Firth Of Forth Collection (#3)

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)

Forth Rail Bridge
Martin Vlasko

The Forth Rail Bridge, Scotland. Circa 1935

A picture taken from the top of the south cantilever of the Forth Bridge showing the site on the North Queensferry side of the Forth, where the new Forth Road Bridge is expected to be built

After a stormy passage round the North of Scotland, the Queen Margaret, one of the new ferryboats for the North and South Queensferry passage, has berthed at North Queensferry

A picture taken from one of the S. M. T Travel Aerial Travel cabin moth planes when
A picture taken from one of the S.M.T Travel Aerial Travel cabin moth planes when the former German battleship SMS Prinzregent Luitpold was being manoeuvred under the Forth Bridge on the way to

The Forth Road bridge from South Queensferry, Edinburgh to North Queensferry in Fife, during construction. September 1961

New Forth Road Bridge Under Construction. The Forth Road Bridge is a suspension bridge in east central Scotland. The bridge, opened in 1964, spans the Firth of Forth, connecting West Lothian

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult calling from rock in breeding colony. Isle of May, Scotland, UK, July

Animals, Birds, Gannet, Morus bassanus, In flight against deep blue sky, Bass Rock, Firth Of Forth, Scotland, UK

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Pair Of Gannets, Morus bassanus, bonding at nest site on cliff edge, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK

Leith Harbour, c1840, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Leith Harbour, c1840, (1942). Steamers and sailing ships in the port of Leith on the coast of the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, Scotland. From " British Ports and Harbours, by Leo Walmsley

The Bass Rock, c1870. Uninhabited volcanic island in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. According to legend, the island is said to have been a gift from King Malcolm III of Scotland to the Lauder family

Off Tantalion, c1870. Shipwreck on the rocks below Tantallon Castle on the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, Scotland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Holyrood Palace, c1870. Holyrood Palace on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, was built between 1671-1678. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Forth Bridge, Scotland, 1897. Creator: Keystone View Company
Forth Bridge, Scotland, 1897. The Forth Rail Bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

The Forth Bridge in Course of Construction, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Forth Bridge in Course of Construction, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Wader footprints in sand, Aberlady Bay, Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK, December

On the Firth of Forth. Shipbreaking at Bo ness West Lothian, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

Admiral Sir David Beatty, Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet, c1918, (1936)
Admiral Sir David Beatty, Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet, watching the German High Seas Fleet heading the Firth of Forth, c1918, (1936). From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol

Forth Bridge in Mist
The Forth Rail Bridge - an international icon of engineering - is enveloped by Sea Mist, a common sight on the firth of forth

North Berwick - Tantallon Castle and the Bass Rock, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

North Berwick - From the Rocks, Showing North Berwick Law, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Portobello - The Beach, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Laureston Castle, 1804. Artist: James Fittler
Laureston Castle, 1804. Lauriston Castle is a 16th century tower house with 19th century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth, in Edinburgh, Scotland. After John Claude Nattes (c1765-1839)

Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Railway bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

The Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours
The Forth Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Railway bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

Forth Bridge, Scotland, 1902

Grangemouth Oil Refinery, Grangemouth, 1988
Grangemouth, Falkirk, Scotland

Rosyth Naval Dockyard, Rosyth, 1948
Rosyth, Fife, Scotland

Open Cast Coal Mine, Lassodie, 2008
Lassodie, Fife, Scotland

Kirkcaldy Esplanade, Kirkcaldy, 2008
Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland

HMS Belfast Town-class Light Cruiser Damaged
EDITORIAL HMS Belfast, a Royal Navy Town-class light cruiser. Damaged by a torpedo or mine in the Firth of Forth during WWII she is now permanently moored as a museum ship on the River Thames in

Forth Railway Bridge; Edinburgh, Scotland

The Forth Bridge under construction. The cantilever railway bridge which spans for Firth of Forth in Scotland was opened in 1890. The total length of the bridge is 2.467 miles or 3.970 kilometers

The Forth Bridge, before completion, Scotland. late -19th century. From Great Engineers, published c. 1890
The Forth Bridge, before completion, Scotland. late -19th century. From Great Engineers, published c.1890

Historic image in sepia of the railway tracks on Forth Bridge, a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth, circa 1896; Edinburgh, Inchgarvie and Fife, Scotland

Firth of Forth with clouds and sunbeams at sunset at North Berwick in Scotland, United Kingdom

Sun shining over bay with rocky beach at sunset in North Berwick at Firth of Forth in Scotland, United Kingdom

Sun shining over bay with sandy beach at sunset in North Berwick at Firth of Forth in Scotland, United Kingdom

The famous Forth Bridge over Firth of Forth at low tide at South Queensferry in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

The famous Forth Bridge over Firth of Forth at South Queensferry in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

UK, Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh Area, Queensferry, View of the Forth Bridge

The Forth bridge, South Queensferry, Scotland
The Railway bridge over the Firth of Forth, taken from Queensferry (South) to North Queensferry.There were ferries at Queensferry until 1964 when the nearby Forth Road Bridge was opened

First light over the Forth Rail Bridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Firth of Forth, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Forth Rail Bridge at dusk, from South Queensferry
The Railway bridge over the Firth of Forth, taken from Queensferry (South) to North Queensferry.There were ferries at Queensferry until 1964 when the nearby Forth Road Bridge was opened

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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.