The above photographs show,from left to right, a view of the garden area and part of the large carpark;  a side view of the  War Memorial Institute;  a more comprehensive view of the garden area.

Welcome  to the Queensferry War Memorial  Institute Website!

For over a century the War Memorial Institute has  been part of  the history of Queensferry and to celebrate the centenary  we would like the Institute to contain a permanent  display of that history.  Anyone in possession of photographs   and/or literature , relating to Queensferry's past, or who have an interest  in its history and might be willing to collate  documents, photographs, letters etc. relevant  to the period, please contact  Geoff Rudall. (Chairman). Or perhaps you'd like to post an entry in our Guest Book  for us to  contact you?   Constructive comments, suggestions-- and even criticism  will be appreciated !

             Queensferry School.                                     Roll of Honour 1914

                                      A SHORT HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTE.

                                                  1909--  the idea of a Liberal Club takes form.

                                                  1911--    Lease signed by the new trustees of

                                                                     the Liberal Club.

                                                  1914--1918---Great War; Liberal Club closed.  

                                                   1920--  on 29th December, reopened as the Queensferry Institute

                                                                   and War Memorial. 

                                                  1939--1945--The Second World War.

                                                  1986--Charity Commission Registration.

                                                  2005  --Institute designated as a Grade 2 listed building.

 The building is in use most days of the week with groups ranging from dog training classes to a Slimming Club. The modest income from these activities is being --and has been--used to update the facilities in the building.

Among projects already carried out  are installment of a new heating system throughout and a new water heater in the kitchen.  The conveniences have been upgraded and a disabled facility has been created, also disabled access to the building.

Thanks to funding received from The Queensferry Streetscape Improvement Scheme, a new wall,gates and railings have been put in place whilst  the scrub land to the side of the building has been cleared and landscaped.

Further relevant info.

As  forementioned -I think!-  the institute is a Grade 2 listed building and enjoys a central location on the corner by the  ASDA traffic lights in Queensferry.

The Institute has two rooms: 

1 }  large 8m X 16 m with attached kitchen.  Hall has wood sprung dance floor. 

2 }   meeting/activity room 7m X 10m.

Venue Capacity;  Institute is usually hired as a complete building. Minimum charge is £15 for first hour ; each successive hour is negotiable depending on number of hours.

Large and  small tables available also chairs for approx. 40.

Availability  depends on existing bookings. Day and evening bookings available.

Disabled facilities are provided by means of a ramp access to main building.

Off road parking on site for approx 40 vehicles.

The only possible negative feature in this elderly-but decidedly young at heart lady's CV- is that there is no specialist equipment available !!

The present Committee is comprised of the Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, 3 Committee members along with the support of 2 co-opted County Councillors. The Committee meets on a bi-monthly basis,usually on a Monday.  The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Spring and will be advertised in greater detail accordingly.

Every support will be greatly appreciated for this charming old building.

  Chairman; G. Rudall.                     Telephone- 01244 535200                           email- grudall@hotmail.com