A rainy and cold boat tour on the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh was delightful despite the weather: we took in the wonders of seals and abbeys and gnomes and bridges.

An evening in South Queensferry in view of its magnificent bridges was golden: culture, ambiance, views, food and history were plentiful and we felt blessed.

A prompt from dVerse Poet’s Pub about bridges results in a heartfelt love haiku about forever.

Newcastle has forever been a bustling hub of commerce and its bridges are an important part of its dynamic personality.