Forth Road Bridge 60th Anniversary

Join the celebrations to mark the official 60th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge.

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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 Visitors

Queensferry is just 15 minutes from Edinburgh but feels like an east coast fishing village. Visit to discover life in a historic Scottish community.

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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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Walks in North Queensferry

North Queensferry has some lovely walks around the village and peninsula. Sitting on the Fife Coastal Path, it offers easy access to the Fife Pilgrim Way.

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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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Culross Historic Village

Known as Scotland’s most picturesque village, Culross is a wonderful place to step back in time and appreciate this fine example of a preserved Stuart Burgh.

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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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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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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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Conifox Adventure Park

Let the kids run off some energy with a trip to Conifox Adventure Park - there's go-karts, pedal tractors, a giant jump pillow, trampolines and more.

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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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About the Forth Bridges

Find out about the Forth Bridges and what makes them such icons of engineering.

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Queensferry Crossing: Procurement & Construction

Find out about the procurement & construction of the Queensferry Crossing, one of the largest procurement projects ever undertaken in Scotland.

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Queensferry Crossing: Construction Blog

Follow bridge history in the making with The Queensferry Crossing construction blog - there's everything from radio coverage to construction challenges.

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