Suspension Bridges of Scotland (101-108 of 108)


This is a list of bridges 101 through 108 (of 108 total) from the suspension bridge inventory for Scotland in United Kingdom. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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Mertoun Estate

Mertoun, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Tweed
Bridgemeister ID:2531 (added 2011-12-24)
Name:Mertoun Estate
Location:Mertoun, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Tweed
Coordinates:55.57507 N 2.60970 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:John M. Henderson & Co. Ltd.
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

Photo by Dave Cooper

Bridgemeister ID:1528 (added 2004-10-24)
Name:Milton
Location:Dunbeath, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:Dunbeath Water
Coordinates:58.254417 N 3.4419 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2010)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Very short footbridge with small T-shaped towers.
  • Signs posted at the bridge (2010) state: "Previous bridge washed away Oct 06 spate. Bridge replaced and rebuilt by Dunbeath Estate Oct 07" and "Milton Suspension Bridge. You Cross This Bridge At Your Own Risk."
  • Near (footbridge) - Dunbeath, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Photo by Dave Cooper

Monessie Gorge

Roy Bridge vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Spean
Bridgemeister ID:2466 (added 2008-10-05)
Name:Monessie Gorge
Location:Roy Bridge vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Spean
Coordinates:56.8894 N 4.7929 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2008)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Photo by Dave Cooper

Bridgemeister ID:513 (added before 2003)
Name:Shakkin'
Location:Edzell, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:North Esk River
Coordinates:56.811071 N 2.653078 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Derelict, since October 2023 (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Rod

Notes:

  • 2023, October: Badly damaged by wind and flood during Storm Babet.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Swing

Kirckmichael, Tomintoul vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Avon
Bridgemeister ID:2904 (added 2019-09-14)
Name:Swing
Location:Kirckmichael, Tomintoul vicinity, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Avon
At or Near Feature:Tomintoul Distillery vicinity
Coordinates:57.314319 N 3.410730 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Collapsed, Winter 2009-2010
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Collapsed under weight of snow, winter 2009-2010. Remnants extant, 2019.
Photo by Dave Cooper

Tomintoul

Tomintoul, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Avon
Bridgemeister ID:1903 (added 2005-10-08)
Name:Tomintoul
Location:Tomintoul, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Avon
Coordinates:57.290323 N 3.418058 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:HBR
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Photo by Dave Cooper

Victoria

Charlestown of Aberlour and Wester Elchies, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Spey
Bridgemeister ID:781 (added 2003-03-16)
Name:Victoria
Also Known As:Penny, Aberlour
Location:Charlestown of Aberlour and Wester Elchies, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Spey
Coordinates:57.47044 N 3.23173 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:James Abernethy & Co. "Abernethy Foundry"
References:HARPER, HBR
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • William Craig describes the bridge, "Built about 1900 by James Abernethy & Co. The pylons are tapered lattice girders with ball and spike finials and cross braced. Walkway is lattice girder hung from suspension cables."
  • Near (footbridge) - Aberlour, Scotland, United Kingdom.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Dave Cooper Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

West Lodge

Blair Atholl, Bruar, Scotland, United Kingdom - River Garry
Bridgemeister ID:1314 (added 2004-04-18)
Name:West Lodge
Location:Blair Atholl, Bruar, Scotland, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Garry
Coordinates:56.769717 N 3.900783 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Dismantled, 2007
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Closed August, 2006 due to concerns about the bridge's condition. Dismantled 2007. May be re-assembled at an Aberdeenshire River Dee crossing.


Do you have any information or photos for these bridges that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.


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