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    The three Forth Bridges

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    David

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    February 6, 2025
    The three Forth Bridges

    The Forth is one of Scotland’s great rivers, and just to the west of Edinburgh it is spanned by three great bridges. Each is a triumph of engineering from its respective era.  Most famous of all, and oldest, is the…

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    Scotland’s history and heritage

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    David

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    February 5, 2025
    Scotland’s history and heritage

    This is a travel and history blog about Scotland’s historical sites and heritage landscapes that I have visited since moving to Scotland in 2019. Here you can read about the wonderful places I have explored, sometimes together with my partner…

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