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Queensferry Crossing
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Forth Road Bridge
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West Footpath / Cycletrack Closed.
- West Footpath / Cycletrack
West Footpath / Cycletrack is closed due to Maintenance Access works. Public should use the East Footpath / Cycletrack
Roadworks
- Both Directions
Due to on going maintenance works there is a lane 2 closure in both directions.
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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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What's On By The Forth Bridges This Autumn?
Your essential guide to what's on this autumn by the Forth Bridges in North and South Queensferry
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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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Three Bridges, Three Ways
Three bridges, three centuries, and three unforgettable ways to experience them - by road, rail and boat!
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New - What's On Page
A new What's On Page on the website.
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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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Celebrating a decade of World Heritage status for the Forth Bridge
5th July 2025 marks ten years since one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, the Forth Bridge, was officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Queensferry Crossing Doors Open Day 2025
Public ballot for free guided tours of the interior of the Queensferry Crossing deck, 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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Hundreds join Barnardo's on top of Forth Bridge
Hundreds join Barnardo's on top of the Forth Bridge for Your View event
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Forth Bridge Abseil raises over £100,000 for CHSS
CHSS announce over £100K raised in Forth Bridge abseil 2025. Entries now open for 2026.
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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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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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Go Forth! Digital Learning Resources
An educational resource which uses the output of 3D digital documentation of the Forth Bridges to support STEM & the Curriculum for Excellence.
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Blog: Sizeable data management challenges
Building a database of the bridge by combining the 3D scans is a huge job. Find out more...
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