Inverkeithing and North Queensferry Through Time

Simpson, Eric, Robertson, George

ISBN 10: 1445605252 / ISBN 13: 9781445605258

Published by Amberley Publishing, 2011

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Seller Inventory # 55883657-20

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Inverkeithing and North Queensferry Through Time
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445605252
• ISBN 13: 9781445605258
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.686 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Inverkeithing was created a royal burgh in the twelfth century owing to its importance as a port and its strategic position on the King's Highway linking north and south. This strategic position owed much to its proximity to its wee neighbour of North Queensferry at the northern end of the Queensferry Passage. From the time of Queen Margaret the Queensferry Passage, now replaced by rail and road bridges, has been a vital artery of traffic.Inverkeithing, now bereft of other former industries of paper-making, pottery manufacture and ship-building is now largely a residential town. But it retains at its core, its medieval plan and many of the features of a historic Scottish burgh. These include a traditional Scottish tolbooth, a fine auld mercat cross and the essential wide central square. North Queensferry is home to a popular sea life centre, appropriately housed in an old quarry.

About the Author

Eric Simpson acted as historical consultant for the BBC Grand Tours of Scotland programmes. He has written many books for Amberley. He lives in Fife and has an extensive collection of Scottish seaside memorabilia.