Itinerary | Icons of Engineering

The Forth Bridges are surrounded by fascinating spots for engineering enthusiasts. There’s The Falkirk Wheel, Royal Yacht Britannia, The Secret Bunker & more.

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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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Itinerary | Dog Friendly

Dog friendly activities and pet friendly places to eat and stay when visiting the Forth Bridges with your four legged friends.

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Roland Paxton 1932-2025

Mark Watson from Historic Environment Scotland shares details of Roland Paxton's engineering achievements, career and links to the Forth Bridge.

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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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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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Cautious Optimism for Queensferry Crossing Ice Mitigation

Queensferry Crossing engineers are optimistic at the results of recent tests of methods to mitigate against ice accreting on the bridge’s cables and towers.

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Protecting Breeding Terns Near the Forth Road Bridge

Special measures have been put in place by BEAR Scotland to protect a nearby colony of Terns from noise and visual disturbance during their breeding period.

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Safety Cameras Go Live on A90 Northbound

Drivers and road workers will benefit from increased safety measures as temporary average speed cameras go live on the A90 northbound at the Forth Road Bridge.

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Freedom of Information Website Now Available

A Freedom of Information website has been set up by Transport Scotland and Amey in response to over 30 requests since the closure of the Forth Road Bridge.

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Forth Road Bridge Repairs Win Saltire Civil Engineering Award

Amey’s Forth Road Bridge team have added another award to the trophy cabinet after being presented with the Greatest Contribution to Scotland Award.

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Working Towards 70 on the Queensferry Crossing

Road users are being provided with advance notice of upcoming works required on the new bridge to enable it to open to vehicles travelling at speeds of 70 mph.

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Gantry Installed to Support Forth Bridge Repairs

A temporary gantry has been installed at the Forth Bridge to allow engineers to safely access the structure’s southern suspended span.

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Happy 133rd Birthday Forth Bridge!

4th March 2023 is the Forth Bridge's 133rd anniversary & UNESCO World Engineering Day. Network Rail detail how they monitor the condition of the Forth Bridge.

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Visit the Forth Bridges

Visit the Forth Bridges to experience an epic train ride across the Forth Bridge, walk/cycle the Forth Road Bridge and enjoy views of the Queensferry Crossing.

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