Port Neuk

Bay in West Lothian

Scotland

Port Neuk

North Queensferry from the Forth Bridge
North Queensferry from the Forth Bridge Credit: Mike Pennington

Port Neuk, West Lothian (Bay) is a picturesque coastal village located on the southern coast of West Lothian, Scotland. Nestled between rolling hills and the North Sea, this charming bay is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. With a population of around 1,500 residents, it offers a close-knit community that prides itself on its rich maritime heritage.

The bay itself is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, offering stunning panoramic views of the coastline and the rugged cliffs that line the shore. The sandy beaches are perfect for leisurely walks, picnics, and sunbathing during the warmer months. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing in the calm waters of the bay.

Port Neuk is also home to a small fishing fleet, which adds to its authentic charm. The local fishermen can often be seen heading out in their boats, bringing back fresh catches of seafood that are known for their quality and taste. The village has several seafood restaurants and cafes that offer delicious, locally sourced dishes.

In addition to its natural beauty, Port Neuk boasts a rich history. The village has a number of historic buildings, including a 16th-century castle and a quaint lighthouse that stands proudly on the cliffs. The bay has been an important trading port since the Middle Ages and remnants of its maritime past can still be seen in the well-preserved harbor and old stone warehouses.

Overall, Port Neuk, West Lothian (Bay) is a hidden gem that offers visitors a peaceful retreat, stunning natural scenery, and a glimpse into Scotland's maritime history.

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Port Neuk Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.991411/-3.3817211 or Grid Reference NT1378. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

North Queensferry from the Forth Bridge
North Queensferry from the Forth Bridge
Stand up paddle boarders, North Queensferry, View under the Forth Bridge from the road bridge.
Stand up paddle boarders, North Queensferry,
View under the Forth Bridge from the road bridge.
Forth railway bridge View from the inside of the lighthouse
Forth railway bridge
View from the inside of the lighthouse
The Forth Bridge The classic view of the iconic rail bridge seen from North Queensferry waterfront.
The Forth Bridge
The classic view of the iconic rail bridge seen from North Queensferry waterfront.
A Fraction of Three of the Forth Bridges Taken from the upper deck of the 'Regal Princess', this gave an opportunity to see the three iconic bridges from an unusual viewpoint.
A Fraction of Three of the Forth Bridges
Taken from the upper deck of the 'Regal Princess', this gave an opportunity to see the three iconic bridges from an unusual viewpoint.
North Queensferry
North Queensferry
Forth Railway Bridge from North Queensferry
Forth Railway Bridge from North Queensferry
Forth Railway Bridge & anchor at North Queensferry
Forth Railway Bridge & anchor at North Queensferry
Forth Railway Bridge from southbound platform on North Queensferry Station
Forth Railway Bridge from southbound platform on North Queensferry Station
Albert Hotel, North Queensferry A plaque on the building relates, "Built in 1824 the hotel was named after Prince Albert who visited North Queensferry in 1842. It stands on the site of the former 'Hope Tavern', once known as Mitchell's Inn after the landlord who also ran a coaching business."
Albert Hotel, North Queensferry
A plaque on the building relates, "Built in 1824 the hotel was named after Prince Albert who visited North Queensferry in 1842. It stands on the site of the former 'Hope Tavern', once known as Mitchell's Inn after the landlord who also ran a coaching business."
Disappearing Forth Bridge A haar rolls into the Forth on a warm April day.
Disappearing Forth Bridge
A haar rolls into the Forth on a warm April day.
Post Office Lane, North Queensferry The viaduct of the Forth Bridge beyond is partially obscured by a haar.
Post Office Lane, North Queensferry
The viaduct of the Forth Bridge beyond is partially obscured by a haar.
North Queensferry pier
North Queensferry pier
Forth Rail Bridge The forth rail bridge looking south near to North Queensferry, Fife.
Forth Rail Bridge
The forth rail bridge looking south near to North Queensferry, Fife.
The Forth Bridge The Forth Bridge, from North Queensferry.
The Forth Bridge
The Forth Bridge, from North Queensferry.
Forth Bridge Repairs Dwarfed by beams and girders, workers undertake essential maintenance on the Forth rail bridge.
Forth Bridge Repairs
Dwarfed by beams and girders, workers undertake essential maintenance on the Forth rail bridge.
The Forth Bridge From North Queensferry.
The Forth Bridge
From North Queensferry.
Harbour at East Bay, North Queensferry
Harbour at East Bay, North Queensferry
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Port Neuk is located at Grid Ref: NT1378 (Lat: 55.991411, Lng: -3.3817211)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

