UNESCO World Heritage Site

In 2015, the Forth Bridge was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee.

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UNESCO World Heritage Explained

A World Heritage Site is a place listed by UNESCO for being of such special cultural or physical significance that it has ‘Outstanding Universal Value’.

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The Forth Bridge World Heritage Site

The criteria under which UNESCO recognises the Forth Bridge as a World Heritage Site.

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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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World Heritage Management Group Update

Miles Oglethorpe, Head of Industrial Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland gives an update on the World Heritage Management Group.

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News from the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group

An update from Dr Miles Oglethorpe, Chair of the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group (FBWHMG), including examples of "Forth Bridgery".

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HGV Trial to Start on Forth Road Bridge

Limited night-time access to the Forth Road Bridge for HGVs to begin this week.

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HGV Opening Hours Extended on Forth Road Bridge

The phased reintroduction of heavy goods vehicles to the Forth Road Bridge is continuing. The hours during which HGVs can cross the bridge are being extended.

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Forth Road Bridge Ready to Reopen to HGVs

The Forth Road Bridge is ready to reopen to heavy goods vehicles at 23:00 tonight after complex repair works were completed last night,

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Forth Bridge Fundraising Reaches New Heights

Charities hosting events at the Forth Bridge have benefited to the tune of £640,000 during 2018, the largest annual sum recorded by Network Rail.

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Forth Bridge Writer-in-Residence completes her year

Barbara Henderson finishes her year in residence with a second book, Made From Girders.

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Half Term at The Forth Bridges

October half term can be a challenge. Keep the kids entertained with a day out exploring the Forth Bridges.

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Halloween at The Forth Bridges

For All Hallows Eve, there'll be spooky happenings around The Bridges. From pumpkin trails to immersive frights, here’s our round up of what’s on.

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Forth Bridge Stars in Heritage Campaign

The new campaign video highlights the broad-spectrum heritage covers and features stunning footage of the Forth Bridge.

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New Stops on the Forth Bridges Trail Unveiled for World Heritage Day

The trail, which showcases Scotland’s iconic Forth Bridges and the distinctive historic communities of North and South Queensferry, has nine new trail stops.

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