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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Interactive Map to Explore The Bridges

Use our handy interactive map to find things to see and do, places to eat, drink and stay, and other points of local interest.

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Forth Road Bridge Open Day Tours Fully Booked

Guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge being offered by BEAR Scotland as part of Doors Open Days are fully booked following a great response from the public.

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Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day 2023

BEAR Scotland is to offer free guided minibus tours of the Forth Road Bridge on Saturday 23 September as part of Doors Open Day.

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Massive Demand for Bridge Open Day Tours

A massive 12,126 applications for places were received in a public ballot for tours of the Forth Road Bridge on Doors Open Day 2024.

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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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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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Town Pier Trail Stop

Visit the Town Pier on the Forth Bridges Trail. Once known as North Queensferry Pier and then Signal Pier, it has an interesting history.

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Queensferry Crossing Doors Open Day 2026

Charity 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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Rise of the towers

Read Rise of the Towers to find out more about the underwater foundations for the Queensferry Crossing.

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Increase in Wire Breaks to be Investigated

A special inspection of the Forth Road Bridge main cable has been commissioned after an increase in wire breaks was detected by bridge authority FETA.

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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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Intelligent Transport System (ITS)

Information about the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) which incorporates lane controls, variable speed limits and bus lane controls.

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Blog: The Forth Bridge - Digitally Documenting an Icon

Compiling the documentation to support the UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination. Find out more...

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Destination Forth

A new visitor trail highlighting Scotland’s iconic Forth Bridges and the distinctive historic communities of North and South Queensferry has been launched today

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