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A collection of items owned by the Scotland Region of the Institution of Civil Engineers

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Forth Bridge: Biggest Spring Clean Ever

Posted on August 24, 1922

The Biggest Spring Clean Ever. Unique pictures – the first ever taken – of painting the Forth Bridge. British Pathé (1922)

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Recent Acquisitions

For the museum’s ten most recent acquisitions click here.

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Celebrating 50 Years

The museum was founded over 50 years ago in 1971. This short video made in 2021 celebrates this achievemant in 20 objects. For more information on these and indeed on our entire collection click on the Collections tab above.

Visiting the Museum

The museum is currently open to the public between the hours of 07.00 and 18.00 on Mon – Fri. Members of the public are welcome to visit independently. Items on display are located in and around the William Arrol Building.

If anyone would like a guided tour please email icescotmuseum@virginmedia.com with a request – we are always happy to help.

Find Us

Address
William Arrol Building
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS)
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh EH14 4AS

Hours
Monday—Friday: 08.00 - 18.00.

For travel information click here.

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Edinburgh, Scotland, UK EH14 4AS Tel: +44 (0)131 449 5111
Scottish registered charity number: SC000278