Northcliff overlooks the historic South Fife fishing village of North Queensferry and the famous Forth Bridges.

As its name suggests, North Queensferry lies at the northern end of the traditional ferry crossing from Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, to the Kingdom of Fife. Ferries have taken passengers across the River Forth at this point for many centuries, among them Queen Margaret, later Saint Margaret, who is thought to have established the first ferry link in the 11th century.

With the advent of the railways, the classic Forth Railway Bridge was opened in 1890 and, as the road system developed in the second half of the 20th century, an equally stunning Forth Road Bridge was built a short distance upriver. When this opened in 1964, the ferries ceased to operate, but North Queensferry has somehow managed to retain the peaceful charm and beauty of a traditional coastal village. Its proximity to the Forth Bridges and the motorway network make it an ideal mid point for guests visiting Edinburgh, Fife and Tayside.