Limekilns & Charlestown

Limekilns and Charlestown are pretty, peaceful little villages near North Queensferry with historic landmarks and lovely coastal views.

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Linlithgow & Linlithgow Palace

Set just nine miles from South Queensferry, the ancient town of Linlithgow and Linlithgow Palace make for an interesting and varied day out.

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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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Safety Cameras Go Live on A90 Northbound

Drivers and road workers will benefit from increased safety measures as temporary average speed cameras go live on the A90 northbound at the Forth Road Bridge.

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Final Phase of Truss End Link Replacement Begins

The final phase of work to replace the Forth Road Bridge’s “truss end links” has begun, with Amey commencing work on-site at the North East main span.

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Forth Bridges Live Traffic Information

Find out how to get live traffic information on and around the Forth Bridges plus a link to live traffic webcams.

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Forth Bridges Lighthouse Museum

North Queensferry is home to a miniature light tower and tiny museum. From here, you can stroll along the piers.

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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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Forth Road Bridge Given Green Light to Re-Open

The Forth Road Bridge will be open to vehicles except for HGVs from the morning of Wednesday 23 December 2015.

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Truss End Links Repair – One Year On

After an unprecedented three-week closure for repairs to fractured steelwork, considerable progress has been made.

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New Speed Limit for Queensferry Crossing

Speed restrictions on the new Queensferry Crossing are set to be raised ahead of Monday morning’s peak (November 6).

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War Memorial Trail Stop

The North Queensferry War Memorial is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit to remember those who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars.

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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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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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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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