फोर्थ ब्रिज, स्कॉटलैंड

A 19th-century engineering wonder over the Firth of Forth, Scotland

1890 में हुआ था तैयार

Built 1882–1890, designed by Sir John Fowler & Sir Benjamin Baker. Opened 4 March 1890 by the Duke of Rothesay.

रिकॉर्ड तोड़ कैंटीलीवर पुल

Two main spans of 521 m each — the world’s longest cantilever spans for 28 years. Total length 2,467 m, height 110 m.

यूनेस्को विश्व धरोहर स्थल

UNESCO World Heritage Site since 5 July 2015. Built from about 54,000 tons of mild steel — hence its famous red colour.

आज भी दौड़ती हैं ट्रेनें

Still carries the Edinburgh–Aberdeen railway line. Owned by Network Rail, maintained by Balfour Beatty.

स्कॉटलैंड का गौरव

Voted Scotland’s greatest man-made wonder in a 2016 public poll. Sources: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons (credited).

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