Charity raffle to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Fundraising for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) Members of the public are invited to come along to the Forth Bridges Contact & Education Centre in South Queensferry between 09:00 and 16:00 on Saturday 26 September, for a special Doors Open Day exhibition. The event hosted by BEAR … Continued
BEAR Scotland has continued to strengthen relationships with local communities, elected representatives and key stakeholders across South East Scotland in recent months to ensure local voices are reflected in project development and decision-making. New MSPs Following the Scottish Parliament elections in May, we reached out directly to newly elected MSPs to build relationships and improve … Continued
BEAR Scotland has donated £9,521 to community causes in the second quarter of 2026. Twenty-four different community groups and charities have benefited from BEAR’s generosity during April, May and June. Charity of the year – CHAS Support for BEAR’s national charity of the year Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) continued, with a BEAR team taking … Continued
Charity ballot for guided tours inside Queensferry Crossing deck Prize draw to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Fundraising for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) For the second year in succession, members of the public are to be offered guided tours inside the Queensferry Crossing, as part of the Doors Open Days festival in September. This … Continued
Updated 16 July 2026: Due to operational challenges, works on the A83 at Tangy require an additional night and will now be completed by Monday 20 July. Please see new end date below in red. Works start on Sunday 14 June Road closure with amnesties BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Continued
Ballot winners tour inside bridge Almost £3,000 raised for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland The first ever Doors Open Day event at the Queensferry Crossing has been hailed as a success, with 18 groups of visitors given guided tours inside the deck of the bridge and almost £3,000 raised for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. … Continued
Almost 28,000 applications for 180 places A public ballot for tours inside the Queensferry Crossing has generated a massive response, with almost 28,000 applications for 180 places. Tours will take place on Saturday 27 September as part of the Doors Open Days festival, visiting parts of the Queensferry Crossing normally closed to the public, including … Continued
Public ballot for free guided tours inside Queensferry Crossing deck Charity prize draw for tower top trips The public ballot for Doors Open Day tours inside the Queensferry Crossing deck is now open. A total of 180 places will be available, departing every 20 minutes on 27 September from the bridge office in South Queensferry. … Continued
Public ballot for free guided tours inside Queensferry Crossing deck Charity raffle to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Members of the public are to be offered free guided tours of the interior of the Queensferry Crossing deck, hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland. The event will form part of Doors Open Days, Scotland’s … Continued
During the winter months, our teams encountered various weather-related challenges. The harsh winter conditions brought unique obstacles for planned works, routine maintenance, bridge and road upgrades, and cyclic tasks. Despite this, Transport Scotland invested £22.6 million in improving the North West trunk road network throughout October, November, and December. There was little sign of slowing … Continued
Event raises over £2,800 for Macmillan Cancer Support The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day 2024 took place on Saturday 28 September, attracting over 300 visitors and raising over £2,800 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The open day was organised by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland – the third year in a row that they … Continued
The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day is set to take place for the third year in succession on Saturday 28 September. The Forth Bridges exhibition at Transport Scotland’s Contact and Education Centre will be open to the public from 9am until 4:30pm, featuring a special exhibition to celebrate the bridge’s 60th anniversary, as well … Continued
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