The Forth Bridge Builders

Find out about the designer, engineer and contractor who were key in the building of the iconic Forth Bridge in Scotland.

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Building the Forth Bridge

At the peak of work, about 4,600 men were employed in building the Forth Bridge. They were known as 'the Briggers'.

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Transport Scotland & Amey Forth Bridges Family Day

Transport Scotland and Amey are to host a family day at the Forth Road Bridge on Wednesday 19 October 2016, from 11am to 4pm.

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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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Forth Bridges Live Traffic Information

Find out how to get live traffic information on and around the Forth Bridges plus a link to live traffic webcams.

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Spring in Scotland: The Forth Bridges

The Forth Bridges are the perfect base for spring activities in on both sides of the Firth of Forth.

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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 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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Forth Bridge Restoration

The restoration of the Forth Bridge - an enormous task - was completed in 2011. Find out what was involved.

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The Forth Bridges Welcome a Very Special Visitor

On Saturday 6th November, the USA’s Secretary for the Interior, Deb Haaland, put time aside in her busy schedule to visit the Forth Bridges.

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Forth Bridge Experience Update 2021

Network Rail is now working closely with Transport Scotland to agree on the next steps for the Forth Bridge Experience project. Find out more...

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Lego Forth Bridge Idea Achieves 10,000 Supporters

The Forth Bridge could become Scotland's first official Lego model, after an idea submitted to the Lego website attracted the required number of supporters.

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M90 Trial Diversion Via Forth Road Bridge

Queensferry Crossing traffic to be diverted over Forth Road Bridge on Saturday 30 January; the first trial of emergency diversion to include live traffic.

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Freedom of Information Website Now Available

A Freedom of Information website has been set up by Transport Scotland and Amey in response to over 30 requests since the closure of the Forth Road Bridge.

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Gantry Installed to Support Forth Bridge Repairs

A temporary gantry has been installed at the Forth Bridge to allow engineers to safely access the structure’s southern suspended span.

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