The Binks
Until about 1812, the natural jetty formed by these rocks was a regular landing place for the Queen's Ferry, so named since Margaret, second wife of Malcolm Canmore King of Scots from 1058 to 1093 endowed ships for the free passage of pilgrims and the poor and hostels for them on either shore. It may be assumed that she used the ferry herself when going between Dunfermline and Edinburgh Castle
This Plaque Commemorates the 900th Anniversary of the Death of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland. Put in place by St. Margaret's Chapel Guild on the 16th November 1993.
In the background is the famouse Forth Bridge which is a cantilever railway bridge that crosses the Firth of Forth in Scotland. It connects Edinburgh and Fife by rail and is considered a symbol of Scottish engineering and heritage. It was completed in 1890 and was the world's first and longest multispan cantilever bridge at the time. It is still in use today as part of the East Coast railway route. The Forth Bridge was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
Beyond the bridge Inchgarvie Island can be seen. Inchgarvie Island is a small, uninhabited island in the Firth of Forth. It lies beneath the Forth Bridge. The island has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the 15th century when it was fortified by King James IV. It served as a prison, a quarantine station, a defence post and a hawk training ground. Today, it is a haven for wildlife, especially seabirds such as fulmars, herons and cormorants.
The Binks is in South Queensferry, a town on the shore of the Firth of Forth, west of Edinburgh. It is named after the ferry service that was established by Queen Margaret in the 11th century and operated until 1964. South Queensferry is famous for its views of the Forth Bridge, and the Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing that span the Forth. South Queensferry has a rich history and culture, with attractions such as Queensferry Museum, Dalmeny House, Hopetoun House and Edinburgh Castle nearby. South Queensferry also hosts the Ferry Fair, an annual festival that dates back to the 12th century and features a crowning of a local school-girl as the Ferry Fair Queen.
www.theforthbridges.org/visit-the-forth-bridges/forth-bri...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forth_Bridge
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchgarvie
The Binks
Until about 1812, the natural jetty formed by these rocks was a regular landing place for the Queen's Ferry, so named since Margaret, second wife of Malcolm Canmore King of Scots from 1058 to 1093 endowed ships for the free passage of pilgrims and the poor and hostels for them on either shore. It may be assumed that she used the ferry herself when going between Dunfermline and Edinburgh Castle
This Plaque Commemorates the 900th Anniversary of the Death of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland. Put in place by St. Margaret's Chapel Guild on the 16th November 1993.
In the background is the famouse Forth Bridge which is a cantilever railway bridge that crosses the Firth of Forth in Scotland. It connects Edinburgh and Fife by rail and is considered a symbol of Scottish engineering and heritage. It was completed in 1890 and was the world's first and longest multispan cantilever bridge at the time. It is still in use today as part of the East Coast railway route. The Forth Bridge was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
Beyond the bridge Inchgarvie Island can be seen. Inchgarvie Island is a small, uninhabited island in the Firth of Forth. It lies beneath the Forth Bridge. The island has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the 15th century when it was fortified by King James IV. It served as a prison, a quarantine station, a defence post and a hawk training ground. Today, it is a haven for wildlife, especially seabirds such as fulmars, herons and cormorants.
The Binks is in South Queensferry, a town on the shore of the Firth of Forth, west of Edinburgh. It is named after the ferry service that was established by Queen Margaret in the 11th century and operated until 1964. South Queensferry is famous for its views of the Forth Bridge, and the Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing that span the Forth. South Queensferry has a rich history and culture, with attractions such as Queensferry Museum, Dalmeny House, Hopetoun House and Edinburgh Castle nearby. South Queensferry also hosts the Ferry Fair, an annual festival that dates back to the 12th century and features a crowning of a local school-girl as the Ferry Fair Queen.
www.theforthbridges.org/visit-the-forth-bridges/forth-bri...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forth_Bridge
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchgarvie