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Website update – October 2018
Posted on October 22nd, 2018
The Submarine Miners Song – now on YouTube The Commander of the volunteers who ran the Submarine Mining station at Port Laing was Henry Cadell. Dr Henry Moubray Cadell of Grange, DL FRSE LLD (1860 – 1934) was a Scottish geologist and geographer, noted for his work on the Moine Thrust, the oil-shale fields of […]
A Global Destination
Posted on October 2nd, 2018
“The Light Tower used to be a beacon guiding travellers across the Forth, now it is a beacon drawing visitors from around the World” – Caitlin Harder, art student 2018, on reading entries in the light tower visitors’ book. The number of countries keeps on growing from our opening in May 2010, we reached 43 […]
Web site updates August 2018
Posted on August 4th, 2018
Surrender of the German High Seas Fleet As this year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in November, North Queensferry Heritage Trust will present an exhibition in the Railway Station on what was the last act of the war – the Surrender of the German High Seas Fleet in the […]
Web site updates April 2018
Posted on April 14th, 2018
We have completely rewritten the web-site to make it much more useable on smart-phones and tablets as well as PCs. Each page should now reformat to match the screen on your device. Feedback is welcome by email to nqhtinfo@gmail.com We have added a new page about the WWI Ferry Barns Kite Balloon Station and a […]
Events for 2018
Posted on December 22nd, 2017
The NQHT Committee hopes you all have a peaceful Christmas and New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2018. Here is our list of events for 2018. Saturday 6th January We begin the New Year with a Nature Walk around the village starting at 10.30am at the War Memorial. Feb 27th — Barbara McKechnie “Life via Bahrain” From 1976 […]
Web site updates Nov 2017
Posted on November 18th, 2017
From Bruce to Bells We have added a new page on the History of North Queensferry Church under Our Heritage
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology
Posted on May 28th, 2017
Fife Council are celebrating the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology all through 2017. Every month they are featuring a location or event in the Kingdom with great prizes up for grabs including a hot air balloon flight, accommodation at top hotels, fine dining and gift boxes full of lovely things.