Couple gets engaged 361-feet up on a bridge

By Elizabeth Hunter via SWNS

A couple got engaged on top of an iconic bridge 361ft in the air - wearing high vis and hard hats.

Connor Robertson, 31, got down on one knee to propose to Laura Dowds, 34, as the pair reached the summit of the Forth Rail Bridge in Scotland.

The couple, from Armadale in West Lothian, were taking part in Barnardo's 'Your View' event.

But Laura admitted she had "no idea" she would be engaged by the time she descended.

"I was stunned to say the least," she said. "I couldn't believe my eyes seeing him down on one knee!

"The amazing photographer managed to capture lots of snaps of our special moment, too, and we are so grateful to have these fantastic memories."

Laura and Connor, who met in 2020, said the pair have not set a date for the wedding yet, but are thrilled for their next adventure.

"We don't have a date for the wedding yet, as I'm going to let Connor recover from all the work he put into the proposal!" said Laura.

"But it will be local and hopefully in the next year.

"We're so excited for this exciting new chapter."

Along with the proposal, Laura said that the couple thoroughly enjoyed their Your View experience.

""Your View was one of the best things we've done together – getting to be up on top of the bridge and taking in some of the most amazing sights," she said.

"I'd recommend it to anyone. The volunteers were amazing, too, from getting history about the bridge being built, to the friendly and helpful staff joining you as you make your way up in the hoist.

It was a day we will never forget.

"Barnardo's is an incredible charity and we're over the moon that all of the money from tickets goes straight towards the great work that they do."

Martin Crewe, Director of Barnardo's Scotland, said: "Your View proved once again to be a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience for those lucky enough to secure a ticket.

"We want to thank all of those who joined us over the weekend as this is a crucial fundraiser for Barnardo's Scotland as we continue to support children, young people and their families throughout the country.

"Your View would not be possible without the generosity of Network Rail and Balfour Beatty, and I wish to thank both organizations and our wonderful volunteers for making this special weekend happen.

"And I very much would like to congratulate Laura and Connor for their historic moment."