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Forth Road Bridge

Popularly known as 'The Kingdom of Fife', Fife probably takes its name from Fibh, a 7th century Pictish king. Fibh was one of the seven sons of Cruithne, a warrior king who ruled over a wide area of ancient Scotland. Legend has it that upon the death of Cruithne, the Pictish realm - known collectively as 'Pictavia' - was divided into seven sub-kingdoms or provinces, one of which became Fife. The name is recorded as Fib in 1150 and Fif in 1165. The Kincardine Bridge and the famous Forth Road Bridge and Forth Bridge carry traffic across the Firth of Forth towards Edinburgh. A third crossing, the Upper Forth Crossing, to be located next to the Kincardine Bridge is under construction and is expected to open in 2008.

Date Architect Building
1883-90 Sir John Fowler / Sir Benjamin Baker Forth Bridge
1958-64 Mott, Hay and Anderson / Freeman Fox & Partners Forth Road Bridge