These amazing feats of engineering allow trains to navigate the steepest valleys and cross the deepest rivers. View on ...

The 2.5 km. (1.5 mile) Forth Railway Bridge, the world’s first major steel bridge, with its gigantic girder spans of 521 m. (1710 ft.) ranks as one of the great feats of civilization.

Many Scottish landmarks, like the Forth Rail Bridge, shown here under construction in 1889, were a result of new discoveries in science, technology, industry and engineering. The Industrial ...

Ms Hyslop said: “The Forth Bridge is an iconic structure, known around the world, and it is very fitting that we mark the 135 years of service it has provided for Scotland’s rail network.

A series of special events are planned to mark the 135th anniversary of Scotland’s “iconic” Forth Bridge, Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop ...