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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 Facts & Figures
Key facts & figures about the Forth Road Bridge.
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Forth Road Bridge History
The Forth Road Bridge's history is inextricably linked to the rise of the car in the 1920s. Read more about the history of this long-span suspension bridge.
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World Heritage Management Group Update
Miles Oglethorpe, Head of Industrial Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland gives an update on the World Heritage Management Group.
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Six Ways to Enjoy Visiting the Forth Bridges
Connecting Fife with Edinburgh, across the River Forth are three remarkable bridges spanning three centuries. Check out our six ways to enjoy visiting!
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Revised Planning Application for Forth Bridge Experience
Network Rail has submitted a planning application for revised proposals to install a bridge walk and visitor hub at the iconic Forth Bridge.
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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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Revised proposals for Forth Bridge Experience
Network Rail has submitted a pre-application notice for revised proposals to install a bridge walk and visitor hub at the iconic Forth Bridge.
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News from the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group
An update from Dr Miles Oglethorpe, Chair of the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group (FBWHMG), including examples of "Forth Bridgery".
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It's Time to Frame the (New) Bridge
A new campaign has been launched encouraging the public to take their pictures with the spectacular Queensferry Crossing works in the background.
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Forth Road Bridge Closure Update
Forth Road Bridge closure travel plan implemented and enhanced.
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The Forth Wonder of the World
Famous bridge, the Forth Bridge, voted top in new research by VisitScotland.
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Queensferry Crossing – a Bridge to Economic Resilience
The Queensferry Crossing will welcome its first traffic on Wednesday morning (30 August), marking the culmination of a momentous journey.
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Rail Safety Goal for North Queensferry Kids
A youth football team has won a valuable sponsorship deal with The Forth Bridges as part of a safety campaign aimed at keeping kids safe near the railway.
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70 mph for Queensferry Crossing
From Tuesday 19 December the Queensferry Crossing will have a speed limit of 70 mph.
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