The Forth Bridges

If you are interested in WW2 history, do you know the story of a Polish Submarine that came to Rosyth during World War II? Join local historian, Roger Pickering, for an inspiring account of ORP Orzel’s daring escape from Tallinn, epic Baltic journey, through the Danish Straits over the North Sea to be finally escorted into Rosyth by the Royal Navy destroyer. 📆 Tuesday 19th May 🕛 7pm-8pm 📍Rosyth library Tickets £3 available from @onfife_cultural_trust

Here's one for cyclists and walkers - the Inner Forth Bike Bus is returning tomorrow @innerforth Every Sunday from 17th May to 27th September 2026, walkers and cyclists can use the Inner Forth Bike Bus to reach stops around the Forth, from Alloa to the Forth Bridges. Free tour guide on the bus too! The Inner Forth Bike Bus can accommodate a range of bicycles, e-bikes, tandem bikes, handcycles and trikes. Where there is a wheel, there is a way! There are 8 stops and you can get on and off wherever suits you in either a clockwise or anticlockwise direction. The stop nearest the Forth Bridges is at Port Edgar Marina in South Queensferry which you can use to cycle over the Forth Road Bridge. See timetable . The Inner Forth Bike Bus is a FREE transport service that loops around the Inner Forth on a Sunday, with space for 15 passengers and 12 bikes. Bookings are not required but are recommended so if you'd like to save your spot, here's the link: /inner-forth-bike-bus Please email [email protected] if you have a non-standard bike, to ensure they can accommodate you.

Find this Forth Bridges view on the coast road between @hopetounhouse and South Queensferry. Where's your favourite spot to view the Forth Bridges? #forthbridges #forthbridgestrail #firthofforth

There are always lots of things to do and places to visit around the Forth Bridges! Here are some ideas for the next few days. 🚶Walk the Forth Bridges Trail and enjoy the views of the Forth Bridges ⛴ Take a boat cruise to Inchcolm Island from South Queensferry 🎨Get crafty at @honeypotcreativecafe 🏛 Visit the South Queensferry Museum on Wed or Thursday 💡Visit the world's smallest working lighthouse in North Queensferry @nqheritagetrust 👰🏼Plan your wedding at @doubletreebyhiltonqueensferry Open Evening on Thursday 🏃‍♀️Cheer on the runners in the Black Rock 5 Race on Friday night 🦈Swim with sharks at @deepseaworld_fife 🛍 Local markets in Inverkeithing (Sat), Culross (Sun) and Kirkliston (Sun) 🚴Catch the free @innerforth bike bus on Sunday Have a great visit! #forthbridges #forthbridgestrail #worldheritagesite

Here's one for the cyclists - the Inner Forth Bike Bus is returning on Sunday 17th May! @innerforth Every Sunday from 17th May to 27th September 2026, walkers and cyclists can use the Inner Forth Bike Bus to reach stops around the Forth, from Alloa to the Forth Bridges. The Inner Forth Bike Bus can accommodate a range of bicycles, e-bikes, tandem bikes, handcycles and trikes. Where there is a wheel, there is a way! There are 8 stops and you can get on and off wherever suits you in either a clockwise or anticlockwise direction. The stop nearest the Forth Bridges is at Port Edgar Marina in South Queensferry which you can use to cycle over the Forth Road Bridge. See timetable . The Inner Forth Bike Bus is a FREE transport service that loops around the Inner Forth on a Sunday, with space for 15 passengers and 12 bikes. Bookings are not required but are recommended so if you'd like to save your spot, here's the link: /inner-forth-bike-bus Please email [email protected] if you have a non-standard bike, to ensure they can accommodate you.

It's just 3 weeks until this year's @forthbridgescreativetrail The Forth Bridges Creative Trail returns on the last weekend of May 2026. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of art, creativity and community across South Queensferry, Dalmeny and Bo’ness. #forthbridges #creativetrail #community

@icomos_uk has launched this year's industrial heritage photography competition. Head over to their website to find out details of the 4 categories and how to enter. Entries close 1st September. 📷@icomos_uk #worldheritage #industrialheritage #industrialworldheritage

Check out what's on near the Forth Bridges over the weekend 👀 Walk or Cycle on the Forth Bridges Trail Boat trips to Inchcolm Island @maidoftheforth @forth_boat_tours Visit @deepseaworld_fife @hopetounhouse @dclandg @friendsofkinneil Inverkeithing Funfair @dunfermlinecity.artisanmarket Scottish Vintage Bus Museum Culross Community Market Link in bio to What's On page #forthbridges #forthbridgestrail

Set your reminder now - 6 weeks to go until this year's @barnardos_uk Forth Bridge Your View tickets go on sale on Thursday 18th June at 10am! Here are the details from Barnardo's: JOIN BARNARDO’S ON TOP OF THE FORTH BRIDGE We’re thrilled to announce that Your View at the Forth Bridge is back for its 8th incredible year! This unique experience gives you the chance to stand 361 feet above the Forth on the iconic World Heritage Forth Bridge and take in uninterrupted 360° panoramic views across Edinburgh and the Fife coastline — like you’ve never seen them before. Alongside our Classic, Sunrise and Sunset tickets, we’re also releasing a limited number of Ultimate Experience tickets. This unforgettable option includes access to the track level of the bridge, followed by a bridge walk beneath the rail track towards the Forth. 📅 Your View 18–20 September 2026 🎟️ Tickets on sale: 10am, Thursday 18 June 🔗 Find out more: .uk/events/your-view-forth-bridge With thanks to Network Rail, Balfour Beatty and The Briggers, whose generosity makes this event possible. To date, Your View has raised over £449,000 to support Barnardo’s vital work with young people across Scotland.

On top of the world (the Forth Bridge) 💛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙. Would love to be able to do this again this year, maybe with my 30 foot 360 camera pole? 👀 #Scotland #VisitScotland #TheForthBridge #TheKiltedPhoto @networkrail @barnardos_uk @balfourbeatty @theforthbridges

The Majestic Princess returns tomorrow for her second trip to the Forth Bridge this year. Cruise Forth welcome volunteers will be on hand to assist crew and passengers with their plans for the day. There will be a free shuttle bus along to @portedgarmarina where passengers can enjoy dining, shopping and boat cruises, and return to Hawes Pier later in the day, or walk back along the High Street on the Forth Bridges Trail. Meanwhile, Rosyth will welcome the Expedition and National Geographic Explorer. 📷Regal Princess in 2023 #cruiseforth #cruisescotland #forthbridgestrail

The Forth Bridge World Heritage Site is delighted to confirm that @esaldegheri has been selected for the @edincityoflit UNESCO Creative Cities x Heritage Sites Forth Bridge Residency. Esa Aldegheri is a Scottish‑Italian scholar, writer and educator, currently a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of Glasgow. Her work explores refugee journeys, borders and integration, and has informed Scotland’s New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy. She’s the author of Free to Go - Across the World on a Motorbike (2022), editor of There She Goes - New Travel Writing by Women (2025), and is also a poet. Esa commented upon her selection: "I am full of gladness for this adventure! The Forth Bridge has brought me inspiration and consolation over many seasons. What a joy to spend time thinking and writing about its sights and sounds as Writer-in-Residence for Edinburgh City of Literature. I look forward very much to what will come forth over the next couple of months." Congratulations to Esa! @unescouk #forthbridge #edincityoflit