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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What's On in August?
Ferry Fair Festival
South QueensferryFerry 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
Sunsets & Music
Soak up the views to live music and DJs in South Queensferry.
Terrace Sessions
Thirty Knots, South Queensferry
Every Friday from 5pm enjoy a live DJ soundtracking your Friday night and incredible views across the water. Food and drinks available. No bookings, walk ins only.
Summer Sessions
The Railbridge, South Queensferry
Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm, enjoy live music from local artists. Advance booking is recommended.
Week 1 | 1 -11 August
Game On
Throughout August, Edinburgh
Game On, the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games, arrives in Edinburgh this summer. More >
Victorians at Hopetoun
Fri 2 August, Hopetoun House | More >
Inverkeithing Highland Games
Sat 3 Aug Inverkeithing | More >
Botanical Beauty at Culross
Sat 3 Aug at 10:00, Culross Palace | More >
BARC Racing Festival
Sat 3 - Sun 4 Aug, Knockhill Racing Circuit | More
Clay Modelling
Mon 5 Aug, Honeypot Creative Cafe | More >
Ceramic Painting
Tues 6 Aug - Honeypot Creative Cafe |More >
Arthurs Secrets
Tues 6 August, 1-3pm, Holyrood Park | More >
Bug Busters Trail at Culross
Fri 9 Aug at 10:00, Culross Palace | More >
Family Adventure at Linlithgow
Fri 9 August, Linlithgow | More >
Week 2 | 12 - 18 August
Heart of the Helix Walk
Every Monday, 7pm, Heart of the Helix Walk, Helix Park (Home of The Kelpies, Falkirk | More >
Outlander Locations at Culross Tour
Sat 17 Aug at 14:00, Royal Burgh of Culross | More >
The Spirits of the Palace - After Hours Tours
Sat 17 Aug at 17:00, Royal Burgh of Culross | More >
Arthur's Adventure
Sun, 18 August , Holyrood Park | More >
Craigies Farm
Craigies Farm, on the outskirts of South Queensferry, has grown to become one of the UK’s leading farm shop destinations and represents the very best in modern Scottish farming.
Enjoy a wide range of events throuhough August including:
- Pick your Own
- Pick and Play
- Pamper a Pony
- Clydesdale Experience
- Little Farmer Playbarn
Week 3 | 19 - 25 August
Heart of the Helix Walk
Every Monday, 7pm, Heart of the Helix Walk, Helix Park (Home of The Kelpies, Falkirk | More >
Chocolate Truffle Making
16, 17 & 18 Aug, Abbot House, Dunfermline | More >
Herbal Wellbeing - Create a Herbal Bath
Tue 20 Aug, Abbot House, Dunfermline | More >
AIG Women's Open Golf
Wed 21 - Sun 25 Aug, St Andrews | More >
The Land of the Binns - Outdoor History Tour
Sat 24 Aug at 13:00, House of The Binns More
Origami Workshop
Sat 24, Abbot House Dunfermline | More >
Heart of the Helix Walk
Every Monday, 7pm, Heart of the Helix Walk, Helix Park (Home of The Kelpies, Falkirk | More >
Supertruck Scotland
Sat 24 - Sun 25 Aug, Knockhill Racing Circuit | More >
Arthurs Amble
Mon 26 Aug, Holyrood Park | More >
Comedy of Errors Open Air Theatre
Wed 28 Aug, Helix, Falkirk | More >
Collections Care Talk
Thu, 29 Aug at 18:30 + 1 more, House of the Binns | More >
North Queensferry Village Show
Sat, 31 Aug at 2pm, North Queensferry Community Complex | More >
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Every care is taken to ensure these listings accurate but we take no responsibility for errors and advise you to check with the event organiser before making a special journey.
Edinburgh Fringe
02 – 26 August 2024.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet. It takes place every August, right on our doorstep in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city.
Just a short train hop from the centre of Edinburgh, be sure to add the Forth Bridges to your itinerary. Or, stay in one of the lovely hotels in Queensferry and, after a busy time taking in all the events, retire to the feel of a traditional Scottish fishing village.