The Queensferry Crossing celebrated its completion ahead of fully opening to traffic on Wednesday.
The 1.7 mile long crossing over the Firth of Forth was treated to a light show as projections were beamed across the bridge last night.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon kicked off the show, switching on the lights after a procession of vehicles made their way across the structure ahead of the handover ceremony.
Addressing workers on the crossing, Sturgeon thanked them and told them they had "made history".
She added: "Design, engineering and construction - in its own right it is absolutely amazing.
"But when you put it into the context of these two other amazing bridges, what you have done here is create something truly special.
"This is going to be a tourist attraction. It adds beautifully to the Scottish skyline."
Construction of the Queensferry Crossing began in September 2011. In the early hours of Wednesday the 30th August the bridge will be fully opened to traffic before closing again on Friday.
It will remain closed until after 50,000 pedestrians have had the chance to walk across the bridge as part of its opening celebrations.
The bridge will be officially opened by the Queen on Monday 4th September after which, on Thursday 7th, the bridge will be officially open.
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