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

From Catwalk to Granny and Back

Posted on November 16th, 2012

Event From Catwalk to Granny and Back Date 16th Nov. 2012 Time 7:30 pm Details A lighthearted look at how Hazel became involved in millinery from sharing her granny’s interest in hats to having her own work modeled on the catwalk. She will bring along samples of her work for people to look at and try on and […]

Autumn Bird & Nature Walk

Posted on September 15th, 2012

Event Autumn Bird & Nature Walk Date 15th Sep. 2012 Time 9:00 am Details Spot the arrival of the winter migrants and visitors. Presenter: John Done Venue War Memorial

Early steamers of the Forth

Posted on January 24th, 2012

Event Early steamers of the Forth Date 24th Jan. 2012 Time 7:30 pm Details A look at the beginning of steamship services in and from the Forth and the history of the “Brilliant” in particular.  Learn things you didn’t know about the dawn of steamship travel. Presenter: Colin Bain Price: £3.00 £2.00 (members) Venue North Queensferry Community Centre

Battle of Inverkeithing & Pitreavie 1651 – Cause & Effect

Posted on November 16th, 2010

Event Battle of Inverkeithing & Pitreavie 1651 – Cause & Effect Date 16th Nov. 2010 Time 7:30 pm Details Some have described the Battle of Inverkeithing and Pitreavie, during which many Scots died, as a minor skirmish but Oliver Cromwell himself described it as “an unspeakable mercy”. Whose description is correct and how important was this battle to […]

Autumn Bird Walk

Posted on September 18th, 2010

Event Autumn Bird Walk Date 18th Sep. 2010 Time 9:00 am Details Spot the arrival of the winter migrants and visitors. Venue War Memorial

Antiques Road Show

Posted on November 20th, 2009

Event Antiques Road Show Date 20th Nov. 2009 Time 7:00 pm Details Trevor Kyle, from the Edinburgh auction house Lyon & Turnbull, will spend an evening examining some of the items brought along by the audience, giving a potted history of the item and a valuation.  The evening will begin at 7.00pm with wine and nibbles while items […]

AGM 2009

Posted on October 13th, 2009

Events – AGM Event AGM Date 13th Oct. 2009 Time 6:30 pm Details Venue North Queensferry Community Centre

Doors Open Day

Posted on September 20th, 2009

Event Doors Open Day Date 20th Sep. 2009 Time 1:00 pm Details Meet at the head of the Town Pier for a tour of historic North Queensferry, including entry into the Light Tower.  The tour will conclude at Deep Sea World with entry to our Bridges and Railway exhibition. A short film (courtesy of Balfour Beatty) will be […]

Autumn Bird Walk

Posted on September 9th, 2009

Event Autumn Bird Walk Date 09th Sep. 2009 Time 5:30 pm Details Walk through the village, starting promptly at 6.30pm and returning to the War Memorial at 7.00pm to pick up any late starters. Venue War Memorial