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WEST FOOTPATH - CLOSED (Open at Weekends)
- Forth Road Bridge
Due to essential maintenance, the WEST footpath/cycleway is closed. The EAST Footpath/Cycleway remains open unless due to high winds or an incident.
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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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Forth Bridges Creative Trail
Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June. Experience the vibrant creativity of artists & makers, showcasing local talent set against the stunning Forth Bridges.
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Charities Benefit from Forth Bridge Fundraising Events
The iconic Forth Bridge has once again hosted two exciting charity events, helping to raise much needed funds for charities in Scotland.
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Join Barnado's at the Top of the Bridge!
Your View is Back!
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Six Distillery Tours
These distilleries near the Forth Bridges are all unique - from being the spiritual home of Scotch Whisky to being the UKs first vertical distillery.
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Three Bridges, Three Ways
Three bridges, three centuries, and three unforgettable ways to experience them - by road, rail and boat!
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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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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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Hundreds join Barnardo's on top of Forth Bridge
Hundreds join Barnardo's on top of the Forth Bridge for Your View event
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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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North Queensferry
Visit North Queensferry to discover a little village with a big history plus the world’s smallest working light tower.
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Aberdour Castle & Gardens
Abderour Castle is one of the oldest standing castles in Scotland. Explore the castle, charming walled garden, St Fillan's Church and Silver Sands Beach.
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Seal Spotting
If you want to go seal spotting on the Firth of Forth, visit the mud flats at Port Edgar or take a special boat cruise from Hawes Pier.
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Linlithgow & Linlithgow Palace
Set just nine miles from South Queensferry, the ancient town of Linlithgow and Linlithgow Palace make for an interesting and varied day out.
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Six Ways to Enjoy Visiting the Forth Bridges
Connecting Fife with Edinburgh, across the River Forth are three remarkable bridges spanning three centuries. Check out our six ways to enjoy visiting!
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