m Rumbling dunkeld CHANGE 272176,701232, Bridge of Teith.    Doune.

C.Perth     R.Teith

History: 1535: inscription appears original. Built by Robert Spittal, tailor to Queen Margaret Tudor. (Spittal is also reputed to have built Tullibody Bridge and Bannockburn Bridge.) The bridge was a key component of an ancient north/south route which bypassed Stirling by way of the Fords at Frew. In 1715 it was 'destroyed' by the Earl of Argyll in order to force the Jacobite army to take the Stirling approach from Perth; the battle of Sherrifmuir may have been a consequence. In the '45 rebellion the Highland army crossed it both in advance and in retreat. The road became a turnpike in 1812. The bridge was widened in 1866. Old and New Statistical Accounts contain descriptions of its provenance.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair)
Currently: Two large semicircular arches with clear parallel widening and a younger facing on the upstream side(photo1), which has ashlar voussoirs and random rubble walls. On the older downstream facing there are poorly dressed, unsquared, uncoursed rubble spandrels and walls (other photos) and the voussoirs are rubble and rather crude. There is no chamfering. The original width was about 10ft between the parapets (judging from the widening). Marked string course and much younger parapets in which earlier inscriptions and heraldry have been embedded. Included, is an example of twin royal arms (photo 6). The arch shape, the cutwaters and the narrow width all suggest an early date compatible with its 16th century history. However, the masonry looks firmly from the 18th century- perhaps from the time of Argyll's intervention but there is no documentation for this rebuild. This is difficult to reconcile. It was an important crossing and one might have expected it to have been widened in 1716. It is still rather narrow for two-way traffic, even after the 1866 widening. In 1740 a presbyterian secessionist church was built next to the south downstream abutment and this was rebuilt in 1832 along with a manse. The church collapsed in the 1940s and is now a ruin in the garden of the surviving manse.
photo 1 photo 2 photo 3 photo 4 photo 5 photo 6 photo 7 ,red 279705,694563,Stirling Bridge   Stirling
C.Stirling     R.Forth

History: a 13th century crossing. Possibly earlier.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1640(Blaeu) 1600(Pont)
Currently: probably late 16th century.
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,red 279124,705388,Kinbuck Bridge   
C.Stirling   Allan Water

History: plaque inside parapet indicates a 1752 date, but this refers to a rebuild. Macfarlane (1720s) describes '5 land stalls of stone covered with tymber and flags Hethir and gravel'. Clearly, not an arched bridge. He also locates it ' on the highway from Dunblane to Crief and the North Highlands 1/2 mile S. of the old Castle of Cromlix'. We know the bridge was crossed by 6000 highlanders in advance of the Battle of Sherrifmuir (1715), and that the Jacobites retreated by way of Kinbuck after the confrontation.
Maps: The bridge is on Roy's map, but it is exactly on a seam which means it is easily missed. Roy's survey would be at the time of the rebuild.
Currently: This is an 18th century bridge. It is 10/11 ft wide and still taking traffic. Two segmental arches with irregular length voussoirs in well dressed rubble. These are not chamfered. Parapets are from a more recent date. Spandrels in very roughly dressed red sandstone random rubble with extensive metal tie-rods. Buttressing on the abutments is splayed on both banks from both facades with modern brickwork on the south bank. There is a single pier which is now embedded in concrete and large triangular cutwaters on both sides, which have an interesting stepped upper profile (photo3).
photo1 photo2 photo3 ,maroon 252016,700924,Aberfoyle Bridge   
C. Stirling    R.Forth

History: The most upstream bridge on the River Forth. This bridge is an enigma. It was known as 'Clachan Bridge', and is quite a large structure for such a small rural community which did not gain any prominence until the early 19th century, thanks to Walter Scott. He refers to Rob Roy crossing 'the old fashioned bridge, very high and very narrow'. There was a drove road, an alternative descent from Argyll, coming through Aberfoyle on its way to Balfron and then through the Carron Valley to Falkirk. Macfarlane (1720s) records that it was destroyed by the order of the government (1715 rebellion) and had not been repaired. Aberfoyle is mentioned in Blaeu's texts and map. Adair fails to show on his map (1680s). Repaired in 1761.
Maps: Roy (1750) Blaeu (1640)
Currently: Looks mid 18th century. Overgrown but quite beautiful. Two raised segmental arches. Humped. Uncoursed squared random rubble spandrels and approaches.Quite crude. No string course. Two arches with central cutwaters which are crumbling. Long wings, partially buttressed. Original parapets, which is rather rare. Rough flat coping stones. Abutments, foundations and piers appear much older, possibly 16th century. One has to wonder if the original arches were semicircular. Skene's sketch (photo4 1829) might suggest this. There is an odd flood arch arrangement which would be more recent.
photo photo photo photo ,maroon 266659,698434,Bridge of Goodie    Kippen
Stirlingshire    Goodie Water

