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06/07/2015
Forth Bridge Becomes World Heritage Site
Scotland's Forth Bridge has been named the 29th UNESCO World Heritage Site in the UK.
A bid to have the bridge recognised was submitted by the UK Government, following a joint project with the Scottish Government, and partnering with Network Rail, Transport Scotland and Historic Scotland.
The Forth Bridge is the world's second longest single cantilever span and was first opened in 1890, providing a fast rail link between the East of Scotland, Edinburgh and London.
The World Heritage Committee described the bridge as "a masterpiece of creative genius because of its distinctive industrial aesthetic" and "an extraordinary and impressive milestone in the evolution of bridge design and construction."
Welcoming the announcement, Heritage Minister Tracey Crouch, said: "It's fantastic news that the UK's nomination has led to the inscription of the Forth Bridge. Recognition as a World Heritage Site will draw more tourists to the area as well as making sure one of the UK's great engineering feats stands for future generations.
"The Forth Bridge is an important part of Britain's shared national heritage, which is why the UK government put it forward as our nomination for World Heritage Site status last year."
(JP)
A bid to have the bridge recognised was submitted by the UK Government, following a joint project with the Scottish Government, and partnering with Network Rail, Transport Scotland and Historic Scotland.
The Forth Bridge is the world's second longest single cantilever span and was first opened in 1890, providing a fast rail link between the East of Scotland, Edinburgh and London.
The World Heritage Committee described the bridge as "a masterpiece of creative genius because of its distinctive industrial aesthetic" and "an extraordinary and impressive milestone in the evolution of bridge design and construction."
Welcoming the announcement, Heritage Minister Tracey Crouch, said: "It's fantastic news that the UK's nomination has led to the inscription of the Forth Bridge. Recognition as a World Heritage Site will draw more tourists to the area as well as making sure one of the UK's great engineering feats stands for future generations.
"The Forth Bridge is an important part of Britain's shared national heritage, which is why the UK government put it forward as our nomination for World Heritage Site status last year."
(JP)
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