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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Roland Paxton 1932-2025

Mark Watson from Historic Environment Scotland shares details of Roland Paxton's engineering achievements, career and links to the Forth Bridge.

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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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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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Happy 130th Birthday Forth Bridge!

This morning we welcomed over 30 schoolchildren from North and South Queensferry to celebrate the 130th birthday of the Forth Bridge.

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Forth Road Bridge Opening Ceremony 1964

Details of the programme for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at the opening ceremony and events for the Forth Road Bridge on 4th September 1964.

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Getting a Sheerleg-up from Taklift 6

Read about Taklift 6, the enormous sheerleg marine crane, operating back and forward from the Rosyth dockyard out to the Queensferry Crossing towers.

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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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Overnight Closure of Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge

Diversion via Kincardine from 22:00 to 08:00 on night of 12 December.

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Forth Road Bridge to Fully Reopen 11pm Saturday

The Forth Road Bridge is to fully reopen tomorrow (Saturday 20 February) at 11pm. HGVs to have 24-hour access.

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70 mph for Queensferry Crossing

From Tuesday 19 December the Queensferry Crossing will have a speed limit of 70 mph.

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Queensferry Crossing to Become Motorway

Road users are being given advance notice the Queensferry Crossing will become a designated motorway from 1 February 2018.

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View from the Bridge!

Children’s charity, Barnardo’s Scotland, is to offer one of the most sought-after experiences in Scotland – a view from the top of the iconic Forth Bridge.

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Forth Bridge 130th Birthday Celebration

Join us for a day of celebration to mark the 130th birthday of the Forth Bridge.

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Happy 133rd Birthday Forth Bridge!

4th March 2023 is the Forth Bridge's 133rd anniversary & UNESCO World Engineering Day. Network Rail detail how they monitor the condition of the Forth Bridge.

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