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Scotland's Forth Bridge located nine miles west of Edinburgh City Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The three maroon four-tower cantilever structures are not only a marvel of engineering, it also boasts a picturesque aesthetic that is suitable for framing.
But this grandfather took his architectural obsession perhaps a tad too far.
Murphy Green's grandfather lives near the iconic bridge that has helped travelers cross the Forth from South Queensferry to North Queensferry since March 4, 1890, and he has the best scenic view of it from his window.
But, something was still missing inside his home: a blown-up photo of said iconic bridge. So, granddad managed to acquire one, much to the chagrin of his loving wife.
So grandad was at a sportsmanβs dinner and bought a 10ft X 4ft picture of the forth rail bridge. Seemingly he forgoβ¦ https://t.co/r2R87VKBCJβ Murphy Green (@Murphy Green) 1528745282.0
According to Murphy, this bridge is taking a toll on Gran.
@JockMcintosh He still thinks itβs a great idea pal granny is ready to chuck it and him into the garage ππβ Murphy Green (@Murphy Green) 1528745541.0
If the photo was displayed in a postcard-sized picture frame, it would be a different story. But this is a domineering mural.
@JockMcintosh He phone dad to come down because he had a surprise and I can assure you it was a big surprise. Grandβ¦ https://t.co/bC5263TlIJβ Murphy Green (@Murphy Green) 1528746294.0
Interestingly, Twitter is bridging people's lives together. Nicholas Wymer-Santiago came across Murphy's hilarious tweet and instantly made a connection via the Forth Bridge photo.
@no1border @JockMcintosh This is so funny! My great great great grandfather (last name Ennis) was the foreman for tβ¦ https://t.co/Q9EBOPg9jJβ Nicholas Wymer-Santiago (@Nicholas Wymer-Santiago) 1528834331.0
@no1border @JockMcintosh Itβs so fascinating to me because I obviously have no connections to you and Iβve never beβ¦ https://t.co/5Rq1Bv93mCβ Nicholas Wymer-Santiago (@Nicholas Wymer-Santiago) 1528834465.0
Nicholas shared a photo of the bridge under construction from 1882 juxtaposed with the view Murphy's granddad wakes up to every morning.
@no1border @JockMcintosh https://t.co/y10MC89gRNβ Nicholas Wymer-Santiago (@Nicholas Wymer-Santiago) 1528851594.0
Other's were amused by the grandfather's fascination with the bridge.
We all love the Forth Bridge but this must be its number one fan!!! ππ https://t.co/fcR9vi42q8β The Forth Bridges (@The Forth Bridges) 1528814261.0
I hope this is for real. https://t.co/fFv6wRoYP1β Roger Hyam π£π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπͺπΊ (@Roger Hyam π£π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπͺπΊ) 1528806075.0
@rogerhyam πI can assure you it is. But heβs still determined itβs going on the wall ππβ Murphy Green (@Murphy Green) 1528806154.0
I love this Accidental Art purchase! https://t.co/ZqN9YqeLRoβ Dr Janina Ramirez (@Dr Janina Ramirez) 1528799727.0
@DrJaninaRamirez Still, if he needed to move somewhere else, he can take the picture with him. The unfortunate thinβ¦ https://t.co/DvbmjHkjY8β Iolo Griffiths (@Iolo Griffiths) 1528802672.0
@GriffithsIolo @DrJaninaRamirez Didnβt they move London Bridge? https://t.co/4Jr1eM7aIXβ sonΞ΅Ο π¦βοΈπππ¦βΊοΈπβοΈ (@sonΞ΅Ο π¦βοΈπππ¦βΊοΈπβοΈ) 1528840861.0
The question is where to hang the massive picture.
@no1border @rogerhyam Right next to the window of the bridge would be perfect πβ inaadorablebasket π (@inaadorablebasket π) 1528860377.0
@no1border @rogerhyam The wall? It should go on the window, you only need one Fourth Rail Bridge.β nepgeargo (@nepgeargo) 1528858328.0
@MartinBayfield @MarinaHyde This wins Twitter today. #pricelessβ Johnathan (@Johnathan) 1528797533.0
With two views of the bridge, it looks like Gran is not gonna get over it.