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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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Blog: Scanning the Forth Bridges
The CDDV Survey of the Forth Bridges. Find out more...
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War Memorial Trail Stop
The North Queensferry War Memorial is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit to remember those who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars.
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Bellstane Trail Stop
Bellstane is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit to see this old market square that is now the centre of the strongman Bellstane Walk.
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Forth Bridge North Tower Trail Stop
Walk or cycle across the Forth Road Bridge on the Forth Bridges Trail and stop at the North Tower to find out more about the bridge and the views.
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Battery Point Picnic Area Trail Stop
Battery Point Picnic Area is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit to explore North Queensferry and the Forth Bridges.
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Albert Hotel Trail Stop
Albert Hotel is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit to explore North Queensferry and the Forth Bridges.
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Scotland's UNESCO Trail
Scotland is the first country in the world to develop a country-wide UNESCO Trail. Find out more...
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Managing the UNESCO Site
Find out how the Forth Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Site is managed and protected to deliver benefits.
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Spring in Scotland: The Forth Bridges
The Forth Bridges are the perfect base for spring activities in on both sides of the Firth of Forth.
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New Stops on the Forth Bridges Trail Unveiled for World Heritage Day
The trail, which showcases Scotland’s iconic Forth Bridges and the distinctive historic communities of North and South Queensferry, has nine new trail stops.
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New Queensferry signs
Three gateway signs to Queensferry have been meticulously refurbished and painted in Forth Bridge Red to match the Forth Bridges Trail signs.
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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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Celebrating a decade of World Heritage status for the Forth Bridge
5th July 2025 marks ten years since one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, the Forth Bridge, was officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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High Street Trail Stop
High Street is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit to browse the shops, visit the South Queensferry Museum and learn about local witch hunts.
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North Queensferry Railway Station Trail Stop
North Queensferry Railway Station is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit the restored station building and locally curated Forth Bridge Heritage Centre.
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