Construction of the bridge began in 1882 and it was opened on 4 March 1890 by the Duke of Rothesay, the future Edward VII. The bridge carries the Edinburgh–Aberdeen line across the Forth between the …

Forth Bridge, railway bridge over the Firth of Forth, the estuary of the River Forth in Scotland. It was one of the first cantilever bridges and for several years was the world’s longest span. It was designed and …

Towering side by side over the Firth of Forth, these structures represent the pinnacle of engineering across three centuries. The oldest of the bridges, The Forth Bridge, is now a designated UNESCO …

Jun 20, 2025 · The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge in Scotland, spanning the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh. Completed in 1890, it's a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Scotland, …

Plan your trip to the Forth Bridge, now part of the UNESCO National Trail of Scotland. Including info on travel advice, local businesses, and more.

Jun 5, 2025 · Opened in 1890, the Forth Bridge, spanning the Firth of Forth to the north-west of Edinburgh, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. The world’s first major steel …

Jul 5, 2015 · The Forth Bridge, which spans the estuary (Firth) of the River Forth in eastern Scotland to link Fife to Edinburgh by railway, was the world’s earliest great multispan cantilever bridge, and at …

May 8, 2018 · The Forth Railway Bridge, spanning the Firth of Forth in Scotland, stands as a monument to Victorian-era engineering ingenuity. Opened in 1890, it was the longest cantilever bridge in the …

The Forth Bridge is an early steel cantilever railway bridge that is a milestone in the evolution of bridge design. Built in the age of the expansion of the railways, it still connects Edinburgh with Fife over the …

Aug 28, 2025 · If you’ve ever crossed the Firth of Forth in Scotland, chances are you’ve marvelled at the elegant sweep of the Forth Bridge. Opened on 28 August 1964, this suspension bridge was a new …