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Firth Of Forth Collection (#2)

The Firth of Forth, located in Scotland's picturesque Edinburgh, is a sight to behold

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: UK, Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh Area, Cramond, Causeway and Pylons leading to the

UK, Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh Area, Cramond, Causeway and Pylons leading to the Cramond Island

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: UK, Scotland, Lothian, Queensferry, View of the port

UK, Scotland, Lothian, Queensferry, View of the port

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The New Lighthouse on the Bass Rock (litho)

The New Lighthouse on the Bass Rock (litho)
1629103 The New Lighthouse on the Bass Rock (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Lighthouse on the Bass Rock)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Forth Road Bridge and Forth Railway Bridge at night spanning the Firth of Forth, Queensferry

The Forth Road Bridge and Forth Railway Bridge at night spanning the Firth of Forth, Queensferry, near Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Summer on the Firth of Fourth (oil on canvas)

Summer on the Firth of Fourth (oil on canvas)
1766658 Summer on the Firth of Fourth (oil on canvas) by Hardie, Charles Martin (1858-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer on the Firth of Fourth. Charles Martin Hardie (1858-1916)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Barnbogle Castle, Firth of Forth, 19th century (w / c)

Barnbogle Castle, Firth of Forth, 19th century (w / c)
6200002 Barnbogle Castle, Firth of Forth, 19th century (w/c) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 15.8x34.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: British Supermarine Spitfire fighter shooting down a German bomber over the Forth Bridge

British Supermarine Spitfire fighter shooting down a German bomber over the Forth Bridge, World War II, Scotland
6014675 British Supermarine Spitfire fighter shooting down a German bomber over the Forth Bridge, World War II, Scotland, October 1939 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Shooting Sea Fowl on the Bass Rock, Firth of Forth (engraving)

Shooting Sea Fowl on the Bass Rock, Firth of Forth (engraving)
1053800 Shooting Sea Fowl on the Bass Rock, Firth of Forth (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting Sea Fowl on the Bass Rock, Firth of Forth)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Works of the New Bridge over the Firth of Forth (engraving)

The Works of the New Bridge over the Firth of Forth (engraving)
1046124 The Works of the New Bridge over the Firth of Forth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Works of the New Bridge over the Firth of Forth)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: On the Forth Bridge, c. 1890 (b / w photo)

On the Forth Bridge, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
495418 On the Forth Bridge, c.1890 (b/w photo) by Scottish Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opened in 1890 the Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge that spans)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Forth Bridge (b / w photo)

The Forth Bridge (b / w photo)
1596184 The Forth Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forth Bridge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 October 1889)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Birds on the Bass Rock, in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)

Birds on the Bass Rock, in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving)
1595703 Birds on the Bass Rock, in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington (engraving) by Carter, Samuel John (1835-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds on the Bass Rock)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Bass Rock, 1869 (w / c)

The Bass Rock, 1869 (w / c)
6198029 The Bass Rock, 1869 (w/c) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82); 28.6x57.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Hydraulic riveting on the Forth Bridge (litho)

Hydraulic riveting on the Forth Bridge (litho)
STC373327 Hydraulic riveting on the Forth Bridge (litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Channel Fleet passing Inchkeith, Firth of Forth (engraving)

The Channel Fleet passing Inchkeith, Firth of Forth (engraving)
2773034 The Channel Fleet passing Inchkeith, Firth of Forth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Channel Fleet passing Inchkeith, Firth of Forth)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Whale Stranded at Longniddry, Firth of Forth (engraving)

Whale Stranded at Longniddry, Firth of Forth (engraving)
2785384 Whale Stranded at Longniddry, Firth of Forth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whale Stranded at Longniddry, Firth of Forth)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Forth Bridge (colour photo)

Forth Bridge (colour photo)
3094917 Forth Bridge (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forth Bridge. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Shah near Edinburgh, inspecting the Works of the Forth Bridge (engraving)

The Shah near Edinburgh, inspecting the Works of the Forth Bridge (engraving)
1596029 The Shah near Edinburgh, inspecting the Works of the Forth Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah near Edinburgh)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Forth Bridge, to be opened by HRH the Prince of Wales on Tuesday, 4 March 1890 (engraving)

