Today mum & I visited South Queensferry on the River Forth, situated between the famous road and rail bridges. (As a child I was aghast at the thought of the train going up and down over the 3 humps like a rollercoaster!) Traditionally it is the narrowest crossing point between Edinburgh and the North. Despite having been brought up in Fife, I don't remember ever having visited there until recently, when an old friend introduced me to the Two Bridges café restaurant. Thanks Jo!
I think it gets quite busy at the weekends and in summer, but I love the big tables, and 3 large arched windows that look out onto the river. Oh... and the coffee and cakes. Can you see the big drippy candles over the fireplace? Worth a visit offpeak/season. I resolved to return and investigate some of the shops and galleries that grace the cobbled riverside in more detail.
Architecturally, it sits very prettily on the edge of the Forth. Glimpses and views through to old buildings and the river. I like the mix of styles, and the half-pavement that goes up over the shops in places. No horrible fascia signs here... all signwritten by hand!
An odd, (but worth a look) little museum features a life size burry man - repelling, yet fascinating - I feel as if I will dream about him tonight!
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Posted by: caireen | March 28, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Did you see the Hawes Inn in South Queensferry ? mentioned in Kidnapped by RLS
Posted by: creativevoyage | March 28, 2009 at 08:14 PM