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The Forth Bridge, Between Fife and West Lothian

Forth Bridge

The Forth Bridge is a remarkable cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth between West Lothian and Fife, spanning a total length of 8,296 feet. The main spans are an iconic form of pure engineering creating beauty.

The bridge leaves West Lothian at South Queensferry and arrives in Fife at North Queensferry. Its construction began in 1882. It was opened by the Prince of Wales in 1890. (Read more)