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Queensferry Museum
South Queensferry
The museums collections trace the history of the people of Queensferry and Dalmeny, the historic ferry passage to Fife, the building of the road and rail bridges, and the wildlife of the Forth estuary. 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 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. Was it intended to evoke good fortune in harvesting the land or sea, or as a device to drive out evil spirits? See the full size model in the museum and ponder.
Opening Times
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 1pm, 2.15pm - 5pm. Sunday 12 noon - 5pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Contact
Queensferry Museum
53 High Street
South Queensferry
West Lothian
EH30 9HP
| Phone: | 0131 331 5545 |
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| Email: | museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk |
| Website: | http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/inte... |
