This week in 1991 the #A9 Dornoch Bridge was opened to traffic. It was designed by Crouch & Hogg and Ove Arup & Partners and built by Christiani & Nielson and Morrison. It was the last of the "Three Firths" crossings to be completed. #Highland #Scotland

A reminder that the official Forth Road Bridge 60th anniversary booklet is now available to order on our website at tinyurl.com/mtkmzbrz We've been blown away by the response so far - thanks to everyone who has snapped one up. You won't be disappointed🤩 #Archives #Scotland

Here's a look at the original northern end of the #M9 Falkirk Bypass! 🧐 Opened in 1968, the motorway temporarily terminated on the A876 road (now the A88) before being extended to Bannockburn in 1980. Who remembers this setup? #Falkirk #Archives

In this BBC film, local film enthusiast Jim Hendry explains his unrivalled access during the construction of the Forth Road Bridge in 1958. (The film was made a decade ago to celebrate the bridges' 50th anniversary). #ForthBridges #ForthRoadBridge60 bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02…

#ArchiveBridge Construction of the Forth Road Bridge began in 1958. Increased industry and severe traffic problems in the region led to the need for a new crossing. It opened in September 1964 🌉 #ForthRoadBridge60 ow.ly/OFkK50SWJa0

How about some #BeforeAndAfter views? This is the Beattock Junction. The #A74 dual carriageway was built in 1965 while the #A74(M) upgrade followed in 1999. This was the last motorway junction to be built in the 20th Century! Much changed? Stay tuned for more soon! 😍 #Archives

And then there were six! 😀 A busy Sunday getting orders prepped here. We’ll be posting in the second half of the week. Thanks to all who have purchased so far! 💙 #Archives #Scotland

The final part of our #M90 journey takes us back to Inverkeithing where, in 2017, it was extended south across the Queensferry Crossing. 😃 We hope you enjoyed the trip along the motorway. Who's interested in seeing more historic route tours? #Scotland #Archives

Join Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland on Wednesday night for a free lecture on the Forth Road Bridge 60th Anniversary. 3 speakers will cover; history & construction, maintenance and current & future development. Attend in person or join online. Register 👇 ice.org.uk/events/latest-… #ForthRoadBridge60

The final part of our opening booklet series looks at Phase 1 of the East Fife Regional Road, opened in Sept 1985. It was part of a four phase plan for a new route to Kirkcaldy, eventually completed in 1990. Check out our recent #A92 Podcast for more information. #Archives

Ahead of the Forth Road Bridge's 60th anniversary tomorrow, here's a new photo from the Archive. It shows steelwork erectors involved in the construction of the bridge deck. Not much consideration of health and safety in those days! Scary! 😲 #Archives #ForthRoadBridge60

#OnThisDay in 1964 the Forth Road Bridge was officially opened by The Queen. It was designed by Mott, Hay and Anderson and Freeman Fox & Partners and has become an iconic #Scottish landmark! Happy 60th birthday! 🥳🌉 #Archives #Scotland #ForthRoadBridge60

Anniversaries for official openings of two of the Forth bridges. Forth Road Bridge opened #onthisday 1964, the longest steel suspension bridge in Europe at the time. Queensferry Bridge opened 2017, cable-stayed bridge to reduce traffic on the earlier bridge.

A couple of final photos to mark the 60th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge today. 🥳🌉 Copies of our new FRB 60 booklet are still available. With special thanks to SRA volunteer Simon Douglas for allowing us to share these photos from his collection. #Scotland #Archives

September 1978 saw the opening of the Friarton Bridge. Designed by Freeman Fox & Partners and built by Cleveland Bridge, the bridge is a crucial link over the Tay at Perth. The route was renumbered M90 in 1994 as part of the A90 Perth to Aberdeen project. #Archives #Scotland