Things to do in Forth Bridge
Boasting six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Forth Bridge – affectionately nicknamed ‘Our Grand Old Lady’ – is one that Scotland proudly holds under its belt. Built by Benjamin Baker and John Fowler, the bridge towers over the Firth of Forth estuary and connects the villages of South Queensferry and North Queensferry. At the time of construction in 1890 it was actually the world’s longest bridge and while it no longer holds this status – it’s one of Scotland’s greatest man-made wonders and marvel of Victorian engineering.
Rumour has its industrial appearance didn’t go down well at the time, but the bridge has become a symbol of the nation, and definitely stands out among its peers. You’ll get some great photos of the bridge from the villages, boat tours and walking trails around the area – don’t miss out on the famous Hawkes Inn where the workers stopped after shifts. There are two other bridges that’ll catch your attention, Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing Bridge.
Our recommendations in Forth Bridge
Loch Ness, Glen Coe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh
Book this day tour now to discover mysterious Loch Ness, wild Glen Coe and marvel at the vast and magical Highlands, combining nature and history.
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Guided tour from Edinburgh of Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle and Dunfermline Abbey
Join a guided tour from Edinburgh and visit three of the most remarkable buildings in Scotland: Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle, and Rosslyn Chapel.
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Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission
Book your Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission and sample a dram of whisky at a local distillery and explore the Highlands.
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Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands small-group day tour
Book your Scottish Highlands tour now! Experience 'Scotland in a day' on this expansive tour of Loch Ness, and the castles and glens of Scotland.
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Loch Ness, Glen Coe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh
Book this day tour now to discover mysterious Loch Ness, wild Glen Coe and marvel at the vast and magical Highlands, combining nature and history.
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Guided tour from Edinburgh of Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle and Dunfermline Abbey
Join a guided tour from Edinburgh and visit three of the most remarkable buildings in Scotland: Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle, and Rosslyn Chapel.
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Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission
Book your Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission and sample a dram of whisky at a local distillery and explore the Highlands.
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Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands small-group day tour
Book your Scottish Highlands tour now! Experience 'Scotland in a day' on this expansive tour of Loch Ness, and the castles and glens of Scotland.
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Whisky and Waterfalls tour from Edinburgh
Book your Whisky and Waterfalls tour from Edinburgh and check out Scotland's most iconic scenery and sights on this fabulous day tour.
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Loch Ness Explorer Day Trip from Edinburgh
Book your Loch Ness Explorer day trip from Edinburgh and leave the chaos of the city behind as you head into the Scottish Highlands and hunt Nessie.
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St Andrews, Falkland Palace and fishing villages tour
Book this tour of St Andrews, Falkland and the surrounding fishing villages to discover the history of Scottish Kings, golf and filming locations.
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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and whisky tour
Book this Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and whisky tour to get to know Scotland with three simple ingredients: castles, lochs and whisky.
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St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife tour from Edinburgh
Buy your St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife tour and see the very best of Scotland. Explore St Andrews and the surrounding villages!
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How to get there
Forth Bridge
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Reviews Forth Bridge
“Sehr netter und kompetenter Guide. Steven B. Hat uns auf der Tour sehr lustig unterhalten, aber auch über Land, Leute und Geschichte viel Wissenswertes erzählen können. Tolle Tour!!”
“Die Busfahrt ging den ganzen Tag und der Busfahrer hat unglaublich viel erzählt. Als relativ gut englisch sprechender Mensch konnte ich gut folgen und der schottische Akzent ist natürlich auch ein Highlight, aber teilweise musste ich dann auch sehr genau hin hören. Wir wurden aber mit witzigen Anekdoten versorgt und die Zeitplanung war auch top. Als eine komplette Straße gesperrt war und der Busfahrer einen riesen Umweg über schmale Straßen fahren musste hat er dies bestens gemeistert.”
“Gary notre guide a été au petit soin avec nous, très gentil et drôle. Nous avons eu le temps de visiter chaque endroit où l'on c'est arrêté. Je recommande vivement !”
