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Shipwreck with treasure worth 'hundreds of millions' found in Scottish river

A DECADES-long search for a 17th-century ship that sank in the Forth during a violent storm may be over ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

MSP says 'no' to nuclear power plant as UK Government eyes Fife coast

The Firth of Forth has been revealed as a potential site for a nuclear power plant in a new UK Government report – but a local MSP says it…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4

Country diary: Kneeling by the river, hoping the water is clean

Forth River, Ligoniel, north Belfast: A riverfly monitoring survey involves rapt focus on these tiny creatures, whose presence is an indicator of water health

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

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European flat oysters ‘thriving’ in Firth of Forth

Monitoring by the Heriot-Watt scientific dive team as part of the Restoration Forth project has shown an average survival rate of around 88%.

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025

Royal Navy’s newest warship takes to water for first time in Scotland

HMS Venturer made its debut on the River Forth after four years of construction.

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025

Plans for Forth hovercraft transport link under consideration by councils

PLANS for a Forth crossing between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy by hovercraft are back on the table 18 years after a successful trial ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025

Castaway in Fife: exploring Robinson Crusoe country in east Scotland

The Fife coastal path connects the firths of Forth and Tay and takes in some of the country’s finest seaside villages, seascapes and the home of a famous literary castaway

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025

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Forth Road Bridge closes amid 'hazardous' driving conditions in Storm Eowyn

THE Forth Road Bridge has closed due to Storm Eowyn and winds topping 70mph

The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2025

FACT CHECK: Does the Queensferry Crossing have an ice problem?

Traffic flow across the Forth was disrupted for all of 20 minutes, because safety concerns about ice accumulating high on the suspension cables of…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024

Thousands of oysters reintroduced into Scottish river 'settling in well'

MARINE experts have expressed delight over positive signs that thousands of oysters released into the Firth of Forth are settling in well to their…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2024

Oysters doing well in Firth of Forth after reintroduction, say experts

Early signs of success seen in area where native European oysters were fished to local extinction by early 1900s

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

Highland estate owned by Forth Bridge designer put up for sale

A SCOTTISH estate covering 20,000 acres which was once owned by one of the designers of the Forth Bridge has been put up for sale...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2024

Popular restaurant overlooking stunning Forth view shutting after 18 years

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

‘There’s no time to waste’: the conservation work restoring UK habitats

From planting seagrass meadows in the Firth of Forth to the conservation of bogs in Durham, the ScottishPower Foundation is funding environmental projects across the UK

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023

Tales of an icon: Stories, drama, adventures of the great Forth Rail Bridge

I STARE into the darkness through the train window. Glens and Bens may fly by, but I wouldn’t know. Eventually, the morning light reveals a dreich…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023

Native oysters return to Firth of Forth for first time in 100 years

NATIVE oysters have returned to a Scottish firth for the first time in 100 years following a restoration project ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2023

Robin McKelvie: How to enjoy Scotland's forgotten archipelago

WHEN I ease out on the Maid of the Forth for an annual trip on the vast island-studded eponymous estuary I think of Stockholm, Athens and Venice, of…

Edinburgh Live · Jul 4, 2023

Recalling the Edinburgh hovercraft service that was tipped to replace the Forth Road Bridge

In the 2000s, an innovative and environmentally-friendly new transport initiative was dreamt up that promised to revolutionise travel for Edinburgh locals - and, no, we're not talking about the trams.

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Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

World-famous 'Sir David Attenborough' ship spotted sailing under Forth Rail Bridge

The ship became affectionately known as 'Boaty McBoatface' by the public when it hit headlines.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 17, 2023

First phase of new Edinburgh modern housing development complete with sea views

The first phase of homes in South Queensferry have hit the market in the modern The Crossings at Bridgewater Village development, offering spectacular views of the Firth of Forth and beyond

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Edinburgh's forgotten plan to scrap the Forth Road Bridge for a massive dam

In the 'Big Dam' era of the 1930s, an ambitious plan was cooked up to transform the Forth estuary by constructing a huge dam that would have been one of the longest in the world in its day.

Glasgow Live · Jun 4, 2023

Body of a man pulled from Glasgow canal after major overnight search

Emergency crew raced to the Forth and Clyde canal, near Firhill Road in Glasgow, after police were called to reports of a concern for a person at around 11.30pm on Saturday (June 3).

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2023

Body pulled from Glasgow canal after major search operation overnight

Emergency services raced to the Forth and Clyde canal, near Firhill Road, after the alarm was made be a concerned local at around 11.30pm on Saturday.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2023

Body of a man found in Glasgow canal

Around 11.30pm on Saturday, 3 June, 2023, officers received a report of concern for a person at the Forth and Clyde canal, near Firhill Road,…

Edinburgh Live · Apr 1, 2023

Stunning waterfront home under the Forth Bridge with views across to Edinburgh joins the market

A ‘luxury’ home just 30 minutes from Edinburgh’s city centre has joined the market, under the shadow of the Forth Bridge and boasting four 'spacious' bedrooms and views across the water.

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