Sights · Our pick in Edinburgh
The Forth Bridge
Opened 1890
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About The Forth Bridge
The Forth Bridge, a railway bridge opened in 1890, was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2015; see it from South Queensferry, or cross it by train to Fife.
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO
- Cross it by train
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Forth Bridge before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Forth Bridge are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Edinburgh Airport5.8 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Royal Botanic Garden12 kmCar or taxi 37 min
- Edinburgh Castle13 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- Britannia13 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral13 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- National Museum14 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Holyroodhouse14 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Arthur’s Seat15 kmCar or taxi 47 min
Main railway stations
- Haymarket12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Edinburgh Waverley13 kmCar or taxi 42 min