FORTH BRIDGE

Britain, places to visit, attractions, heritage
Find places to visit in Britain by name, location, type of attraction, or other keyword.

This listings directory of over 950 entries is being phased out.
It now excludes places and things of interest in the North of England, including Yorkshire.
These can be found in ABAB’s Places.
Places to visit in England’s East Midlands are currently being moved to ABAB’s Places.

Tap/Click ‘find listings’ for a detailed search – or just have a browse. 

FORTH BRIDGE

The Forth Bridge is a railway bridge that spans the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland. It was the world’s first major steel structure when it was opened by the then Prince of Wales on 4 March 1890 and is still the world’s longest cantilever bridge. When it opened, it provided an unbroken railway line between London and Aberdeen. It took 7 years to build, employing more than 4,000 men at the peak of its construction, and 57 lives were lost building it. It is 8,904 feet (2,467 metres) long and stands 361 feet (110 metres) above the water at high tide. It requires 52,793 gallons (240,000 litres) of paint.

Two hundred trains use the Forth Bridge each day carrying 3 million passengers a year. In 2015, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You cannot visit the Forth Bridge but there are viewpoints at South Queensferry.

Region/Nation
Location/Address
South Queensferry
Edinburgh
County
West Lothian
Post Code
EH30 9QU
Main Historic Period
Victorian
Useful Website Address
Tip/Nearby
Edinburgh
Primary Management
HM Government

If your favourite attraction is not listed yet, and you have a good quality digital photograph of it that you are able to freely send, please get in touch

Scroll to Top