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The Forth flows from the Ochil hills, through Stirling, Past Edinburgh and into the North Sea.

The thing about the river, is not so much the River itself but the classic Victorian Forth Rail Bridge (often used as an allegory for a never ending job, 'It's like painting the Forth Bridge')

The Forth was once the Lifeblood for Edinburgh, with goods coming into Leith.

Rosyth Naval base was also situated on the Forth.


A few years ago a Whale got Stranded on the Forth and now the bones are in the Museum of Scotland (Chambers Street, Edinburgh)

Also it is traditional for a few of the more braincell challenged to Jump into the Forth on New Years Day.