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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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Top 10 Forth Bridge Viewpoints
Check out our top ten viewpoints of the Forth Bridges. Many correspond with the Forth Bridges Trail and each viewpoint offers something a little different.
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Near North Queensferry
Things to see and do near North Queensferry in Fife.
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Aberdour Castle & Gardens
Abderour Castle is one of the oldest standing castles in Scotland. Explore the castle, charming walled garden, St Fillan's Church and Silver Sands Beach.
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Dunfermline
Visit Dunfermline for a wonderful vibe from the new and the old, with historic buildings, gardens, a museum and library and a thriving arts and culture scene.
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Limekilns & Charlestown
Limekilns and Charlestown are pretty, peaceful little villages near North Queensferry with historic landmarks and lovely coastal views.
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Shore Walk to Cramond
The South Queensferry to Cramond shore walk, open all year round, takes in stunning views over the Forth and some of the islands around the coastline.
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Craigies Farm Shop
A family enterprise, Cragies Farm Shop in South Queensferry makes for a nice stop on the route between the bridges and Edinburgh.
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House of the Binns
The House of the Binns (house of the hills) is a 17th-century historic house set in 200 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland with panoramic views.
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Beecraigs Country Park
Beecraigs Country Park is a great place to visit, with miles of woodland trails, animal attractions, and a large range of leisure activities.
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Firth of Forth Film Locations
Find out about Film on Forth which details local film locations and suggests itineraries to visit them.
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Michael Martin
Meet the FCBC Project Director (Queensferry Crossing)
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Jim Woods
Meet the FCBC Deputy Laboratory Manager (Queensferry Crossing)
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About the Forth Road Bridge
Read about the main features of the Forth Road Bridge: its side towers, main cables, anchorages, hanger ropes, expansion joints and more.
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Ship Impact Protection
Protection from potential ship impacts was carefully considered during the design process of all three bridges.
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Forth Bridge Experience Update
Following the submission of a planning application for the Forth Bridge Experience to City of Edinburgh Council in January 2022 a decision is expected June 2022
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