Doors Open Day

Applications are now open for free guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge deck and anchorage, hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland.

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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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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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The Royal Opening of the Forth Bridge

On a windy Tuesday 4th March 1890, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales arrived by train at Forth Bridge station for the opening ceremony of the Forth Bridge.

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The Grand Opening of the Forth Bridge

The grand opening of the Forth Bridge was marked in 1890 by HRH Prince of Wales securing the final rivet. Find out more.

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Massive Demand for Bridge Open Day Tours

A massive 12,126 applications for places were received in a public ballot for tours of the Forth Road Bridge on Doors Open Day 2024.

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Forth Road Bridge Open Day Success

Doors Open Day at the Forth Road Bridge has been hailed a great success, attracting over 400 visitors and raising over £2,000 for charity.

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Forth Road Bridge Given Green Light to Re-Open

The Forth Road Bridge will be open to vehicles except for HGVs from the morning of Wednesday 23 December 2015.

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HGV Opening Hours Extended on Forth Road Bridge

The phased reintroduction of heavy goods vehicles to the Forth Road Bridge is continuing. The hours during which HGVs can cross the bridge are being extended.

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Queensferry Crossing to Open on 30 August

Economy Secretary Keith Brown today revealed the date the Queensferry Crossing will open to traffic.

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One Stop Shop for Iconic Bridges

With the countdown underway for the opening of the Queensferry Crossing, people can now enjoy a new website for the Forth Bridges.

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Queensferry Crossing Opening Celebrations - Travel Advice

The countdown is on for a weekend of celebrations to mark the opening of the Queensferry Crossing.

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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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Visitors tour Forth Road Bridge on Doors Open Day

Doors Open Day at the Forth Road Bridge has been hailed a great success, attracting over 400 visitors and raising over £2,000 for charity.

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Forth Road Bridge Opening Ceremony 1964

Details of the programme for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at the opening ceremony and events for the Forth Road Bridge on 4th September 1964.

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