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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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Celebrating a decade of World Heritage status for the Forth Bridge
5th July 2025 marks ten years since one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, the Forth Bridge, was officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Queensferry Crossing Doors Open Day 2025
Public ballot for free guided tours of the interior of the Queensferry Crossing deck, hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland.
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Doors Open Day 2025 - Ballot is Open
The public ballot for BEAR Scotland's Doors Open Day tours inside the Queensferry Crossing deck is now open. Details on BEAR's website.
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Queensferry Crossing Open Door Success
The first ever Doors Open Day event at the Queensferry Crossing has been hailed as a success.
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Hundreds join Barnardo's on top of Forth Bridge
Hundreds join Barnardo's on top of the Forth Bridge for Your View event
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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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North Queensferry Railway Station Trail Stop
North Queensferry Railway Station is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit the restored station building and locally curated Forth Bridge Heritage Centre.
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First Driver of Passenger Train
As we celebrate International Women's Day, did you know that the driver of the first passenger train across the Forth Bridge was a woman?
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Forth Bridge Draft Management Plan Online Drop-Ins
Forth Bridge Draft Management Plan Online Drop-In Sessions
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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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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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Itinerary | Half a Day
Explore like a local with our suggested itinerary for half a day at The Forth Bridges.
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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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