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Any castle covered head to toe in abstract art should be recognised. Exhibit

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Danish architect who designed Queensferr­y Crossing The Forth Bridge was a record-breaking engineerin­g feat when it was constructe­d in the late 19th century. Today, it is a true icon with a timeless beauty that is forever associated with Scotland.

The bridge’s quality lies in the clarity of the structural system. At first glance, the enormous unadorned steel structure may seem complicate­d, but take a second glance and the simplicity of the cantilever principle can be fully appreciate­d.

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