The Edinburgh Briefing podcast: why the Forth Bridge is so iconic

It's a symbol of Scottish innovation, but one that we often take for granted as we speed across it on the train.
By Conor Matchett and Elsa Maishman
Published 6th Mar 2020, 20:02 BST
Updated 6th Mar 2020, 20:02 BST

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

This week on the Edinburgh Briefing podcast, host Conor Matchett quizzes Evening News reporter Elsa Maishman about her "favourite topic", the Forth Bridge.

• Listen to this week's episode in full

To mark its 130 year anniversary they look at some amazing facts and figures, discuss the human cost of its construction, and look ahead to the proposed Forth Bridge Experience.But let's not forget the Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing, and how they impact the towns of North and South Queensferry too.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad
4th March 1890: The Forth Bridge which spans the Firth of Forth at Queensferry in Lothian and is over a mile long. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)4th March 1890: The Forth Bridge which spans the Firth of Forth at Queensferry in Lothian and is over a mile long. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
4th March 1890: The Forth Bridge which spans the Firth of Forth at Queensferry in Lothian and is over a mile long. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Being an adopted Fifer, Elsa discusses the playful rivalry between the towns.

You can listen to The Edinburgh Briefing wherever you get your podcasts, or you can download the Entale app on iOS or Android for exclusive immersive content to accompany this podcast.

The Edinburgh Briefing is also available from all of your favourite podcast providers including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you like what you hear, please rate and review the show.If you have any comments or questions for the Edinburgh Briefing, email [email protected]

Related topics:Forth Road Bridge