History: It appears that this is the location the original Bridge of Goodie (in 1750), 2km upstream from the present Parliamentary Bridge which dates about 1810. It was next to the Old Mill of Goodie. Both the bridge and the mill are identified and named on Roy's map. Macfarlane (1720) identifies a single stone bridge over the Goodie Water above the ferry crossing (coble) at Frew. This was probably a very ancient crossing, on a very direct line beween Thornhill and Kippen. Bonnie Prince Charlie's army came this way in the 1745 rebellion. The Goodie water was canalised in the 18th century but much further upstream.
Maps: 1750.
The present farmer tells that the bridge was of stone and very old. He crossed it often until the 1990s when it became derelect. Despite pleas to appropriate authorities it finally collapsed in the mid 90s. The link to his land on the opposite bank was lost so a makeshift decking was installed. The ancient adjacent mill is also a ruin but was occupied until the 1950s. Currently: A revetment on the north bank can be seen which is abutment remains. Well dressed voussoir stones can be seen in the water below the makeshift deck.
photo photo photo photo ,navy 313275,718502,Bridge of Earn.    nr.Perth.
C.Perth     R.Earn

History: First noted on Exchequer Rolls.1329. Robert Bruce. Further ad fabricam payments in 1402 1409 1530. An important crossing point on the Edinburgh-Perth road. Ruinous in 1592. The north arch collapsed 1612. Repaired in 1614. Confirmed "four bowes long' in 1629. A fifth arch was added in 1765 along with extensive repairs. Upstream replacement was built in 1822 by John Rennie. The old bridge was painted by Millais in 1857 (St Isumbras at the Ford )
The last surviving arches were destroyed in 1976.
Maps:1750 1600(Pont 26)

Currently: nothing remains. Four semicircular arches are well recorded with a general style very similar to the present Stirling Bridge in most respects: arches smaller but in similar proportions, chamfered double ring voussoirs, plain soffits, very similar refuge construction. Width of 12-13ft. Almost certainly of a similar date, perhaps even the same team.
photo ,navy 313346,718188, Seal's Burn Bridge    B.ofEarn
C.Perth.     Seals burn

Maps:1750
Currently: small 19th century culvert with decorative parapets.
No further historical information found.
,navy 270660,703031, Annet Burn Bridge.    near Callendar
C.Perth     Annet Burn

History: This bridge lies on the 1749 military road built by Caulfeild (Stirling/Fort William). However, we know that there was a pre-existing 'carte road' identified in the 1720s by General Wade's surveyors, and this bridge, almost certainly, was a part of that. How old it is, is difficult to determine but the corbelling and the narrow width might suggest 17th century. It seems probable that in 1749 Caulfied incorporated the bridge into his military road accepting that it was on the narrow side of his specifications.(9-10ft.)
Maps:1750. Not clearly outlined.
Currently: A 7.2 m segmental arch span with rubble voussoirs and random rubble sidewalls and spandrels. No string course. Splaying has been added later; it was not part of the original style. The bridge has a horizontal deck which is significant. Odd corbelling above the arch but below decking level this appears to be non-structural; it is certainly not a feature. The horizontal deck also tends to exclude Caulfeild and the narrow width certainly suggests an earlier date.
photo photo photo photo photo photo,maroon 264946,706847, Keltie Bridge.    Callander
C.Perth     Keltie Water

History: This was a 1749 military bridge but there was also a bridge which preceded the military road, identified by Macfarlane (1720s)as well as General Wade's surveyors(1725). Keltie Bridge is noted in OSAs.
Maps:1750
Currently: recently collapsed completely. It was a single segmental whinstone arched rubble bridge, only 8ft wide which strongly suggests an earlier date than either of the above indicators.
photo,navy 261518,708178, Leny Lodge Bridge.( Kilmahog Bridge)     Callander.
C.Perth     Leny Burn

History: Military 1748. Mentioned in OSAs and in Macfarlane.
Maps:1750
Currently modern stone beam bridge.
,navy 257143,732500,Bridge of Dochart.    Killin.
C.Stirling     R.Dochart

