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Top 10 Forth Bridge Viewpoints

Check out our top ten viewpoints of the Forth Bridges. Many correspond with the Forth Bridges Trail and each viewpoint offers something a little different.

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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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About the Forth Bridges

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

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FRAME the bridge

Take a selfie with the Queensferry Crossing for the People's Bridge Mosaic.

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Forth Road Bridge

The Forth Road Bridge is an iconic road bridge in Scotland. Check essential traffic and weather information and find out about its design and history.

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Forth Road Bridge Facts & Figures

Key facts & figures about the Forth Road Bridge.

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Forth Road Bridge History

The Forth Road Bridge's history is inextricably linked to the rise of the car in the 1920s. Read more about the history of this long-span suspension bridge.

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Forth Road Bridge Construction Gallery

Follow the construction of this long-span suspension bridge in The Forth Road Bridge construction gallery.

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About the Forth Road Bridge

Read about the main features of the Forth Road Bridge: its side towers, main cables, anchorages, hanger ropes, expansion joints and more.

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The Forth Bridge Builders

Find out about the designer, engineer and contractor who were key in the building of the iconic Forth Bridge in Scotland.

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Building the Forth Bridge

At the peak of work, about 4,600 men were employed in building the Forth Bridge. They were known as 'the Briggers'. 

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Forth Bridge Restoration

The restoration of the Forth Bridge - an enormous task - was completed in 2011. Find out what was involved.

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Forth Road Bridge Open Day Success

Doors Open Day at the Forth Road Bridge has been hailed a great success, attracting over 400 visitors and raising over £2,000 for charity.

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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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Forth Bridge Experience Update

Following the submission of a planning application for the Forth Bridge Experience to City of Edinburgh Council in January 2022 a decision is expected June 2022

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