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The Bridge: Fifty Years Across The Forth
16 September 2024The Bridge: Fifty Years Across The Forth
The BBC has re-shown the documentary film made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge from 2014.
A unique amateur film provides the centrepiece of a documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of Scotland's great landmarks, the Forth Road Bridge. The documentary traces the memories of the people who built the bridge, the biggest of its kind in Europe at the time, as well as those who ran the Forth ferries that stopped running when it opened in 1964.
Some of those in the documentary came back to take part in the recent 60th anniversary events.
It is available in BBC iplayer until 15/9/2025.
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.