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The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, 9 miles (14 kilometres) west of central Edinburgh. Completed in 1890, it is considered a symbol of Scotland (having been voted Scotland's greatest man-made wonder in 2016), and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site . [3]
Iconic, historic and magnificent, Scotland’s Forth Bridges are a wonder of the modern world and one of Scotland's most recognisable locations. Towering side by side over the Firth of Forth, these structures represent the pinnacle of engineering across three centuries.
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 built by Benjamin Baker and opened in 1890.
Forth Bridge Facts & Figures. The Forth Bridge first opened in 1890. The overall length of the Forth Bridge is 2,467 metres. The main structure (portal to portal) measures 1,630 metres. The highest point of the Forth Bridge stands 110 metres above high water and 137 metres above its foundations.
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 2,529 m remains one of the longest.
With its iconic industrial appearance, the Forth Bridge remains one of the greatest cantilever-trussed bridges. An international landmark, the Forth Bridge is viewed with great affection and nicknamed ‘Our Grand Old Lady’ by local people.
Jul 6, 2015 · When it was opened on 4 March 1890 by the then Prince of Wales, the Forth Bridge was the longest cantilever bridge in the world and the first major crossing made entirely of steel.
The Forth Road Bridge is one of the world’s most significant long-span suspension bridges. With a main span of 1,006 metres between the two towers, it was the fourth longest in the world and the longest outside the United States when it opened.
Three bridges spanning three centuries, magnificent views over the Firth of Forth, historical facts, mythical tales, urban wildlife and the historic settlements of North and South Queensferry. It's all yours to discover on the new Forth Bridges Trail.
Its distinctive industrial aesthetic is the result of a forthright and unadorned display of its structural components. Innovative in style, materials and scale, the Forth Bridge marks an important milestone in bridge design and construction during the period when railways came to dominate long-distance land travel.”.
