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 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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World Heritage Management Group Update

Miles Oglethorpe, Head of Industrial Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland gives an update on the World Heritage Management Group.

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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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The Royal Opening of the Forth Bridge

On a windy Tuesday 4th March 1890, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales arrived by train at Forth Bridge station for the opening ceremony of the Forth Bridge.

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Revised Planning Application for Forth Bridge Experience

Network Rail has submitted a planning application for revised proposals to install a bridge walk and visitor hub at the iconic Forth Bridge.

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Revised Proposals for Forth Bridge Experience - Update

In August 2021, Network Rail submitted a pre-application notice for revised proposals to install a bridge walk and visitor hub at the iconic Forth Bridge.

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Revised proposals for Forth Bridge Experience

Network Rail has submitted a pre-application notice for revised proposals to install a bridge walk and visitor hub at the iconic Forth Bridge.

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News from the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group

An update from Dr Miles Oglethorpe, Chair of the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group (FBWHMG), including examples of "Forth Bridgery".

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Twin Telescope on the Viewing Platform

Transport Scotland are currently working to install a twin telescope on the viewing platform located near the Contact & Education Centre at South Queensferry.

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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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Forth Road Bridge Closure to Vehicular Traffic

The A9000 Forth Road Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic from 06:00 on Thursday 15 July until 06:00 on Sunday 18 July.

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Forth Bridge Experience Update 2021

Network Rail is now working closely with Transport Scotland to agree on the next steps for the Forth Bridge Experience project. Find out more...

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Iconic Forth Road Bridge Enters the Digital Era

Historic town of South Queensferry to join Openreach’s gigabit network as engineers bridge the digital divide.

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Overnight Closure of Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge

Diversion via Kincardine from 22:00 to 08:00 on night of 12 December.

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