Viewpoints · Central Scotland
Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint
Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmeny · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in central Scotland, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Edinburgh West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EH30.
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Place summary
The Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint is located in central Scotland, postcode EH30. This viewpoint offers a clear perspective of the Forth Railway Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an iconic example of Victorian engineering. Its striking cantilever design has made it a significant landmark since its completion.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9901, -3.3879
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH30 9TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmeny — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5393391364 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint?
- Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH30 9TA).
- Is Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH30 9TA.