History: This bridge was built 1760 but there is clear evidence on Roy and Pont of an earlier existence. Also, repairs are noted by the Commissioners of Supply in 1720. Restructured in 1831, when the central arch was rebuilt. The bridge hops between small islands. Inchbuie Isle, the largest, was the ancient burial ground of the Clan McNab. The Falls of Dochart, a famed and picturesque tourist spot, can be viewed from the bridge.
Maps:1750(Roy). 1600 (Pont 18).
Currently: 18th century. Four segmental arches. Three flood arches. Twisting profile through the rocks. Large rubble and whinstone voussoirs of irregular length. Random rubble spandrels and abutments. Flat decking. Natural piers on rock bases.
photo photo,maroon 256973,734222,Bridge of Lochay.    Killin
C.Stirling     R.Lochay

History: Known to be wooden in 1684 when first built; in masonry by 1720, perhaps with a wooden superstructure (iron bolts were ordered). Rebuilt 1741. Contracts for building still exist.
Maps:1750( Roy).
Currently: probably from 1741.
Single semicircular arch. Uncoursed, random rubble spandrels and sidewalls. Very worn harling. 50ft arch. 12ft p to p.
Link photo,maroon 252734,736218, Duncroisk Bridge   Lochay Valley
C.Stirling.    R.Lochay

Maps:1750
No history known. Currently: narrow farm bridge without parapets. Appears modern.
No further historical information found..
,navy 277369,721912,Dalginross Bridge. Comrie
C.Perth.     R.Earn

History: First bridge recorded as built in 1720 by the minister of Tullichettle old parish kirk which served Comrie after the Reformation. A further rebuild was in 1756 - a six arched stone bridge which, at 12 ft wide, finally failed to cope with 20th century traffic. Rebuilt in 1904 by W. Aird and Co.; a three span steel cantilever bridge which exists today. However, the bridge is present on Adair and on Pont so there must have been a bridge here in the 16th century. Comrie and area was certainly well recorded as 'hunting country' at the time of James V and Mary, Queen of Scots.
Maps:1750 1600 (Pont 21) 1680s (Adair)
Currently: Thee span steel cantilever bridge. 1904. It was of an innovative design, tightly constrained by nearby buildings. .
photo photo,navy 285744,722106,Turret Bridge.    Crieff.
C.Perth     R.Turret

History: The road from Comrie was formerly part of a drovers road towards the Tryst at Crieff. This was the most important cattle market in Scotland in the early 18th century. The bridge was an important crossing for the drovers although an adjacent ford was used by the herds. In 1700, Sir Patrick Murray successfully petitioned Parliament for an annual fair to be held near the bridge, close to the renowned Lady Mary's Walk on the Laggan Muir. It was his descendant, Lady Mary Murray, who gave her name to this pathway.
Maps:1750. Not on Pont(1600) which suggests an interim date.
Currently 19th century segmental arch with large voussoirs. Squared and largely coursed dressed rubble spandrels. Unwidened at 18ft.

photo,navy 285680,720909,Crieff Bridge.
C.Perth     R.Earn

History: First build in 1695. Funds came from the suspended stipend of the Episcopal parish and the replacement with a Presbyterian minister (Stat Accts). Crieff Tryst became the central market of the entire Scottish cattle trade about this time, an arrangement which lasted until around 1760, when its role was supplanted by Falkirk. The bridge over the Earn would have been important, although it seems that the main ford for the route was at Dalpatrick, some 4km to the east. The bridge was destroyed in the 1715 rebellion, but must have been rebuilt soon after 1716, as Macfarlane (1720s) describes '5 or 6 bows'(two more than at present). The bridge was incorporated into the Stirlng/Crieff military road of 1741. Wade had also built a road in 1730, going north from the town.
Maps:1750. Not on Pont.
Currently: 1876. Four impressive stilted segmental arches with wide stepped voussoirs with large elongated piers and cutwaters. Strong string course.
photo,navy 314779,786467, Fraser's Bridge Datchat Mhor (Military)
C.Perth.     R.Clunie

History: 1749 military road. Caulfeild. Coupar to Fort George. Possibly the first bridge to be built on this road.
Maps:1750
Currently: Beautiful original granite undressed random uncoursed rubble spandrels with 2 span flat segmental arches and wide whinstone voussoirs. Single cutwater. 12 ft p to p.
photo photo photo ,maroon 314883,780008, Sean Spittal Bridge
C.Aberdeenshire.     R.Clunie

