One which no longer exists but will have been heard of by many locals
is the “Hole in the Wa’”.
This stood on the North side of the High Street, to the right of where was ‘Fairlies’ Butcher, now 'Maisies’.
Throughout the years there have been many pubs and hotels in Queensferry. One which no longer exists but will have been heard of by many locals is the “Hole in the Wa’”. This stood on the North side of the High Street, to the right of where was ‘Fairlies’ Butcher, now 'Maisies’. Run by Miss Jemima Morrison, born in Queensferry around 1843, she took over from her parent’s, both of whom had been ill for several years, John (who died 1883 and was Publican and Baker) and Janet (who died 1882). It was known as one of the Ferry’s more unusual pubs, where you buy a carry out beer in your own ‘joug’. There was a ring on the wall for tying up a horse while the owner enjoyed a refreshment. The ‘pub’ collapsed shortly after the Great War 1914-1918 and was demolished in the 1930’s. Jemima died in 1936 aged 93. © Queensferry History Group 2018
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