Forth Bridge, Edinburgh

Spanning the Firth of Forth, the Forth Bridge stands as a testament to Victorian engineering and is one of Scotland's major landmarks, located just outside of Edinburgh. This cantilever railway bridge, completed in 1890, is often hailed as an industrial marvel of its age.

The Forth Bridge's distinctive red steel structure stretches 2,528 meters (8,296 feet) and its highest point towers 110 meters (361 feet) above high tide. It was the first major structure in Britain to be constructed of steel and remains one of the longest cantilever bridges in the world.

The bridge was designed by Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker, who created a robust structure that has withstood the test of time. The construction process was a monumental task, involving thousands of workers and claiming the lives of over 70 people due to the hazardous working conditions of the time.

Recognized for its industrial significance and iconic design, the Forth Bridge was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. Its image is so iconic that it appears on Scotland's banknotes and is a source of pride for the Scottish people.

Although primarily a functional piece of the rail network, carrying passengers and freight, the Forth Bridge has also become a tourist attraction. Visitors to Edinburgh can marvel at the bridge from various vantage points, including South Queensferry and North Queensferry, where the grandeur of the structure can be appreciated up close.