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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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Forth Road Bridge Engineers Show True Grit

Engineers on the Forth Road Bridge have been using gritters to carry out a controlled test to check out structural behaviour on the bridge.

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Free Kids Engineering Activities

Fantastic Forth future engineers is for those seeking a fun, interesting and challenging visit during the school summer holidays.

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Fantastic Forth Future Engineers Summer Programme

The Contact and Education Centre is hosting a range of fun engineering related activities for young people and families between 2 July and 11 August 2018.

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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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Forth Road Bridge Repairs Win Saltire Civil Engineering Award

Amey’s Forth Road Bridge team have added another award to the trophy cabinet after being presented with the Greatest Contribution to Scotland Award.

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Forth Bridges Itineraries

Plan your visit with one of our Forth Bridge itineraries. Tips for a half or full day plus a specially curated itinerary taking in icons of engineering.

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About the Forth Bridges

Find out about the Forth Bridges and what makes them such icons of engineering.

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Forth Bridge Facts & Figures

Find out some key facts & figures about the Forth Bridge: a marvel of Victorian engineering which opened in 1890.

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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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Forth Bridge Construction Statistics

Key construction statistics for the Forth Bridge, an engineering marvel.

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The 135th Anniversary of the Forth Bridge

A feat of engineering blending functionality and artistry, the Forth Bridge celebrates 135 years in March 2025,

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Forth Bridge 10th Anniversary as a World Heritage Site

A feat of engineering blending functionality and artistry, the Forth Bridge celebrates 10 years as a World Heritage Site in July 2025.

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Cautious Optimism for Queensferry Crossing Ice Mitigation

Queensferry Crossing engineers are optimistic at the results of recent tests of methods to mitigate against ice accreting on the bridge’s cables and towers.

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Iconic Forth Road Bridge Enters the Digital Era

Historic town of South Queensferry to join Openreach’s gigabit network as engineers bridge the digital divide.

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