The Forth Bridge, to be opened by HRH the Prince of Wales on Tuesday, 4 March 1890 (engraving)
1047428 The Forth Bridge, to be opened by HRH the Prince of Wales on Tuesday, 4 March 1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forth Bridge)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Works at the Forth Bridge Railway, NB (engraving)

The Works at the Forth Bridge Railway, NB (engraving)
1045636 The Works at the Forth Bridge Railway, NB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Works at the Forth Bridge Railway, NB)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Forth Bridge over the Firth of Forth, Scotland (chromolitho)

Forth Bridge over the Firth of Forth, Scotland (chromolitho)
736013 Forth Bridge over the Firth of Forth, Scotland (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forth Bridge over the Firth of Forth, Scotland)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Aberdour, The Pier (b / w photo)

Aberdour, The Pier (b / w photo)
2794755 Aberdour, The Pier (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aberdour, The Pier)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Forth Bridge at Queensferry, on the North British Railway, View from the South Shore (engraving)

The Forth Bridge at Queensferry, on the North British Railway, View from the South Shore (engraving)
1596473 The Forth Bridge at Queensferry, on the North British Railway, View from the South Shore (engraving) by English School

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Progress of the Forth Bridge, Queensferry, near Edinburgh (engraving)

Progress of the Forth Bridge, Queensferry, near Edinburgh (engraving)
1595872 Progress of the Forth Bridge, Queensferry, near Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of the Forth Bridge, Queensferry)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman, probably George Hay, 7th Marquess of Tweeddale, c

Portrait of a Gentleman, probably George Hay, 7th Marquess of Tweeddale, c
PAR87648 Portrait of a Gentleman, probably George Hay, 7th Marquess of Tweeddale, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Nasmyth, Alexander (1758-1840); 114.5x150 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: George Hay)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The First Battle Squadron leaving the Forth for the Battle of Jutland

The First Battle Squadron leaving the Forth for the Battle of Jutland
824164 The First Battle Squadron leaving the Forth for the Battle of Jutland, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 92x200.8

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Newhaven Pier, (Firth of Forth) (engraving)

Newhaven Pier, (Firth of Forth) (engraving)
820267 Newhaven Pier, (Firth of Forth) (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newhaven Pier, (Firth of Forth)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Dunbar Castle (engraving)

Dunbar Castle (engraving)
2793646 Dunbar Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunbar Castle. Illustration for The History and Legends of Old Castles And Abbeys (John Dicks)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Building the Forth Bridge, illustration from Wonders of Land and Sea

Building the Forth Bridge, illustration from Wonders of Land and Sea
IL352810 Building the Forth Bridge, illustration from Wonders of Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, 1914 (colour litho) by Hodgson, E.S

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Opening of the Forth Bridge by the Prince of Wales, 4th March, 1890

Opening of the Forth Bridge by the Prince of Wales, 4th March, 1890
STC385357 Opening of the Forth Bridge by the Prince of Wales, 4th March, 1890, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Proposed Bridge over the Forth (engraving)

The Proposed Bridge over the Forth (engraving)
1045249 The Proposed Bridge over the Forth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposed Bridge over the Forth)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Opening of the Forth Bridge by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving)

The Opening of the Forth Bridge by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1047117 The Opening of the Forth Bridge by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Whale Stranded at Longniddry, Firth of Forth (engraving)

Whale Stranded at Longniddry, Firth of Forth (engraving)
1104356 Whale Stranded at Longniddry, Firth of Forth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whale Stranded at Longniddry, Firth of Forth)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Rosyth Naval Base (colour photo)

Rosyth Naval Base (colour photo)
3095825 Rosyth Naval Base (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosyth Naval Base. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Bass Rock, Scotland, last fortress to hold out in support of the deposed King James II after

Bass Rock, Scotland, last fortress to hold out in support of the deposed King James II after the Glorious Revolution of
5217065 Bass Rock, Scotland, last fortress to hold out in support of the deposed King James II after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 (litho) by Phillimore

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Barnbougle Castle near Crammond on the Forth, 1850 (w / c)

