Outing to Inchcolm Abbey on the Maid of the Forth - Wednesday 23rd August 2017

The fourth of our Summer Outings was held on Wednesday 23rd August, when 32 members made the trip on the Maid of the Forth from South Queensferry to Inchcolm island.  After braving the parking area that was Waterloo Place, thanks to diversions for traffic at Easter Road/Abbeyhill starting earlier than was stated and problems with traffic lights, the coach travelled from Edinburgh stopping for coffee at Dobbie's near Livingston. This included a tour round the roundabout as Robbie the driver got confused by his sat-nav. It was then on to South Queensferry and boarding  the ‘Maid of the Forth’ for our trip out to Inchcolm Island. Time for seal spotting on the way, with plenty time on the island to admire the Abbey and explore the old fortifications from the two World Wars. Returning back on the boat under all three bridges with opportunities to take photos of seals on marker buoys as well as getting some great views of the bridges from different angles.

Some people stayed on in South Queensferry for tea but the rest returned to Edinburgh and the on-going congestion.
Thanks to those who organised the outing and made it an enjoyable day as well as arranging a lovely day and calm water.

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