Ship Impact Protection

Protection from potential ship impacts was carefully considered during the design process of all three bridges.

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Forth Bridges Forum January 2026

The Forth Bridges Forum hosted a public meeting on 20th January 2026. The presentation can be downloaded from the link.

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Forth Bridges Creative Trail

Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2026. Experience the vibrant creativity of artists & makers, showcasing local talent set against the stunning Forth Bridges.

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Forth Bridges Creative Trail 2026

The 2026 trail features over 35 local artists and makers showcasing work from fine art and ceramics to jewellery, woodwork and a variety of contemporary crafts.

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On the deck: the amazing scale of the Queensferry Crossing project

Read about the arrival, on a huge ship, of the first bridge deck sections of the Queensferry Crossing.

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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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Ferry Fair Festival

Ferry Fair Week is on 4-10 August 2024 culminating in a parade around Queensferry and crowning ceremony for the Ferry Fair Queen.

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Best Winter Days Out Near The Forth Bridges

Our guide to the best winter days out within 30 mins of the Forth Bridges, complete with highlights, dining suggestions and historical snippets.

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South Queensferry Museum

The museum has reopened for August 2023.

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Forth Bridge Abseil raises over £100,000 for CHSS

CHSS announce over £100K raised in Forth Bridge abseil 2025. Entries now open for 2026.

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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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Cruise Call Schedule 2026

Your guide to scheduled cruise calls into South Queensferry and Rosyth.

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Deep Sea World Aquarium

Come face to face with the sharks and walk Europe's longest underwater tunnel at Deep Sea World Aquarium in North Queensferry.

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Limekilns & Charlestown

Limekilns and Charlestown are pretty, peaceful little villages near North Queensferry with historic landmarks and lovely coastal views.

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Hopetoun House & Midhope Castle

Located on the historical yet innovative Hopetoun Estate, Hopetoun House and Midhope Castle are a 30-minute walk apart and offer a great day out.

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