Due to essential maintenance the WEST Footpath/Cycleway is CLOSED except during weekends, please use the EAST Footpath/Cycleway.
There are roadworks in both directions.
Access RestrictionsThe Contact and Education Centre in South Queensferry is hosting a range of fun engineering related activities for young people and families between 2 July and 11 August 2018.
The ‘Fantastic Forth, Future Engineers’ Summer Programme provides direct and inspiring experiences of engineering; encouraging young people and families to ‘take a closer look at engineering’ and showcases the variety and creativity of modern engineering.
All activities are offered FREE of charge and builds on the Forth Replacement Crossing project’s successful outreach and education programme whilst directly supporting the Year of Young People 2018
The range activities on offer are aimed at young people of all ages including:
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm
The ‘Fantastic Forth - Future Engineers’ Family Quests offers families opportunities to undertake problem solving and work together as a team to explore the Project Exhibition within the Contact and Education Centre and to go out on to the Forth Road Bridge and learn all about the unique setting of the fantastic three Forth bridges constructed in three different centuries.
No pre-booking is required.
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm
The ‘Fantastic Forth - Future Engineers’ Bridge Walk encourages families to take the opportunity to walk across the Forth Road Bridge to explore its scale and structure whilst marvelling at its bridge neighbours and considering the differences between the three magnificent bridges that span three centuries.
On completion of this challenge, report to the Contact and Education Centre to find out if you are a lucky ‘Fantastic Forth Future Engineers’ Certificate of Achievement winner.
No pre-booking is required.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Ages: 9 - 14
The workshops aim to encourage and motivate young people to become future engineers. The sessions will include a series of inspiring activities led by engineers from different areas of the Queensferry Crossing project and Transport Scotland.
Booking for your workshop can be made via frcenquiries@transport.gov.scot with NAME, DATE OF BIRTH and PREFERRED DATES (1st, 2nd and 3rd choice options).
Tuesday Dates |
Wednesday Dates |
Tuesday 3 July |
Wednesday 4 July |
Tuesday 10 July |
Wednesday 11 July |
Tuesday 17 July |
Wednesday 18 July |
Tuesday 24 July |
Wednesday 25 July |
Tuesday 31 July |
Wednesday 1 August |
Tuesday 7 August |
Wednesday 8 August |
Please note that a parent/guardian will be required to remain at the Contact and Education Centre during the workshop and can be responsible for up to 4 participants.
On successful completion of an Engineering Workshop, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement as well as a unique educational pack and goodies!
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Ages: 9 - 14
The workshops aim to encourage and motivate girls to become future engineers. The sessions will include a series of inspiring activities led by engineers from different areas of the Queensferry Crossing project and Transport Scotland.
Booking for your workshop can be made via frcenquiries@transport.gov.scot with NAME, DATE OF BIRTH and PREFERRED DATES (1st, 2nd and 3rd choice options). Please also indicate if you would be willing to participate in a mixed group if places on the Women in Engineering Workshop are no longer available.
Tuesday Dates |
Wednesday Dates |
Tuesday 3 July |
Wednesday 4 July |
Tuesday 10 July |
Wednesday 11 July |
Tuesday 17 July |
Wednesday 18 July |
Tuesday 24 July |
Wednesday 25 July |
Tuesday 31 July |
Wednesday 1 August |
Tuesday 7 August |
Wednesday 8 August |
Please note that a parent/guardian will be required to remain at the Contact and Education Centre during the workshop and can be responsible for up to 4 participants.
On successful completion of a Women in Engineering Workshop, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement as well as a unique educational pack and goodies!
Friday and Saturday: 10am – 4pm
A selection of family friendly activities for all age groups will be available within the Queensferry Crossing Project Exhibition Area including:
Each activity will take approximately 45 – 60 minutes to complete.
No booking required.