Open
Open
Open
Queensferry Crossing
Open
Forth Road Bridge
Open
Public Transport Corridor
Open to buses, taxis, and motorcycles up to 125cc. East footpath open to cyclists and pedestrians, Mon-Fri. (Both footpaths/cycleways open Sat+Sun).
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Accessibility Policy
Information about the accessibility policy and performance of the Forth Bridges website.
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Credits
Credits and acknowledgements for the Forth Bridges website.
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Public Transport
Public transport options for visiting the Forth Bridges and surrounding area.
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Vintage Bus Trips
Take a vintage bus ride across the Forth Road Bridge as part of the 60th anniverary celebrations.
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Itinerary | Full Day
Explore like a local with our full day itinerary for a day at the Forth Bridges.
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Compare the Bridges
View our annotated scale drawings side-by-side to compare three pinnacles of engineering; the Forth Bridge, the Forth Road Bridge & the Queensferry Crossing.
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Itinerary | Icons of Engineering
The Forth Bridges are surrounded by fascinating spots for engineering enthusiasts. There’s The Falkirk Wheel, Royal Yacht Britannia, The Secret Bunker & more.
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Port Edgar Marina
Port Edgar Marina is a vibrant setting nestling on the Firth of Forth between the Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing.
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UNESCO Nomination
View the nomination submitted for the Forth Bridge to achieve UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
/about-the-forth-bridges/forth-bridge/unesco-world-heritage-site/unesco-nomination/
Managing the UNESCO Site
Find out how the Forth Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Site is managed and protected to deliver benefits.
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UNESCO Nomination Process
Find out who was involved in the UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination process for the Forth Bridge and what it entailed.
/about-the-forth-bridges/forth-bridge/unesco-world-heritage-site/unesco-nomination-process/
UNESCO Documents
Links to the key documents for the Forth Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Site.
/about-the-forth-bridges/forth-bridge/unesco-world-heritage-site/unesco-documents/
Queensferry Crossing Automated Barriers Testing and Commissioning
Overnight carriageway closures 31 October and 1 November 2023
Overnight diversion via Forth Road Bridge 4 November 2023
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Itinerary | Icons of Engineering
The Forth Bridges are surrounded by fascinating spots for engineering enthusiasts. There’s The Falkirk Wheel, Royal Yacht Britannia, The Secret Bunker & more.
/news-and-blogs-from-the-forth-bridges/itinerary-icons-of-engineering/
RNLI Celebrates 200 Years
As we celebrate the 134th anniversary of the Forth Bridge, the RNLI is today celebrating 200 years of lifesaving, an anniversary formally recognised by UNESCO.
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