Firth Of Forth Collection (page 5)

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

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

Atlantic Puffin, (Fratercula arctica), Scotland, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Adult Atlantic puffin with sandeels

Nelsons Monument on Edinburgh Scotlands Calton Hill with a signal-tower visible to ships on the Forth and commemorates Admiral Lord Nelsons death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

STRANDED WHALE, 1869. Whale stranded at Longniddry, Firth of Forth, Scotland. Wood engraving, English, 1869

SCOTLAND: STIRLING BRIDGE. View of Stirling Bridge, on the river Forth in central Scotland, site of a famous Scottish victory over the English in 1297. Wood engraving, c1875, by Edward Whymper

View of volcanic plug island and sea, with Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) nesting colony, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, East Lothian, Scotland, summer

European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) adult, bathing, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland

Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) adult, with insects in beak, perched on rock near nestsite, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland, july

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, urban areas are grey, vegetation is green and agricultural areas are brown

True-colour satellite image of southern Scotland
Southern Scotland. True-colour satellite image of southern Scotland, including the cities of Glasgow (at centre left) and Edinburgh (at right). North is at top

True-colour satellite image of northeast Scotland
Northeast Scotland. True-colour satellite image of northeast Scotland, Great Britain, centred on the Grampian mountains. North is at top

SCOTLAND: FORTH BRIDGE. A view through the Forth Bridge, spanning the Firth of Forth, Scotland: stereograph, 1902

Forth Bridge over the Firth of Forth, South Queensferry, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

SCOTLAND: FORTH BRIDGE. The Forth Bridge, spanning the Firth of Forth, Scotland, photographed shortly after its completion in 1890

Northern Gannet, (Sula bassanus), huge colony, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, Scotland

View towards Leith and the Firth of Forth from Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Anstruther Harbour, Anstruther, 2006
Anstruther, Fife, Scotland

Grangemouth Oil Refinery, Grangemouth, 2006
Grangemouth, Falkirk, Scotland

Herring gulls (Larus argentatus), following fishing boat with Bass Rock behind, Firth of Forth, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Bass Rock. Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK
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Turbot (Psetta maxima), head viewed from above, resting on sand, showing eyes and mouth, Firth of Forth, Scotland
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Turbot (Psetta maxima), viewed from above showing eyes and mouth against a sandy seabed, Firth of Forth, Scotland
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

St. Monage with Firth of Forth in the distance, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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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.