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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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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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BEAR Scotland Pipers Celebrate 60 Years of the Forth Road Bridge
BEAR Scotland celebrated the Forth Road Bridge’s 60th anniversary today with two bagpipers serenading the famous bridge from the top of its 156-metre main tower
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Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day This Saturday
The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day is set to take place for the third year in succession on Saturday 28 September.
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The Forth Bridges Christmas Gift Guide
Support local businesses with our xmas picks - from shark encounters to beekeeping experiences & traditional treats like gin, chocolate, toiletries & vouchers.
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On The Water
Find out how to get out on the water by the Forth Bridges. Everything from boat trips to windsurfing and efoils.
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Iconic Landmarks and Timeless Scottish Charm
Visit for the Forth Bridges and then linger to explore other iconic landmarks and timeless Scottish charm.
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Six Distillery Tours
These distilleries near the Forth Bridges are all unique - from being the spiritual home of Scotch Whisky to being the UKs first vertical distillery.
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Three Bridges, Three Ways
Three bridges, three centuries, and three unforgettable ways to experience them - by road, rail and boat!
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Bridge Warnings as Storm Éowyn Approaches
BEAR Scotland is warning road users to expect closures and restrictions on major bridges in South East Scotland during Storm Éowyn on Friday.
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Forth Bridge 135th Anniversary
Details of the events to mark the 135th anniversary of The Forth Bridge.
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New directional signs for the Forth Bridges Trail
New directional visitor signs for the Forth Bridges Trail have been unveiled on World Heritage Day.
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Lego Inspiration
The Forth Bridge has inspired lots of people to go into engineering. One local engineer has taken it a step further by recreating this structure out of Lego.
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Forth Bridge Management Plan 2025
The Forth Bridge World Heritage Site Management Plan is being updated for 2025 - please complete the questionnaire by 30th June 2025.
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Barnardo's Your View
Your View is Back!
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10th Anniversary as a World Heritage Site
Join events to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Forth Bridge as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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