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Due to essential maintenance, the WEST footpath/cycleway is closed. The EAST Footpath/Cycleway remains open unless due to high winds or an incident.
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Roland Paxton 1932-2025
Mark Watson from Historic Environment Scotland shares details of Roland Paxton's engineering achievements, career and links to the Forth Bridge.
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Eat & Drink
Find out where to eat & drink the Forth Bridges. You'll find plenty of independent cafes & restaurants using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
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Visit the Local Area | Forth Bridges
Stay a wee while to visit the local area around the Forth Bridges - the Firth of Forth, North and South Queensferry, and Edinburgh and Fife.
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Forth Bridges Itineraries
Plan your visit with one of our Forth Bridge itineraries. Tips for a half or full day plus a specially curated itinerary taking in icons of engineering.
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Getting Here
Getting here is easy. Find out how to travel to the Forth Bridges by plane, bus, car, train, boat, cycle - or on foot.
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Visit the Forth Bridge in London
History of the Forth Bridge Model included in the Forth Bridge Railway Act 1882 and how to visit it in the Science Museum in London.
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New Creative Cities Living Heritage Residency Programme Celebrates Scotland’s UNESCO Sites
Scotland’s UNESCO Creative Cities have joined forces with UNESCO Sites across the country to launch the Creative Cities Living Heritage Residency Programme
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Forth Bridges Creative Trail 2026
The 2026 trail features over 35 local artists and makers showcasing work from fine art and ceramics to jewellery, woodwork and a variety of contemporary crafts.
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Round the Inner Forth Cycle Route and Bike Bus
Explore the Inner Forth on this new 70 mile circular route. Make it a two day adventure or cycle a section and book the free Bike Bus for the return journey.
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Cruise Call Schedule 2026
Your guide to scheduled cruise calls into South Queensferry and Rosyth.
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