The Forth Bridge is one of the most fascinating man-made benchmarks in Scotland.
The bridge, an engineering marvel, is so old that it celebrated its centenary in the year of 1990. You can have a splendid view of this age-old international symbol of Scotland which stands 20km to the west of Edinburgh. A train from Waverley to Dalmeny and then a walk of 1 km can also take you to the place. South Queensferry being very crowded,(though it has good hotels from where you can enjoy the view) a better view is guaranteed from the northern side. The bridge,more popularly known as Forth Rail Bridge or Forth Railway Bridge connects the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh with Fife and crosses the River Forth (hence the name). Famed as the world's first major steel bridge,this massive cantilever structure remains in regular use to date.
Address Details
- South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland EH30 9TB
- EH30 9TB
Nearby Castles
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Midhope Castle
16th century unoccupied house near Hopetoun House with farmyard behind. Can be walked around and is worth a visit.
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Hopetoun House
Two miles west of South Queensferry is Hopetoun House, which thoroughly deserves its reputation as 'Scotland's finest stately home'.
Nearby Visitor Attractions
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Dalmeny House
Built in 1815 in Tudor Gothic, Dalmeny House contains a superb collection of 18th-century French furniture, porcelain and tapestries and paintings, including portraits by Gainsborough, Raeburn, Reynolds and Lawrence.
The Forth Bridge Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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South Queensferry Holiday Home - Sleeps 4+1
This picturesque small town nestles on the south shore of the Firth of Forth and is beautifully overshadowed by the spectacular Forth Road and Rail Bridges. The historic town has its own museum, .... -
South Queensferry Apartment, nr Edinburgh - Sleeps 4
In an absolutely unique location, only feet from the Firth of Forth water\'s edge, in between the Forth Road and Rail Bridges, this smart ground floor apartment is beautifully positioned in this ....