Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a road trip drive to Loan Street on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to South Queensferry near Edinburgh in West Lothian, Britain, United Kingdom. The Loan is a a steeply sloping street and historically significant street at the heart of the town's fascinating transition from a medieval pilgrim crossing to a bustling industrial and whisky hub, and finally into an attractive commuter and visitor destination. South Queensferry itself traces its name back to the 11th century when Anglo-Saxon Princess Queen Margaret, wife of King Malcolm III, established a free ferry passage across the Firth of Forth for pilgrims traveling to St Andrews. Historically, The Loan was the primary route where townsfolk led their livestock up to the grazing lands at Ferrymuir. A major fire broke out in the distillery here, engulfing the premises. Burning liquid flowed down The Loan, leading to a surreal and infamous local incident where townsfolk and birds became intoxicated from the burning alcohol. The distinctive red brick warehouses of the distillery on The Loan have since been largely replaced by a supermarket, a medical centre, and the Viewforth Bank Industrial Estate. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March, ending on Tuesday 21st June
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