Forth Bridge
Forth Bridge
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- Paul CDublin, Ireland11 contributionsAwesome bridge, with Stella views!!Awesome bridge, travelled across on the train when it was heavy snow! A sight never to forget! Visited the fantastic aquarium below by the bridge, getting off the nearby station on the bridge. Totally recommended!Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 4 January 2024
- alibatty🦇Dundee, United Kingdom20,089 contributionsMade In Scotland -From Girders!This iconic, steel , cantilever bridge, completed in 1890 after 8 years of construction, is a true marvel of Victorian engineering. It was designed by Sir John Fowler, and Sir Benjamin Baker, and when it first opened it had the world’s longest spans between the 3 double cantilevers , each 330 ft high. It’s 2.5 km long , and is now the world’s 2nd longest cantilever span bridge , and considered one of the wonders of the industrial world. In 2015 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is also proudly considered a symbol of Scotland . For close up views , visits to both both North Queensferry & South Queensferry will afford you them, or Forth boat trips. However, personally speaking , nothing beats the excitement of crossing it by train, where you can see the enormous red-painted structures up close , with excellent views of the picturesque Firth of Forth and the boats sailing upon it. It just never gets old.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 3 March 2024
- EstebanSaint Charles, Missouri296 contributionsSee an 1890’s engineering marvel!We made a quick stop to view this historic bridge! It only take 10-15 minutes extra. Well worth it as it rivals the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco! This bridge is older and almost as long as the Golden Gate which makes it an even more remarkable engineering accomplishment!Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 August 2024
- Claire YemmLondon, United Kingdom42 contributionsYou HAVE to see the bridge.Viewed from North Queensferry, which is also a beautiful little town to wander about, though a cafe would be great there. The views of the bridge are truly amazing with loads of photo ops. There is quite a bit of information about. The stone with the names of those who died during the building of the bridge is a must. Just to read and have a think about them - the ages of those who worked on the bridge too.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 August 2024
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alibatty🦇
Dundee, UK20,089 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
This iconic, steel , cantilever bridge, completed in 1890 after 8 years of construction, is a true marvel of Victorian engineering. It was designed by Sir John Fowler, and Sir Benjamin Baker, and when it first opened it had the world’s longest spans between the 3 double cantilevers , each 330 ft high. It’s 2.5 km long , and is now the world’s 2nd longest cantilever span bridge , and considered one of the wonders of the industrial world. In 2015 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is also proudly considered a symbol of Scotland . For close up views , visits to both both North Queensferry & South Queensferry will afford you them, or Forth boat trips. However, personally speaking , nothing beats the excitement of crossing it by train, where you can see the enormous red-painted structures up close , with excellent views of the picturesque Firth of Forth and the boats sailing upon it. It just never gets old.
Written 3 March 2024
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Malgorzata
12,083 contributions
Oct 2019
The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth. It is considered as a symbol of Scotland , and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was designed by the English engineers Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker. This is an architectural masterpiece, extremely picturesque at any time of the day. Brilliant construction. A great monument of engineering and still used. Where else can you see such a fantastic bridge, so I definitely reccomend this for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Written 2 September 2020
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK8,451 contributions
Jul 2022
The Forth Rail bridge is one of the worlds spectacular sights. It is even more impressive when you get up close and personal with it. It is huge and makes the nearby road bridge look insignificant, which is a shame as it is big in its own right
Written 19 July 2022
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Esteban
Saint Charles, MO296 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We made a quick stop to view this historic bridge! It only take 10-15 minutes extra. Well worth it as it rivals the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco! This bridge is older and almost as long as the Golden Gate which makes it an even more remarkable engineering accomplishment!
Written 3 August 2024
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Scottish-Hidden-Gems🏴💎
Ayrshire, UK9,347 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
I have been over this bridge by train, flew over it by plane and under it by boat, only thing I haven't done is climb it.
Its a stunning bridge from every angle and without a doubt the most beautiful bridge in the world.
It's a must see when in Scotland!
Its a stunning bridge from every angle and without a doubt the most beautiful bridge in the world.
It's a must see when in Scotland!
Written 1 December 2020
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Claire Yemm
London, UK42 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Viewed from North Queensferry, which is also a beautiful little town to wander about, though a cafe would be great there.
The views of the bridge are truly amazing with loads of photo ops.
There is quite a bit of information about.
The stone with the names of those who died during the building of the bridge is a must. Just to read and have a think about them - the ages of those who worked on the bridge too.
The views of the bridge are truly amazing with loads of photo ops.
There is quite a bit of information about.
The stone with the names of those who died during the building of the bridge is a must. Just to read and have a think about them - the ages of those who worked on the bridge too.
Written 13 August 2024
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Anu
United Kingdom909 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
The Forth Bridge, a railway bridge completed over 130 years ago, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a spectacular feat in enginnering.
Forth railway bridge, oxide red Scottish icon served to connect 534 miles of uninterrupted train track opened in 1890.
Referred to as the Queen of Victorian Bridges and recognisable engineering wonders. Perfectly reflects the "great age of steam".
Forth railway bridge, oxide red Scottish icon served to connect 534 miles of uninterrupted train track opened in 1890.
Referred to as the Queen of Victorian Bridges and recognisable engineering wonders. Perfectly reflects the "great age of steam".
Written 3 April 2020
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Scotsguy78
Sauchie, UK206 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We had a wander around the base of the bridge and were very impressed. I had only ever saw the bridge from the train but took loads of pictures of this impressive sight. Weather wasn't the best but definitely worth a visit , especially on a nice sunny day.
Written 28 July 2022
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Jirvbon
Pensacola, FL357 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
This is one of the world’s most spectacular feats of engineering. Take the train from Edinburgh to Queensferry and it crosses the bridge. From Queensferry station you can walk down to the waters edge and see the bridge in all its glory. A great way to spend a couple of hours.
Written 25 February 2022
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Dennis Smalley
Glasgow, UK3,197 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
First taste of freedom to explore our wonderful country again. The Forth bridges are a testament to amazing engineering feats in both the modern and bygone ages, especially the Rail bridge (1890) which has been thrilling tourists for over 130 years now. Scotland can be an enigma, politically confusing, religiously toxic but above all always visually stunning. One of the greatest picture shows on mother earth.
Written 17 April 2021
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Can you climb this bridge? Like the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia?
Written 23 December 2018
I don’t think there is any public access to the bridge apart from the railway crossing of the Firth of Forth.
Written 23 December 2018
As far as I can remember there is places to park in south Queensferry but not sure if if it’s for overnight. north Queensferry is a very steep incline narrow enough try Google Street veiw it might give you an idea. Happy travels...
Written 12 July 2018
Hi there,
In my opinion the best place is to photograph the Forth Bridge would be near the Harbour Light Tower. On a not windy day, you may actually could go a bit far to get a wider angle of the bridge.
Written 21 December 2017
Hello Martin. You need to get a train from either Waverley or Haymarket station (both are in Edinburgh) with the direction Dundee or Glenrothes. The latter option may be flagged as a 'Fife Circle' train. Just be careful to double-check the departure information board to verify that the train you pick stops at North Queensferry or Dalmeny. Some express trains to Dundee won't. It's personal choice which of these two stations you get off at. Dalmeny station involves a slightly longer walk but there are more cafes, restaurants and shops there. North Queensferry is much quieter but has a nice lunch spot (the Wee Restaurant) and Deep Sea World if you want to make a day of it. Whatever you decide, the journey time will be no more than 20 minutes. Enjoy!
Written 5 February 2016
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