Hound Point

#5625 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Hound Point is a marine terminal off a rocky headland of that name on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, Scotland, just east of the Forth Bridge at South Queensferry. Opened in 1975, it is owned and operated by Ineos as an oil-export terminal for North Sea oil and is the largest such facility in Scotland. ()

Opened: 1975 (49 years ago)Coordinates: 56°0'21"N, 3°21'33"W

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Hound Point – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forth Bridge, Deep Sea World, Barnbougle Castle, Dalmeny House.

1.2 miW
Iconic suspension bridge for traffic
Forth Bridge, Edinburgh
31 min walk • Spanning the Firth of Forth, the Forth Bridge stands as a testament to Victorian engineering and is one of Scotland's major landmarks, located just outside of Edinburgh. This cantilever railway bridge, completed in 1890, is often hailed as an industrial marvel of its...
1.2 miW
Aquarium with underwater tunnel and sharks
Deep Sea World, North Queensferry
32 min walk • Deep Sea World is an aquarium located in the village of North Queensferry, in Fife, Scotland. It is host to a collection of large sand tiger sharks, also known as ragged toothed sharks or grey nurse sharks, and various other species of shark.
1.3 miSE
Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Barnbougle Castle, Edinburgh
35 min walk • Barnbougle Castle is a much-altered tower house on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, between Cramond and Queensferry, and within the parish of Dalmeny. It lies within the Earl of Rosebery's estate, just north-west of Dalmeny House.
1.6 miSE
History museum, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Dalmeny House, Edinburgh
40 min walk • Dalmeny House is a Gothic revival mansion located in an estate close to Dalmeny on the Firth of Forth, to the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was designed by William Wilkins, and completed in 1817. Dalmeny House is the home of the Earl and Countess of Rosebery.
1.4 miSW
55°59'28"N • 3°23'8"W
Forth Boat Tours, Edinburgh
37 min walk • Boat tours, Tours, Outdoor activities

Hound Point

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Hound Point plan & book

Hound Point – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Forth Bridge, Edinburgh

Deep Sea World, North Queensferry

Barnbougle Castle, Edinburgh

Dalmeny House, Edinburgh

Forth Boat Tours, Edinburgh