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The 135th Anniversary of The Forth Bridge

February 19th 2025

An enduring icon of engineering & culture and recognised the world over, The Forth Bridge celebrates its 135th anniversary on 4 March 2025. The bridge is a true Scottish icon symbolising engineering brilliance and Scottish pride. Completed in 1890, its striking design has inspired countless cultural references; the phrase 'painting The Forth Bridge' has come to signify endless tasks, reflecting its continuous maintenance until 2011.

To celebrate this incredible milestone there will be a series of commemorative events including a public exhibition on the history of the bridge, including documentation and artefacts from the building and opening of the bridge, with an opportunity to view rare magic-lantern photography from the period, and see a demonstration of riveting by volunteers.

To discover more about this icon of engineering and the anniversary celebrations simply click on the button below.

More information on the Forth Bridge anniversary events

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