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This is the earliest photograph of the Longcraig site that we can find. It shows the grand fleet moored in the Forth during the 1st World War. Longcraig pier is the smudge just below the gondala of the air ship.

Longcraig pier is situates on the south bank of the river forth, half a mile east from the the forth Bridge and the Hawes Inn. The pier was one of several used by the ferry's that crossed the Forth. In the days of sailing boats the pier used would change depending on the state of the tide and the prevailing wind. Longcraig is the east most of three on the south shore, the others being Hawes and Queensferry Harbor. The introduction of steam powered ferry's in the late 19th century saw Longcraig pier fall into disuse.

This picture shows left to right Longcraig pier, Hawes pier and South Queensferry harbor pier on the south shore and North Queensferry harbor pier on the north shore. The shadow of the Forth Rail Bridge can clearly be seen.

The pier is built on top of a rocky spur that runs out at an approx 45 degree angle to the shore. The cottages were once home to estate workers but are now part of the Rosebery Estates rental property portfolio.