The Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an iconic railway bridge completed in 1890, renowned for its distinctive red cantilever design and engineering innovation. Spanning the Firth of Forth, it was the world’s longest single cantilever bridge at the time, stretching over 2.5 kilometers with a maximum height of 110 meters above the water. Designed by Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker, it remains a vital transportation link and a symbol of Victorian-era industrial achievement. Its robust steel structure and striking appearance make it a celebrated marvel of 19th-century engineering.

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