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Members of the public brave cold waters in River Forth to take a New Year dip in front of the Forth Rail Bridge on January 1Eventually, the morning light reveals a dreich Friday morning. Despite this, my mind bubbles with excitement as I hurtle south.For the past year, I have held the position of writer-in-residence, promoting the iconic structure in words, both here and afar.
“During the refurbishments, the place was like a small village, with 400 or so workers for the best part of a decade. We had hoists to the top, and barges below. Doing the work from a boat was new to me too. They say every day is a learning day. It really was.”I am struck by the respect for the Forth Bridge in his voice. He reflects: “Truth is, I wouldn’t be here for as long as I have if I didn’t love it. There’s not another bridge in the world that’s like this.
Just like the six-and-a-half million rivets holding it together, there are countless points of contact between the people and places all around the bridge. Engineers and environmentalists, managers and mental health activists, construction workers cleaners and campaigners. “And you are so close to the edge, especially on the viaducts; there is a proper sense of height. You’d think it would open up as you go on to the bridge. It actually closes in as you enter the structure.
“There is so much photography content out there, and it keeps me on my toes. The top performers in terms of content engagement are definitely aerial photos – you know, when people fly into Edinburgh Airport and snap the three bridges from the window? Those pictures do really well!” “The legend alleges that the pair of trapped workers were supplied with poisoned food to hasten their deaths and ease their passing. There is no evidence that this actually happened.”He recalls: “It was an April morning. When you are working on the bridge, you don’t say that you’re feeling dizzy. You’re going nowhere if you say that. I was feeling dizzy that day, but I said nothing. But when I popped out of the wee lunchroom at track level because I needed some air, I just collapsed.
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