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WEST FOOTPATH - CLOSED
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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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Go Forth – Learn & Be Inspired
This pioneering use of cutting-edge technologies by leading Scottish heritage institutions aims to inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers.
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Road User FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions from road users on and around the Forth Bridges
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Blog: Scanning the Forth Bridges
The CDDV Survey of the Forth Bridges. Find out more...
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Forth Bridges Creative Trail
Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June. Experience the vibrant creativity of artists & makers, showcasing local talent set against the stunning Forth Bridges.
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What's On at Easter at The Forth Bridges
Easter activities and days out near The Forth Bridges.
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Best Winter Days Out Near The Forth Bridges
Our guide to the best winter days out within 30 mins of the Forth Bridges, complete with highlights, dining suggestions and historical snippets.
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See & Do
Find out what to see & do near the Forth Bridges. You'll find history, culture, incredible views and good old-fashioned Scottish Hospitality.
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High Street Trail Stop
High Street is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit to browse the shops, visit the South Queensferry Museum and learn about local witch hunts.
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Forth Bridge Draft Management Plan 2025-2035
Public meeting and consultation on the Forth Bridge Draft Management Plan.
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Cruise Visitors
Queensferry is just 15 minutes from Edinburgh but feels like an east coast fishing village. Visit to discover life in a historic Scottish community.
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Fife
Fife has always been at the heart of Scotland's history. Visit Fife to discover castles, golf, the coastline, tiny wee villages and historic Dunfermline.
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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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Queensferry Crossing: Origin & Early Development
Discover the Queensferry Crossing origins & early development - why the crossing was needed and the strategic stakeholders involved.
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On the deck: the amazing scale of the Queensferry Crossing project
Read about the arrival, on a huge ship, of the first bridge deck sections of the Queensferry Crossing.
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Why reaching deck level matters
Find out why reaching deck level is a real marker in the tower works for the Queensferry Crossing.
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