90th Anniversary of the Kincardine Bridge
29 October 202690th Anniversary of the Kincardine Bridge
The Kincardine Bridge is a road crossing further up the River Forth than the Forth Bridges which feature on this website.
Now marking its 90th anniversary, the bridge was opened to traffic at noon on the 29th October 1936 by the Conveners of Fife, Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire.
Image: BEAR Scotland
The most notable feature of the Kincardine Bridge was the movable swing span which provided two openings to allow river traffic to pass beneath. The final opening of the bridge was in January 1988, witnessed by hundreds of people who gathered to watch the historic occasion.
Image: Transport Scotland
The Scottish Roads Archive website has produced an updated article for the 90th anniversary and covers full details of the design, planning, specification, architecture and operation of the bridge.
Kincardine Bridge | Scottish Roads Archive
The adjacent Clackmannanshire Bridge was opened in 2008.
Image: Transport Scotland
Forth Bridges Trail
The Forth Bridges Trail offers a great introduction to the bridges and local area.It takes in many points of historic interest, introduces local tales and folklore, and offers some incredible panoramic views.
A circular five mile route, the trail can easily be completed in a day. Take a picnic or stop off to sample the cafes along the way.
Walk or cycle, experience an epic train ride across The Forth Bridge and enjoy a boat trip on the Firth of Forth.