Due to essential maintenance the WEST Footpath/Cycleway is CLOSED except during weekends, please use the EAST Footpath/Cycleway.
Access RestrictionsIn person visits for pupils p3 up to s6 are available. The visit at the Centre is free of charge. We do not have access to any funding or grants to assist with travel costs.
We are accepting one day visit per school at the moment to allow as many different schools as possible to access this free opportunity.
For in-person visits at our Centre in South Queensferry please register your interest here: https://forms.office.com/e/FsPPDY0sU8
If an in-person visit is not possible we provide a fully interactive online session for p5 to s2 pupils lasting 30 – 45 minutes and provide follow on engineering challenges for you to complete with your class afterwards at a time that suits you.
We also have certificates available for pupils once they have completed the engineering challenge. Please see attached and below for further information.
To register your interest in the online sessions please complete the information request form here : https://forms.office.com/e/rtA80wfkdw
Monday - Friday (August - June)
Looking for an interactive, fun STEM visit?
Would you and your pupils like to find out more about engineering, bridges and how we manage and maintain the trunk road network?
Our engineer-led visits take place in our stunning Contact and Education Centre Exhibition Area in South Queensferry. The Centre provides an excellent learning environment with detailed bridge models, audio-visual resources, interactive learning challenges and spectacular panoramic views of the Forth Bridges and Forth Estuary.
Pupils work collaboratively in teams, developing problem-solving, communication, team-working and organisational skills whilst completing their STEM challenges.
As well as focussing on engineering and bridges, we also cover:
For groups of 25 + pupils.
For groups of 20 - 50 pupils
Booking is required.
Single visits - for groups of 20 to 40 pupils last approximately 2 hours 30 minutes within the Centre and the visit can be enhanced by adding a Forth Road Bridge field trip. The field trip is self-led by your own teachers with materials provided by the Centre to enhance the experience and extend learning.
A typical single visit schedule would be:
Double visits - for groups of more than 40 pupils last approximately 4 hours 30 minutes and involve both the Forth Road Bridge field trip (self-led by your own teachers) and the STEM – Engineering Workshop within the Centre.
A typical double visit schedule would be:
Please note that pupils can have their packed lunch within the Exhibition Area if time permits and on the basis of no mess.
Please bring lunch with you as we do not have catering facilities on site.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Centre.
Teachers are responsible for all pupils at all times.
Contact and Education Centre
Adjacent to Forth Road Bridge Administration Building
South Queensferry
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH30 9QU