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Queensferry Crossing
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Forth Road Bridge
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West Footpath / Cycletrack Closed.
- West Footpath / Cycletrack
West Footpath / Cycletrack is closed due to Maintenance Access works. Public should use the East Footpath / Cycletrack
Roadworks
- Both Directions
Due to on going maintenance works there is a lane 2 closure in both directions.
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The Forth Bridge World Heritage Site
The criteria under which UNESCO recognises the Forth Bridge as a World Heritage Site.
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Forth Bridge 10th Anniversary as a World Heritage Site
A feat of engineering blending functionality and artistry, the Forth Bridge celebrates 10 years as a World Heritage Site in July 2025.
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News from the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group
An update from Dr Miles Oglethorpe, Chair of the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group (FBWHMG), including examples of "Forth Bridgery".
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Forth Bridge Stars in Heritage Campaign
The new campaign video highlights the broad-spectrum heritage covers and features stunning footage of the Forth 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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New Stops on the Forth Bridges Trail Unveiled for World Heritage Day
The trail, which showcases Scotland’s iconic Forth Bridges and the distinctive historic communities of North and South Queensferry, has nine new trail stops.
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Forth Bridge Management Plan 2025
The Forth Bridge World Heritage Site Management Plan is being updated for 2025 - please complete the questionnaire by 30th June 2025.
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Station & Heritage Centre
The Forth Bridge Heritage Centre at the North Queensferry Victorian railway station is a wee gem of a place that has been lovingly restored.
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Forth Bridge Growth & Milestones
The Forth Bridge is an important part of Scottish built heritage today. Find out about its growth & milestones.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
In 2015, the Forth Bridge was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee.
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Forth Bridge Management Plan 2025
Have your say in the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Plan 2025.
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New directional signs for the Forth Bridges Trail
New directional visitor signs for the Forth Bridges Trail have been unveiled on World Heritage Day.
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10th Anniversary as a World Heritage Site
Join events to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Forth Bridge as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Forth Bridge Industrial Heritage Exhibition
Celebrating the new UNESCO Industrial Trail, visit the Forth Bridge exhibition with talks on Friday 26th June, 10am-4pm, Contact & Education Centre.
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World Heritage Management Group
The Forum’s Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group oversaw the successful application to have the Forth Bridge inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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