Events - past and present

NQHT runs several events on a regular basis, as well as one-off specials. This page displays extracts - click on the green links to open each Event item in full

Exhibition

Posted on April 7th, 2020

The Exhibition in the Waiting Room at the Railway Station is temporarily closed to the public. Please remember that the virus can be spread by contact with contaminated hard surfaces such as door knobs. Use hand sanitizer or wash your hands.

Steaming Forth . . .

Posted on April 7th, 2020

. . . the joy of steam & The Forth Bridge. To celebrate the 130th Anniversary of the iconic Forth Bridge – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – this exhibition shows a number of unique and seldom-seen photographs, with details, by renown railway photographer John Clemmens. Here is sneak preview of one of John’s images. […]

Submarine Miners > Royal Engineers

Posted on March 20th, 2020

Tuesday 5th May 2020 by Duncan McNiven & Boyd Williamson Boyd will talk about the Submarine Miners who operated from Port Laing and “the Guv’y Pier” until 1906, when they were disbanded. Duncan will take over at that point and talk about their reincarnation in 1906 as the City of Edinburgh (Fortress) Royal Engineers.

Postponement of all events

Posted on March 17th, 2020

Please note that all NQHT events are postponed as of 17th March 2020. We will follow NHS and Scottish Governmentadvice. Normal service will resume whenever possible. The Current Exhibition in the Waiting Room at the Railway Station is open to the public. Please remember that the virus can be spread by contact with contaminated hard […]

Nature Walk – May 2020

Posted on February 21st, 2020

Saturday 2nd May 2020 John Done will lead a guided walk exploring Carlingnose Nature ReserveCarlingnose Nature ReserveCarlingnose Nature Reserve and the Fife Coastal Path For visitors to the village, this walk will commence at the Railway Station at 10 a.m. (there are Toilets and Parking spaces at the Station). John will lead participants done the […]

When the Wind Blows

Posted on February 21st, 2020

Thursday 19th March 2020 by Stan Green, Growforth Growforth or the Plant Market at Hillend is now well established as a quality supplier of plants and just as important advice which this talk gives a great opportunity to ask questions. Remember that members get a useful discount when shopping there!

The Rise and Fall of Dunfermline Linen

Posted on February 5th, 2020

by Hugh Walker Hugh, an ex-HP research engineer has also turned into a talented historian. His talk promises to be super interesting, particularly for the members and friends who love knitting, weaving and handcrafts. Tuesday 18th February 2020; 7.30 pm; Railway Station

Nature Walk Wednesday 19th June 2019

Posted on June 12th, 2019

John Done will lead a nature walk round West Bay and then the Coastal path on Wednesday 19th June. This walk is in two parts – you can choose to join either or both parts of the walk. Part 1 – John will set off from the War Memorial at 6.30 pm to check out […]

Famous Artists Exhibition

Posted on June 11th, 2019

The artists that helped to define Scotland North Queensferry Heritage Trust presents an exhibition dedicated to the world famous artistic talents of: JMW Turner, Charles Martin Hardie, Martin Hardie, Sir John Lavery, Terence Cuneo – supported by local artists of today. We are grateful to the Royal Collection Trust, National Galleries of Scotland, Abbotsford Trust, […]

Membership 2019

Posted on March 17th, 2019

Membership subscription for 2019 is now due. Your membership of the North Queensferry Heritage Trust is gratefully appreciated because it allows us to continue with our efforts in highlighting the rich heritage of North Queensferry. This is your annual notice for renewal of your membership. The Trust must firstly apologise to all members for the […]