South Queensferry

[Rob MacKillop]

Fans of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped" might appreciate knowing this is Hawes Inn, South Queensferry, where Davie Balfour slept before getting press ganged...note the end of the famous Forth Bridge.

Hawes Inn 4a by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


Two bridges in this shot, one from the 1960s, one not built yet...just a couple of legs in place:


road brigs 1a by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


The village of South Queensferry, where all the above is centred:


South Queensferry 2a by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


All DP3M, SPP.​

 

[Tom Dunne]

Love the composition in the first image and the sky that seems to mimic the trees. The other two images, of what looks like a very nice place, are fine images too.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Tom. Yes, it's a fine place for a walk with a camera...and great fish and chips at the Hawes Inn!

 

[Pete Askew]

A fine set Rob but that first is rather special, historical context aside. Some fantastic lines, especially the wall vs the bridge.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yes, it's a cracking scene for a photo, Pete. I'll head back on my own next time, as I found my interesting companion a little too interesting from time to time when I wanted to focus on taking shots. But I got it pretty good, I think, with that first one.

 

[Aldous Lau]

Saw this in Flickr earlier today, specially like #3, very nice images Rob

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Aldous!

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Excellent set Rob, the sky in the first comes to life and a great backdrop for the lines going toward it. Is it Balfour & Beatty building the new bridge?

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks.

I don't know who is building it, but I'm sure it's more than two guys...

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Thanks.

I don't know who is building it, but I'm sure it's more than two guys...

Thought you Scots were tough , it seems not

 

[Pete Askew]

It took 'em goodness knows how long just the paint the last one!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yes, but I must say it is looking magnificent after all the treatment to it. No more painting for 25 years, they say.