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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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BEAR Scotland Pipers Celebrate 60 Years of the Forth Road Bridge
BEAR Scotland celebrated the Forth Road Bridge’s 60th anniversary today with two bagpipers serenading the famous bridge from the top of its 156-metre main tower
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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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Road Bridges Update
Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland South East Unit Bridges Manager, updates on the Forth Road Bridge.
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Tackling Roadworker Abuse
One in four roadworkers has suffered an impact on their mental wellbeing following verbal or physical abuse from the public, according to new figures.
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Protecting Breeding Terns Near the Forth Road Bridge
Special measures have been put in place by BEAR Scotland to protect a nearby colony of Terns from noise and visual disturbance during their breeding period.
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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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Doors Open Day
Applications are now open for free guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge deck and anchorage, hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland.
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Bridge Warnings as Storm Éowyn Approaches
BEAR Scotland is warning road users to expect closures and restrictions on major bridges in South East Scotland during Storm Éowyn on Friday.
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Education Centre
The Forth Bridge Education Centre is open to pre-booked groups and schools and offers a wide range of STEM activities linked to the curriculum.
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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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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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War & Briggers Memorials
There are two historic memorials in North Queensferry; The War Memorial and The Briggers Memorial.
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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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South Queensferry
Visit South Queensferry for a day out rich in history with plenty to see and do on both land and water.
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Briggers Memorial & Guardian of the Bridges
The Briggers Memorial and the Guardian of the Bridges sit nearby at either end of the esplanade in South Queensferry.
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