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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lego Inspiration
The Forth Bridge has inspired lots of people to go into engineering. One local engineer has taken it a step further by recreating this structure out of Lego.
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Happy 133rd Birthday Forth Bridge!
4th March 2023 is the Forth Bridge's 133rd anniversary & UNESCO World Engineering Day. Network Rail detail how they monitor the condition of the Forth Bridge.
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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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The official website for the Forth Bridges: Queensferry Crossing, The Forth Road Bridge & The Forth Bridge - Scotland's iconic bridges spanning three centuries.
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