Due to essential maintenance the WEST Footpath/Cycleway is CLOSED except during weekends, please use the EAST Footpath/Cycleway.
There are roadworks in both directions.
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Ferry Fair Festival
Ferry Fair Highlights
Ferry Fair Week (4-10 August) lasts a whole week, building up to a vehicle and walking parade around Queensferry and crowning ceremony for the Ferry Fair Queen on Saturday afternoon. Flags go up along the High Street and shops are decorated, bring a real festival feel to Queensferry.
Ferry Fair Friday (9 August) starts early with The Burryman starting his walk from The Staghead Hotel and touring the burgh before returning at 6.00 pm.
Ferry Fair Day (10 August) is the most exciting day of the year for a lot of local children (and adults!). This is the day that all the children in the Court get dressed up and take part in the Tour of the Burgh before the Main Procession takes us along the High Street for the formal crowning of the Ferry Fair Queen by our Gracious Person.
Photo credits: Alistair Pryde
2024 Programme
Events will run every day and or evening from Sunday 4th Aug to Saturday 10th Aug.
All event details will be in the 2024 Programme, available from July at local venues such as Ferry Fair Bookshop, Scotmid, Town Cryer, Queensferry Library and Barnardo's Charity shop.
Programmes can also be pre-ordered.
There is a small charge for programmes and all proceeds go towards the Ferry Fair Festival.
Get Involved
Join in local eventsWindow Watchers
Window Watchers competition to look in the shop windows and spot the item that shouldn't be there!
Boundary Race
A 2.5 mile race around South Queensferry open to runners age 12 and over.
Bellstane Walk
Compete to carry two 80lb weights from Bellstane, along the High Street, and back to Bellstane.
Dog Show
Winners of each category are awarded with their very own 'The Little Pad' Dog Hamper filled with lots of tasty treats and not to mention the winning rosette!
Parade
There will be a motorised parade departing from Queensferry High School, touring the town then joining a walking parade departing from Queensferry Primary School.
