Forth Bridge, Railway bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland
The red-painted steel structure extends 2528 meters across the Firth of Forth, featuring three massive towers reaching 110 meters in height.
Construction began in 1882 under engineers John Fowler and Benjamin Baker, with the Prince of Wales officially opening the bridge on March 4, 1890.
The bridge stands as a testament to Scottish engineering, receiving UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015 after serving rail transport for over 125 years.
The bridge carries between 150 to 200 trains daily, connecting Edinburgh to Fife while offering viewing points from South Queensferry and North Queensferry.
The continuous maintenance of the bridge inspired a Scottish phrase about endless tasks, referencing the constant need to paint its extensive steel framework.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Inverkeithing
Location: Edinburgh
Location: Fife
Location: Dalmeny
Inception: 1890
Official opening: March 4, 1890
Height: 110 m
Length: 2,528.7 m
Made from material: steel
Website: https://theforthbridges.org
GPS coordinates: 55.99840,-3.38760
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47
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