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10th Anniversary as a World Heritage Site
13 June 2025World Heritage Site Anniversary Events
The Forth Bridge is marking its 10th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a free public exhibition and presentation.
Exhibition Thursday 3rd July - Saturday 5th July
10am - 4pm
Location: Transport Scotland Contact & Education Centre, Ferrymuir Gait, South Queensferry, EH30 9SF.
There will be a public exhibition on the history of the Forth Bridge, plans and artefacts from the building of the bridge and the people involved. Also on show will be material related to world heritage sites in Scotland, and those around the world that were listed in 2015, from Iran, France and Japan to Uruguay, Jamaica and Mexico.
There will be family education activities to join in - including the chance to inspect a Lego scale model of the Forth Bridge.
The exhibition is open to all and free to attend. No need to book.
Enjoy great views of the Forth Bridges from the Viewpoint and windows of the Contact & Education Centre (lift access available).
Presentation: Thursday 3rd July
6pm-7pm
Location: Transport Scotland Contact & Education Centre, Ferrymuir Gait, South Queensferry, EH30 9SF and online
In association with Edinburgh World Heritage, there will be a presentation celebrating the Forth Bridge's 10th anniversary of becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The keynote speaker is Dr Miles Oglethorpe who will give a talk entitled "Celebrating Industrial World Heritage" covering how the Forth Bridge World Heritage nomination came about, and where it fits into the wider context of the representation of Industrial Heritage on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. In addition, there will be an introduction by the Forth Bridges Forum, closing remarks from Network Rail about future plans for the bridge and an opportunity for questions.
Advance booking is essential for both in person and online.
This free event will be viewable online for those unable to attend in person.
For those attending in person, the 10th anniversary of World Heritage Exhibition will open at 530pm to visit in advance of the presentation.
Book via Edinburgh World Heritage
Forth Bridges Trail
The Forth Bridges Trail offers a great introduction to the bridges and local area.It takes in many points of historic interest, introduces local tales and folklore, and offers some incredible panoramic views.
A circular five mile route, the trail can easily be completed in a day. Take a picnic or stop off to sample the cafes along the way.
Walk or cycle, experience an epic train ride across The Forth Bridge and enjoy a boat trip on the Firth of Forth.