Kinross, Scotland 
A working landmark
The Forth Bridge opened in 1890. Designed by John Fowler and Benjamin Baker, it remains a passenger and freight railway link across the Firth of Forth.
Its huge cantilever forms give the bridge its unmistakable outline. Steve’s photograph captures those repeating red structures above the water and the houses of North Queensferry.
Recognised around the world
The bridge was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2015. Its official website describes it as a milestone in railway engineering — a structure whose purpose and shape are part of its character.
Explore its story
The official Forth Bridges website brings together the bridge’s history, construction facts and visitor information. For many of us it is simply a view we never tire of seeing, whether from the shore or the train window.
