West Footpath / Cycletrack is closed due to Maintenance Access works. Public should use the East Footpath / Cycletrack
Due to on going maintenance works there is a lane 2 closure in both directions.
Access Restrictions
Doors Open Day 2026
16 September 2026Queensferry Crossing Doors Open Day 2026
Free Exhibition and ActivitiesBEAR Scotland is hosting a Queensferry Crossing Doors Open Day event in Transport Scotland's Contact and Education Centre in South Queensferry on Saturday 26th September 2026, 9am - 5pm.
Explore the story of this iconic crossing through
- Construction Displays
- Educational Activities for younger visitors
- Forth Bridges Art and Photography
- Scottish Road Archive
- Bridge Merchandise
- Virtual Reality Experience
There will be a charity raffle to win one of five trips for two to the top of a Queensferry Crossing main tower with proceeds going to Children's Hospices Across Scotland.
BEAR Scotland is also bringing one of its gritter fleet for visitors to have a chance to sit in the driver's seat - not just for the younger visitors!
Find us:
Contact and Education Centre
Adjacent to Forth Road Bridge Administration Building
South Queensferry
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH30 9SF
Free parking available.
Bus stops at south end of Forth Road Bridge for cross Forth routes, and Lothian Buses 43 and 71 stops nearby at Ferrymuir Retail park (Tesco).
Lothian Region Transport plc
Lothian Region Transport plc
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.