Firth Of Forth Collection (#4)

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

Forth Railway Bridge from the south-east, Scotland, c1895. This bridge, built for the North British Railway Company, was begun in 1882 and opened on 4 March 1890

The Fife cantilever, c1880s. Showing the construction of the Forth Railway Bridge in Scotland. The bridge crosses the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh

City map of Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, lithograph, published 1897
City map of Edinburgh, capital city of Scotland. Lithograph, published in 1897

The Forth Rail Bridge on the Firth of Forth at dawn, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Forth Rail Bridge at sunrise, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Post Box and Forth Railway Bridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Forth Railway Bridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The railway bridge, view from South Queensferry
The Railway bridge over the Firth of Forth, taken from Queensferry (South) to North Queensferry. In 2012 the bridge was placed on the UNESCO world heritage tentative list

Forth Railway Bridge
circa 1925: A steamer on the River Forth near the Forth Bridge. The Forth Bridge spans the Firth of Forth at Queensferry in Lothian and is over a mile long

Forth Bridge
The North cantilever of the Forth Bridge, spanning the Firth of Forth at Queensferry. The steel cantilever construction was designed by John Fowler

Sunrise through the Forth Rail Bridge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the Firth of Forth, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Continuous Steel Girder Bridge to Cross the Firth of Forth, Designed by Mr. John Fowler and Benjamin Baker, Uk, 1882

DUNFERMLINE is a town and former Royal Burgh in Fife, Scotland, on high ground 3 miles (4.8 km) from the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. UK

A Distant View of Edinburgh, 1809 (w / c over graphite on paper)
XYC284009 A Distant View of Edinburgh, 1809 (w/c over graphite on paper) by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834); 21.1x41.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

A chart of the East coast of Scotland from a sea-atlas containing an hydrographical
XOS1765726 A chart of the East coast of Scotland from a sea-atlas containing an hydrographical description of most of the sea-coasts of the known parts of the world by Samuel Thornton

Edinburgh from the Castle, 1847 (oil on canvas)
XYC146925 Edinburgh from the Castle, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 121.9x212.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

St. Monans Pier, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Argus At Rosyth
November 1918: Airmen and seamen cheering King George V from the aircraft carrier Argus on his visit to the Fleet at Rosyth, on the Firth of Forth. The carrier is painted in dazzle camouflage

North Queensferry with the Forth railway bridge

DUNFERMLINE is a town and former Royal Burgh in Fife, Scotland, on high ground 3 miles (4.8 km) from the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. UK

Continuous Steel Girder Bridge to Cross the Firth of Forth, Designed by Mr. John Fowler and Benjamin Baker, Uk, 1882

Solar panels gererating electricity to power lighthouse, with Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) flock in flight, Stevensons Lighthouse, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland, July

View of coastline and bird observatory housed in former lighthouse, Low Light, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland, July

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adults and chicks, nesting colony on volcanic plug island, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, Scotland, August

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) chick, close-up of head, wet during rainfall, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, Scotland, August

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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.