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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Story so far: six years of non-stop progress

Read about the remarkable progress of the bridge - just six years between the debating chamber and all three bridge towers appearing above the water line.

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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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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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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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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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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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The 135th Anniversary of the Forth Bridge

A feat of engineering blending functionality and artistry, the Forth Bridge celebrates 135 years in March 2025,

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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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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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Forth Bridge Writer-in-Residence completes her year

Barbara Henderson finishes her year in residence with a second book, Made From Girders.

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RNLI Celebrates 200 Years

As we celebrate the 134th anniversary of the Forth Bridge, the RNLI is today celebrating 200 years of lifesaving, an anniversary formally recognised by UNESCO.

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Do you have a Forth Bridge story?

The Forth Bridge Collections and Research group is asking for people to contact them with new Forth Bridge stories.

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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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Dalmeny House

Dalmeny House is a spectacular family home steeped in fascinating history. There’s almost too much to see, and you’re sure to find something of interest.

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