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Nearby Amenities

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Check Date: 2021-12-27
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Bus Stop
Hawes Pier
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Bus Stop
Hawes Pier
Bench: no
Bin: yes
Lit: yes
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South Queensferry Lighthouse
Disused Man Made: lighthouse
Lat/Long: 55.9907182/-3.3853552
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Covered: no
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Toilets
Female: yes
Male: no
Source: survey
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Telephone
Booth: KX100
Check Date: 2022-10-05
Covered: booth
Phone: +44 131 319 1627
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Post Box
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Check Date: 2022-10-05
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Toilets
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: EH30 158D
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
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Restaurant
The Railbridge Bistro
Addr City: South Queensferry
Addr Housenumber: 4
Addr Postcode: EH30 9TA
Addr Street: Newhalls Road
Fhrs Id: 661751
Source: survey
Website: https://therailbridgebistro.com/
Lat/Long: 55.9899019/-3.3868462
Pub
Thirty Knots
Addr City: South Queensferry
Contact Website: https://www.thirtyknots-southqueensferry.co.uk/
Food: yes
Old Name: Harry Ramsden's at the 3 Bridges Bar
Outdoor Seating: yes
Smoking: no
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Historic: memorial
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Cafe
Bikers Cove
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Bankhead Steading
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Addr Street: Ashburnham Loan
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Addr Housenumber: 7
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Addr Housenumber: 8
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Addr City: South Queensferry
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Street: Ashburnham Loan
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Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9883479/-3.3773342
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 55.988453/-3.3773717
Maid of the Forth
Phone: +44 131 331 5000
Shop: gift
Website: http://maidoftheforth.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 55.9905855/-3.385413
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9901045/-3.3877651
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9900381/-3.3881187
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9901604/-3.3874388
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9902181/-3.3871102
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9903374/-3.3864504
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9902774/-3.3867789
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 55.9899775/-3.3867692
Inchcolm Seals
Artist Wikidata: Q110454498
Artist Name: Kenneth A Raeburn
Artwork Type: statue
Description: Statue of two seals: a mother and a child
Tourism: artwork
Wikidata: Q110454353
Lat/Long: 55.9904891/-3.3855193
Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint
Direction: 22;NNE
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 55.9901031/-3.3879036
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On outside wall of Coastguard station, facing main road
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 55.99058/-3.3852941
Port Neuk
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 55.9910993/-3.3824537
Addr City: South Queensferry
Addr Housenumber: 1b
Addr Postcode: EH30 9TF
Addr Street: Bankhead Road
Disused Amenity: pub
Fhrs Id: 896700
Old Name: The Ferry Brewery
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 55.9882434/-3.3774215
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: shed
Capacity: 10
Lat/Long: 55.988406/-3.3781589
Cafe
Honey Pot Creative Cafe
Website: https://www.honeypotcreativecafe.com/
Lat/Long: 55.990675/-3.3834498
Pub
Hawes Inn
Addr City: South Queensferry
Addr Housenumber: 7
Addr Postcode: EH30 9TA
Addr Street: Newhalls Road
Brand: Vintage Inns
Brand Wikidata: Q87067899
Changing Table: yes
Contact Website: https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/scotland-northern-ireland/thehawesinnsouthqueensferry
Fhrs Id: 663501
Highchair: yes
Phone: +44 845 11 25 001
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.9903967/-3.3846798
Addr City: South Queensferry
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 7
Addr Postcode: EH30 9TA
Addr Street: Newhalls Road
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 55.9904893/-3.3847379
Marker: post
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Marker: post
Material: plastic
Operator: Ineos FPS
Utility: oil
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Marker: post
Material: plastic
Operator: Ineos FPS
Utility: oil
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Hawes WWPS
Colour: gray
Man Made: street_cabinet
Operator: Scottish Water
Utility: sewerage
Lat/Long: 55.9904279/-3.3860844
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.9876224/-3.3808088
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 55.9904602/-3.3855099
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 55.9905809/-3.3849358
Forth Bridge Experience
Proposed: attraction
Tourism: proposed
Website: https://scotlandsrailway.com/projects/forth-bridge-experience
Lat/Long: 55.9893306/-3.382834
Seals Craig
Information: guidepost
Operator: Forth Bridges Trail
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 55.9897575/-3.3891921
Hawes
Information: guidepost
Operator: Forth Bridges Trail
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 55.9903466/-3.3863999
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 55.9896299/-3.3810828
Artwork Type: mural
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 55.989845/-3.3885297
Shop: car_repair
Lat/Long: 55.9900627/-3.3856131
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: wall_loops
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 55.9897013/-3.3880817
New Halls
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Lat/Long: 55.9892536/-3.3845528
Railway: signal
Railway Signal Direction: forward
Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main
Ref: EY661
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Railway: signal
Railway Signal Direction: forward
Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main
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Railway: signal
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Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main
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Railway: signal
Railway Signal Direction: backward
Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main
Ref: EY663
Lat/Long: 55.9875385/-3.3823017
Railway: signal
Railway Signal Direction: forward
Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main
Ref: EY669
Lat/Long: 55.9937455/-3.3854215
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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