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Queensferry Museum, Edinburgh
One of the most striking displays, and a symbol of Queensferry�s distinct identity, is the ancient custom of the �Burry Man�. Clad from head to foot in a costume made from the burrs of the burdock plant he parades through the former burgh for nine hours on a Friday in early August. The origins and m...
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The City of Edinburgh Council - Queensferry Museum
The Museum traces the history of the people of Queensferry and Dalmeny, the historic ferry passage to Fife, the construction of the rail and road bridges, and spotlights the wildlife o...
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Scottish Museums Council: Queensferry Museum
The museum tells of the history of the town of South Queensferry, describing the development of the Queensferry passage, the growth of the former Royal Burgh and the building of the Forth rail and road bridges. Life, work and leisure, including the annual Ferry Fair and life-size model of the Burry ...
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Queensferry Museum, Edinburgh
The Adjacent Forth Road Bridge, once the largest suspension bridge in Europe is of equal interest to visitors at the Queensferry Museum, accounting its construction from 1958 to its opening in 1964. The bridge was welcomed by some and loss of past traditions and a way of life by others, replacing th...
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Queensferry Museum on AboutBritain.com
Queensferry's unique history is highlighted by the ancient annual custom of the Burry Man. Clad from head to toe in a costume made from the burrs of a burdock plant, he parades through the town for nine hours, on a Friday in early August. The origins of the ceremony are lost in the mists of time...
aboutbritain.com
Visitscotland Queensferry Museum South Queensferry Museum Welcome
Situated in the historic former royal burgh of Queensferry, the museum commands magnificent views of the two great bridges spanning the Forth. Its collections trace the history of the people of Queensferry and Dalmeny, the histor...
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Queensferry Museum in Edinburgh - Edinburgh & Lothian - UK Attraction
Situated in the historic former royal burgh of Queensferry, the museum commands magnificent views of the great bridges spanning the Forth. It traces the history of the people of Queensferrt and Dalment, the historic ferry passage to Fife, the construction of the rail & road bridges and spotlights th...
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Queensferry Museum, Edinburgh, United Kingdom : Reviews of Queensferry Museum - Yahoo! Travel
This museum charts the growth of the surrounding area before, during and after the building of the celebrated bridges. Visitors will be astounded by descriptio...
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