Queensferry Crossing: Origin & Early Development

Discover the Queensferry Crossing origins & early development - why the crossing was needed and the strategic stakeholders involved.

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On the deck: the amazing scale of the Queensferry Crossing project

Read about the arrival, on a huge ship, of the first bridge deck sections of the Queensferry Crossing.

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Why reaching deck level matters

Find out why reaching deck level is a real marker in the tower works for the Queensferry Crossing.

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Deep Sea World Trail Stop

Deep Sea World is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit to explore North Queensferry and the Forth Bridges.

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Destination Forth

A new visitor trail highlighting Scotland’s iconic Forth Bridges and the distinctive historic communities of North and South Queensferry has been launched today

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Deep Sea World Aquarium

Come face to face with the sharks and walk Europe's longest underwater tunnel at Deep Sea World Aquarium in North Queensferry.

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Solution Design Work Now Complete

In the week since the Forth Road Bridge closed, Amey’s team of engineers have been working to develop a solution to a crack in one of the truss end links.

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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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Celebrating a decade of World Heritage status for the Forth Bridge

5th July 2025 marks ten years since one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, the Forth Bridge, was officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Fast Lane for Sustainable Cross-Forth Travel

Passengers, cyclists and pedestrians are to benefit from a dedicated corridor alongside the Queensferry Crossing.

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Queensferry Crossing Delivering Initial Benefits

New data shows improved reliability of travel on M90 corridor.

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Massive Demand for Bridge Open Day Tours

A massive 12,126 applications for places were received in a public ballot for tours of the Forth Road Bridge on Doors Open Day 2024.

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Doors Open Day 2025 - Ballot is Open

The public ballot for BEAR Scotland's Doors Open Day tours inside the Queensferry Crossing deck is now open. Details on BEAR's website.

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Carlingnose Point Nature Reserve

A short walk east from North Queensferry will bring you to the delightful Carlingnose Point Nature Reserve. Simply follow the well-signed Fife Coastal Path.

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Tonnage fan club

Read the latest Queensferry Crossing construction update - pouring the concrete, positioning and fixing the deck segments and preparing the stay cables.

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