness and price advantages associated with a commercial laboratory.
		Contact the UK Contact Center to request "standards lab cal at South Queensferry" for network analyzer calibration and verification kits, attenuators, terminations and air lines.
	metrologyforum.tm.agilent.com /sqf.shtml (326 words)

	The Beginning of Queensferry Parish Church
		In the early 17th Century the people of South Queensferry were still using the Dundas owned Priory Church as their place of worship.
		Wanting a church of their own and enjoying the benefits of healthy trading conditions, the merchants and skippers decided to build a church he and support a minister with a stipend of 400 merks Scots.
		In 1661 Queensferry signed the Oath of Allegiance to King Charles 11 which committed the Burgh to acceptance of Episcopacy.
	home.freeuk.net /qpc/history/beginning.html (1158 words)

	History of the Church in Queensferry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The Beginning of Queensferry Parish Church - Wanting a church of their own.....
		The Origin of the St Andrew Congregation - back to the days when Queensferry was famous for....
		"The history of the Church in Queensferry" was compiled in 1985 to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Queensferry Parish Church.
	home.freeuk.net /qpc/history (164 words)

	RMS Caronia II Timeline - Virtual North Cape Cruise of 1952 - 21-23 July Queensferry and Oban (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Queensferry is the port for charming Edinburgh which, "penniless lass wi' a lang pedigree" though she may be, is a lovely city with a history that stirs the imagination.
		Princess Street is one of the famous streets of the world; romantic Edinburgh Castle, dominating the entire city from atop ragged cliffs.
		Queensferry is the port for the City of Edinburgh, whose ancient buildings are full of memories of a romantic past.
	www.caronia2.info /d520721.htm (542 words)

	Queensferry Business Association - business a to z - page three (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The boat has a heated observation lounge affording panoramic views of Edinburgh, magnificent views of the Forth Bridges and marine wildlife viewed from our onboard binoculars and telescopes.
		Hawes cars is the longest established taxi company in Queensferry.
		Hawthorne House is to be found in the heart of South Queensferry's conservation area, originally built in the early 1800's it has been run as a guesthouse by the present owner, Moira Cunningham for 6 years.
	www.qba.org.uk /members_atoz_three.html (392 words)

	South Queensferry
		At this time, the Firefighting Protection both for Port Edgar and South Queensferry consisted of a motor driven Merryweather Pump which was kept at Port Edgar and was manned, when needed, by the Dockyard police.
		The building was well alight when the South Queensferry Firemen arrived and it was necessary to call on reinforcements from Edinburgh and the surrounding area.
		South Queensferry Fire Station is situated on Rosebery Avenue, formerly Hospital Road, to the south of the town.
	www.btinternet.com /~graeme.kirkwood/LB/58.htm (742 words)

	Queensferry UK, Indoor Flying - RC Groups
		Unfortunately I won't be making it to the first indoor flying session this year due to another committment but hope that they prove to be as successful as they did last year.
		Queensferry is a few miles west of Chester along the road a bit from RAF Sealand, the flying is held at the Deeside Ice Rink and is always well attended with an interesting variety of models.
		Walter Wilkinson of Hilcott Electronics is usually there with his table of indoor goodies and it is a good afternoon out (or perhaps I should say in).
	www.rcgroups.com /forums/showthread.php?t=67035 (463 words)

	Welcome to North Queensferry Primary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		We at North Queensferry Primary school are pleased that you have visited us today.
		We are a small school, just to the north of the River Forth in Scotland, right next to the famous Forth Railway Bridge.
		Staff, parents and children work very hard in the beautiful setting of North Queensferry village.
	www.fife-education.org.uk /europe/NorthQueensferry (65 words)

	Ferryburn Dental Care :: South Queensferry :: Home
		We are a modern, forward thinking practice, based in South Queensferry, Edinburgh.
		We are continuously investing in staff training, the latest materials and advanced equipment to enable us to provide the best possible service for our patients.
		We believe that by listening carefully to our patients we can help make their visit to our dental practice a relaxed and pleasant experience for adults and children alike.
	www.janetclarke.co.uk (120 words)

	Ferryburn Dental Care :: South Queensferry :: Location (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The Practice is located in South Queensferry, a quiet & pretty suburb of Edinburgh.
		Set between the famous Forth Road and Rail Bridges, South Queensferry is easily accessible by most forms of transport.
		The Practice is only 10mins by Train from the centre of Edinburgh, the station being only 5mins walk from the practice.
	www.janetclarke.co.uk /location.html (214 words)

	Overview of North Queensferry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Ferries continued to operate between North and South Queensferry until 1964, when the Forth Road Bridge was opened to traffic.
		Its Town Pier was built by John Rennie in 1810-18 and extended for steamships by John Telfer in 1828.
		At the Pierhead is the Signal Tower, with its hexagonal copper-domed lantern (c.1810).
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townfirst111.html (246 words)

	Queensferry and The Fourth Bridges
		The area on the right is North Queensferry.
		In the top left of the picture is North Queensferry.
		This picture was taken from the harbour in South Queensferry.
	www.steveng.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /pictures/bridges (234 words)

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