Viewpoints · Central Scotland
Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint
In or near North Queensferry.
Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- North Queensferry · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in central Scotland, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area KY11.
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Place summary
Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint is located in central Scotland, postcode KY11. It offers a vantage point for viewing the iconic Forth Railway Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an engineering marvel of the Victorian era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.0073, -3.3955
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY11 1LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- North Queensferry — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: n5393391363 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint?
- Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY11 1LA).
- What is Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint?
- Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY11 1LA.
- Is Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forth Railway Bridge Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY11 1LA.