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See & Do
Find out what to see & do near the Forth Bridges. You'll find history, culture, incredible views and good old-fashioned Scottish Hospitality.
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Doors Open Day 2025 - Ballot is Open
The public ballot for BEAR Scotland's Doors Open Day tours inside the Queensferry Crossing deck is now open. Details on BEAR's website.
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Town Pier Trail Stop
Visit the Town Pier on the Forth Bridges Trail. Once known as North Queensferry Pier and then Signal Pier, it has an interesting history.
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What's On By The Forth Bridges This Autumn?
Your essential guide to what's on this autumn by the Forth Bridges in North and South Queensferry
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UNESCO Nomination Process
Find out who was involved in the UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination process for the Forth Bridge and what it entailed.
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South Queensferry
Visit South Queensferry for a day out rich in history with plenty to see and do on both land and water.
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Rise of the towers
Read Rise of the Towers to find out more about the underwater foundations for the Queensferry Crossing.
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Why reaching deck level matters
Find out why reaching deck level is a real marker in the tower works for the Queensferry Crossing.
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Forth Road Bridge Open Day Tours Fully Booked
Guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge being offered by BEAR Scotland as part of Doors Open Days are fully booked following a great response from the public.
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Going Forth Down Under
Ever since the Forth Bridge was completed and then opened in 1890, its iconic power has been such that it has cropped up in all sorts of unexpected places.
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Forth Bridge in World's First UNESCO Trail
The world’s first ever UNESCO trail, bringing together some of Scotland’s most iconic sites including the Forth Bridge, has been launched.
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Increase in Wire Breaks to be Investigated
A special inspection of the Forth Road Bridge main cable has been commissioned after an increase in wire breaks was detected by bridge authority FETA.
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Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day 2023
BEAR Scotland is to offer free guided minibus tours of the Forth Road Bridge on Saturday 23 September as part of Doors Open Day.
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Interactive Map to Explore The Bridges
Use our handy interactive map to find things to see and do, places to eat, drink and stay, and other points of local interest.
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Forth Bridge South Tower Trail Stop
Walk or cycle across the Forth Road Bridge on the Forth Bridges Trail and stop at the South Tower to find out more about the bridge and the views.
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