Best Winter Days Out Near The Forth Bridges

Our guide to the best winter days out within 30 mins of the Forth Bridges, complete with highlights, dining suggestions and historical snippets.

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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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Visit the Local Area | Forth Bridges

Stay a wee while to visit the local area around the Forth Bridges - the Firth of Forth, North and South Queensferry, and Edinburgh and Fife.

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Forth Bridges Creative Trail

Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2026. Experience the vibrant creativity of artists & makers, showcasing local talent set against the stunning Forth Bridges.

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Seal Spotting

If you want to go seal spotting on the Firth of Forth, visit the mud flats at Port Edgar or take a special boat cruise from Hawes Pier.

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About the Forth Bridges

Find out about the Forth Bridges and what makes them such icons of engineering.

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Six Ways to Enjoy Visiting the Forth Bridges

Connecting Fife with Edinburgh, across the River Forth are three remarkable bridges spanning three centuries. Check out our six ways to enjoy visiting!

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Going Forth Down Under

Ever since the Forth Bridge was completed and then opened in 1890, its iconic power has been such that it has cropped up in all sorts of unexpected places.

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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 Experience Update 2021

Network Rail is now working closely with Transport Scotland to agree on the next steps for the Forth Bridge Experience project. Find out more...

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Protecting Breeding Terns Near the Forth Road Bridge

Special measures have been put in place by BEAR Scotland to protect a nearby colony of Terns from noise and visual disturbance during their breeding period.

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Amey Wins Contract to Operate Forth Road Bridges

The tender to manage and maintain two the Forth Road Bridge and the new Queensferry Crossing is to be awarded to Amey LG Ltd, Transport Scotland announced.

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Lego Forth Bridge Idea Achieves 10,000 Supporters

The Forth Bridge could become Scotland's first official Lego model, after an idea submitted to the Lego website attracted the required number of supporters.

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Forth Road Bridge Closure Travel Plan

The Forth Road Bridge Closure Travel Plan outlines alternative routes, diversions, closures & traffic management systems that have been put in place.

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Forth Road Bridge Repairs Win Saltire Civil Engineering Award

Amey’s Forth Road Bridge team have added another award to the trophy cabinet after being presented with the Greatest Contribution to Scotland Award.

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