Barnbougle Castle near Crammond on the Forth, 1850 (w / c)
6200163 Barnbougle Castle near Crammond on the Forth, 1850 (w/c) by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); 36.8x50.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Newhaven, Firth of Forth, 19th century (w / c)

Newhaven, Firth of Forth, 19th century (w / c)
6199976 Newhaven, Firth of Forth, 19th century (w/c) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 19.1x26.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Sir Benjamin Baker, British civil engineer (b / w photo)

Sir Benjamin Baker, British civil engineer (b / w photo)
5995810 Sir Benjamin Baker, British civil engineer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907), British civil engineer

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Old Bridge of Forth, Stirling (colour photo)

Old Bridge of Forth, Stirling (colour photo)
3095382 Old Bridge of Forth, Stirling (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Bridge of Forth, Stirling)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Ravenscraig Castle (engraving)

Ravenscraig Castle (engraving)
2793598 Ravenscraig Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravenscraig Castle)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Map of the Firth of Forth (engraving)

Map of the Firth of Forth (engraving)
6016223 Map of the Firth of Forth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Firth of Forth)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Forth Bridge (engraving)

The Forth Bridge (engraving)
1596431 The Forth Bridge (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forth Bridge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 October 1889)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Forth Bridge, Queensferry North Cantilever, Bottom Member

The Forth Bridge, Queensferry North Cantilever, Bottom Member, and Garvie Main Pier (April 1889) (b / w photo)
1596183 The Forth Bridge, Queensferry North Cantilever, Bottom Member, and Garvie Main Pier (April 1889) (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Her Majesty and Prince Albert landing at Granton Pier (engraving)

Her Majesty and Prince Albert landing at Granton Pier (engraving)
1587024 Her Majesty and Prince Albert landing at Granton Pier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty and Prince Albert landing at Granton Pier)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Opening of the Forth Bridge (engraving)

Opening of the Forth Bridge (engraving)
1626822 Opening of the Forth Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Forth Bridge)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: The Prince of Wales driving in the Last Rivet of the Forth Bridge (engraving)

The Prince of Wales driving in the Last Rivet of the Forth Bridge (engraving)
1626821 The Prince of Wales driving in the Last Rivet of the Forth Bridge (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: On Board a Steam Trawler in the Firth of Forth, the Catch (engraving)

On Board a Steam Trawler in the Firth of Forth, the Catch (engraving)
1054569 On Board a Steam Trawler in the Firth of Forth, the Catch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Board a Steam Trawler in the Firth of Forth)

Background imageFirth Of Forth Collection: Solan Geese on the Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth (b / w photo)

Solan Geese on the Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth (b / w photo)
1056509 Solan Geese on the Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)




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The Firth of Forth, located in Scotland's picturesque Edinburgh, is a sight to behold. As the sun sets and dusk settles in, the mighty Forth Rail Bridge stands tall against the darkening sky. Its majestic presence illuminates the night with its intricate steel structure and timeless beauty. Built in 1964, the Forth Road Bridge connects Queensferry and serves as a vital link between communities on either side of the Firth of Forth. This architectural marvel showcases Scotland's engineering prowess and has become an iconic symbol of unity for both locals and visitors alike. As dawn breaks over this UNESCO World Heritage Site, casting its golden hues upon the landscape, one cannot help but be captivated by its ethereal charm. The breathtaking view from above reveals a satellite image that highlights not only the bridge but also the vast expanse of water that is synonymous with tranquility -the Firth of Forth. In years gone by, Kinneil Colliery at Bo'ness was a thriving hub for coal mining activities. A snapshot from 1948 takes us back to those times when hardworking individuals toiled underground to fuel Scotland's industrial growth. It serves as a reminder of our rich history and how far we have come since then. Whether it be admiring the grandeur of the Forth Railway Bridge at night or crossing over its sister structure -the Forth Road Bridge- at sunset, there is no denying that this region holds a special place in our hearts. Nestled within UK borders but distinctly Scottish in character, it offers an enchanting blend of natural beauty and man-made wonders. So next time you find yourself near Edinburgh or exploring Scotland's stunning landscapes, make sure to visit this remarkable corner where land meets sea -the Firth of Forth awaits your discovery.