BRIDGE TOURISM

Forth Bridge: It now enjoys same prestigious status the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China, having earned its Unesco World Heritage Status in 2015. Its distinctive style makes

one of the most recognisable structures in the world, inspiring artists, photographers and filmmakers. Last year it was also as Scotland’s greatest

wonder.

Glenfinnan Viaduct: A favourite with Harry Potter fans having starred in two of the blockbuster movies, the

impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct carries the railway 100ft above the River Finnan. When it was

completed in 1901 it was the longest mass concrete viaduct in Britain and was built by rail

and road engineer Sir Robert Mcalpine.

● The Brig o’doon: The 15th century cobbled bridge in Alloway is famed for its

appearance in poetry. The Brig o’doon saved Tam o’shanter in Robert Burns’ poem of the same name. Originally, the old bridge was supposed to be demolished but this decision was overruled by Alloway’s increasing role as ag ateway for literary tourists,

attracted to the area by Robert Burns’ work.

Clyde Arc: Best known as the “Squinty Bridge” due to its twisted arch, the Clyde Arc was

designed by the Halcrow Group and built by Kilsyth-based civil

engineering company, Edmund Nuttall. Its construction was part of a huge regeneration project on the Clyde Waterfront. The Clyde Arc is just one of 21 bridges that span the River Clyde, with the

earliest bridges dating from the 1850s.

Tay Road Bridge, Dundee:

One of the longest road bridges in Europe, the Tay Road Bridge

connects the city of Dundee with Fife and spans 1.4 miles. It was

designed by Glasgow-based William A. Fairhurst. The Queen was in the first car to cross the bridge on the day it officially

opened in 1966.