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Iona Young

Edinburgh Easyjet passenger captures incredible views of three bridges from the sky

An Easyjet passenger flying into Edinburgh has captured an incredible view of the three bridges from their window seat.

The plane was flying into the capital and it lowered over the Firth of Forth to make its descent to land.

The Firth of Forth's three bridges are an incredible sight from the ground and possibly even more so from the sky, it's a welcome view for holidaymakers arriving home - and a stunning surprise for tourists flying into the capital.

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In the video, the glistening white Queensferry Crossing, Forth Bridge and Forth Rail Bridge are pictured against a bright blue sky with just a whisp of faint clouds in the background.

If you miss that view and don't fly very often - don't worry - there are huge plans in the mix that will offer the beautiful sight from an even more unique angle.

Residents in Edinburgh will soon get the chance to scale the Forth Rail Bridge and observe the breathtaking views over the capital as plans for a major new tourist attraction are given the go-ahead.

A new bridge walkway leading to a 367 feet high viewing platform on the historic structure will be built alongside a reception and visitors centre at South Queensferry.

Led by Network Rail, the ambitious plans to provide a view like no other were approved in June last year but it is unclear when they will begin construction.

Accompanied by a guide, up to four groups an hour, each made up of between 12 and 15 people, will embark on the 367-foot-high ascent to the top of the A-listed structure, which is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It's expected a tour will last around two-and-a-half hours.

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The development will consist of three parts: a reception hub, nearby staff offices and the walkway itself which will give access to an observation deck being built on the bridge’s south cantilever.

The single-storey reception hub, located at Hawes Brae, South Queensferry, was initially planned to be on the west side of the bridge but revised blueprints show it will now be constructed to the east of the line to mitigate disturbance to nearby residents.

There, visitors will be briefed before changing into safety clothing and harnesses, which will be attached to a continuous running safety line starting at the foot of the access ramp.

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