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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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New Schematics Show Phase 2 Design
Schematics show the design of additional strengthening works being carried out on the Forth Road Bridge in order to allow HGVs back on the bridge.
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Truss End Links Repair – One Year On
After an unprecedented three-week closure for repairs to fractured steelwork, considerable progress has been made.
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Queensferry Crossing – a Bridge to Economic Resilience
The Queensferry Crossing will welcome its first traffic on Wednesday morning (30 August), marking the culmination of a momentous journey.
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Queensferry Crossing Proving its Worth
Modern wind barriers across the Queensferry Crossing have kept it open on 34 occasions when its predecessor would have been closed to high-sided vehicles.
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Go Forth – Learn & Be Inspired
This pioneering use of cutting-edge technologies by leading Scottish heritage institutions aims to inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers.
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Forth Bridge Writer-in-Residence with new book "Rivet Boy"
Forth Bridge Writer-in-Residence, Barbara Henderson, with her new book "Rivet Boy" - telling the story of one boy’s role in the building of the Forth Bridge
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Forth Bridge Writer-in-Residence completes her year
Barbara Henderson finishes her year in residence with a second book, Made From Girders.
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Go Forth! Digital Learning Resources
An educational resource which uses the output of 3D digital documentation of the Forth Bridges to support STEM & the Curriculum for Excellence.
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Queensferry Crossing
The Queensferry Crossing is the world's longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge. Check essential travel information and find out about its design and history.
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Town Pier Trail Stop
Visit the Town Pier on the Forth Bridges Trail. Once known as North Queensferry Pier and then Signal Pier, it has an interesting history.
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Itinerary | Half a Day
Explore like a local with our suggested itinerary for half a day at The Forth Bridges.
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Battery Road Car Park Trail Stop
Battery Road Car Park 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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