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Queensferry Crossing
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Forth Road Bridge
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West Footpath / Cycletrack Closed.
- West Footpath / Cycletrack
West Footpath / Cycletrack is closed due to Maintenance Access works. Public should use the East Footpath / Cycletrack
Roadworks
- Both Directions
Due to on going maintenance works there is a lane 2 closure in both directions.
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Fife
Fife has always been at the heart of Scotland's history. Visit Fife to discover castles, golf, the coastline, tiny wee villages and historic Dunfermline.
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South Queensferry Museum
The museum has reopened for August 2023.
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Walks in South Queensferry
There are lots of nice walks in South Queensferry, from short strolls to big adventures. Expect community gardens, views over the Forth and historic estates.
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Boat Trips
There’s something special about seeing the sights from the water, especially when it’s a boat trip on the Firth of Forth.
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Beecraigs Country Park
Beecraigs Country Park is a great place to visit, with miles of woodland trails, animal attractions, and a large range of leisure activities.
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Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh to discover a vibrant city which effortlessly combines the old & the new. It can largely be covered on foot & offers a range of attractions.
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Bo'Ness & Kinneil Steam Railway
Combine a to Bo’Ness and Kinneil Steam Railway and Kinneil Estate and House for a great day out near to South Queensferry and the bridges.
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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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Getting a Sheerleg-up from Taklift 6
Read about Taklift 6, the enormous sheerleg marine crane, operating back and forward from the Rosyth dockyard out to the Queensferry Crossing towers.
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About the Forth Road Bridge
Read about the main features of the Forth Road Bridge: its side towers, main cables, anchorages, hanger ropes, expansion joints and more.
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Forth Bridge Growth & Milestones
The Forth Bridge is an important part of Scottish built heritage today. Find out about its growth & milestones.
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UNESCO Nomination
View the nomination submitted for the Forth Bridge to achieve UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
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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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Cautious Optimism for Queensferry Crossing Ice Mitigation
Queensferry Crossing engineers are optimistic at the results of recent tests of methods to mitigate against ice accreting on the bridge’s cables and towers.
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