Please advises what to do in Queensferry (Edinburgh)- Scotland

[adx74]

Can anyone advise what is the best way to spend a day in Queensferry (Edinburgh)- Scotland or nearest neighborhoods. I am not the type of tourist eager to spend time in museums. A good local guide for a tour would be a good recommendation for me. Any others tips are welcome.

There are several terminal in Queensferry (Edinburgh)- Scotland, or only one? If there are many please advise how can I find the info where the ship will be docked (MSC line). What is the best way to travel between port and tourist area? Some recommendations for tasting some local food?

Thank you!

[tartanexile81]

Hi ADX,

 

I posted some info last year about how to get to Edinburgh from South Queensferry so here's links to the threads which have lots of pictures.

 

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2031574

 

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2046842

 

There is also a website which will tell you more about the local area and where your ship will dock too. It is run by a volunteer group of which I am a member and it's

 

http://www.cruiseforth.com

 

Being a local I would be more than happy to help you with your ideas but you will also get lots of people's ideas if you do a search on the British board, maybe by just putting something simple like "Edinburgh what to do". You will probably know by now that Queensferry on the South side of the River Forth, is a tender port and about 9 miles from Edinburgh.

 

For a start you could take a hoho bus to get your bearings. There are 5 different routes to choose from and the red or green lines would give you an overview of our beautiful city.

 

 

http://http://edinburghtour.com/ There are also all sorts of walking tours round Edinburgh. Sandeman's for example gets great reviews on Tripadvisor and our friends loved it.

 

http://www.newedinburghtours.com/#_=_

 

It is a very historic city and without going into museums you can learn about and experience what life was like several centuries ago. A walk down the Royal Mile will let you see the Castle, St Giles Cathedral, Mary King's Close, The Whisky Experience and Holyrood Palace.

 

The architecture is amazing particularly in the New Town which was built around 200 years ago and there are you will find lots of beautiful gardens, art galleries and great shops.

 

Does any of that appeal to you? Once I know more about the kind of thing you're interested in I'll hopefully help with food etc.

 

I hope you will reply to this. I have found recently that people are posting questions and not coming back to get their answer after other members have done their best to help

[Louise sail]

Thank. You tartan for all your great information we will use it in July when we visit on the Eurodam.We have been to Edinburgh before but were unsure of the means of transport from port.We will be climbing the stairs to the train and thinking of your helpful post.

 

Heather

[tartanexile81]

Thank. You tartan for all your great information we will use it in July when we visit on the Eurodam.We have been to Edinburgh before but were unsure of the means of transport from port.We will be climbing the stairs to the train and thinking of your helpful post.

 

Heather

 

Happy to help Heather. Let me know if you need any more help with your visit to Edinburgh.

 

BTW, as you're using the train, I would recommend you buy a full price day return rather than a cheap day return. If you buy the cheap ticket, it means you will not be able to get a train back between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. and that is probably the time you will want to travel back. At Edinburgh Waverley there is a big board in the main concourse that details the times of the next trains departing and where they will stop. You can get on any train that stops at Dalmeny.

 

Look out for the volunteers on the pier as you get ooff the tender; we all wear purple uniform.

[adx74]

Thanks, I will analyze all the information that you gave me and I will come back if i need additional information.

[EndersFoul]

First tip: look around and realize you are in Scotland and take a moment to appreciate the history and beauty that surrounds you!

 

Few minor things: there is free wifi on the train- use it to send emails back home :). Also, the bathrooms in Waverly station cost (I think) .35 - i wound up having to break a bill at a local shop!

 

Your cruise ship should offer excursions, there is a great mix of modern and history in Edinburgh, The Royal Mile is a great stroll, wear sneakers and stretch those leg muscles first though. Princes Street has modern shopping - i suggest ending the day there and getting a snack at Princes Street Gardens, people watching and ice cream- which happens to be across the street from Waverly Station.

 

If you like being super active, climbing to Arthur's Seat will give you a fun view of the city. Or, like the previous poster said, get a HoHo bus ticket, ride a full circle and decide where you want to get off and explore a little more.