History: 1749 military bridge. Coupar to Fort George road. Caulfeild.
Maps:1750
Currently: Original bridge, 500m upstream of the present bridge on the remnants of the military road. Identified by Taylor. Also confirmed road on Roy's map crosses the burn at this point.
Currently:Very small simple segmental arch with squared rubble masonry with very little mortar. No parapets. Looks more like a packhorse bridge than a Caulfeild military bridge but the location is exact. In the past, it may have had parapets and spandrels.
photo photo photo,maroon 310903,770108,Spittal of Glenshee Br.
C.Aberdeenshire     R.Shee

Maps:1750
History: 1749 military bridge. Caulfeild. Coupar to Fort George road which took 6 years to build. This bridge was an early part of the enterprise.
Currently: Classic Caulfeild single hump backed sometimes squared mainly random rubble bridge. Single segmental arch with radially aligned voussoirs in whinstone.
photo ,maroon 313855,756884,Dalrulzion Bridge.
C.Aberdeenshire     Black Water

History: Clearly on Roy's map but not on the military road going north: rather on a side connection. Nothing to explain it. Not military.
Maps:1750.
Currently:Ruined abutments only with modern iron superstructure. This has been removed recently as the abutments crumbled.
Link1,navy 317124,746483, Lornty Bridge   Blairgowrie
C.Perth    Lornty Burn

History: This little bridge lies on the Caulfeild military road going north, built in 1757 between Coupar Angus and Fort George. However, it appears on Pont's map which gives it a 16th century provenance, at the latest. It is reputed to be Roman, but that is extremely unlikely; the known Roman road is some 10km away- which is far enough to exclude any association and yet too near to be a duplicate. It seems probable that this was a 15th or 16th century packhorse type bridge. We have no knowledge of its story.
Maps:1750 1600 (Pont 27)
Currently: The western face is entirely encased in concrete , all the way down to a small segmental culvert. This work was done in the 1990's. The eastern face is almost inaccessible because of overgrown embankments, but the full profile has been recently revealed by a remarkable photograph (below) by Clare Cooper of the Cateran Ecomuseum. The picture shows a complex array of arches on the soffit. There is at least one additional smaller arched bridge incorporated into the structure. Altogether, we have the appearance of an 18th century military span of about 14ft (including parapets) overlying a 10 ft span bridge which must be considerably older. This latter appears to have a saddle support of a more segmental shape. I think we can say with confidence that the older bridge dates from the 16th century.
Photo ,red 290050,736785,Amulree Bridge.    Sma'Glen
C.Perth     R.Braan

History:1730s military. Wade Crieff/Dalnacardoch road. Also, the junction of four 18th century drove roads, descending through the Sma' Glen to the Tryst at Crieff.
Maps:1750
Currently: 1730s. Two segmental arches plus one flood arch. Very damaged by age and poorly repaired and restored. Northerly arch voussoirs are concrete and the entire upstream side is repaired in concrete. The remaining downstream southerly arch is in squared, sometimes coursed random rubble spandrels with whinstone voussoirs and coping.
photo photo ,maroon 288763,731490,Newton Bridge.   Sma'Glen
C.Perth     R.Almond

History:1733 Military. Wade. Crieff/Dalnacardoch road.
Maps:1750
Currently: 18th century. Single segmental arch. A Wade bridge. However, only on the downstream side. Upstream, the bridge has been widened in the parliamentary period (early 19th century), and in typical type 3 Telford style with plumb and batter spandrels (photo 4). Also, the voussoirs are much wider on the upstream, with better finishing. Taylor records that the road north was repaired in the early 1800s, at a cost of £17000. The downstream (earlier) side has squared, sometimes coursed rubble spandrels in upper parts. Random uncoursed on lower spandrels. Flat decking. The widening line on the soffit suggests that the original bridge would have been about 13ft wide. Roy's configuration on the map is confusing and may be an error since his bridge is of the inflowing Newton Burn; there are no remains on this spot. There is a beautiful tiny Wade bridge 300m to the north which is not on Roy's map(photo5), and gives access to the original 18th century road going north.
photo photo photo photo photo,maroon 285127,749299,Tay Bridge     Aberfeldy
C.Perth    R;.Tay

History:1733-35. Military. Wade. Crieff/Dalnacardoch Rd. This was Wade's masterpiece. It was designed by William Adam. Wade described him as the best architect in Scotland and regarded the bridge as a prestige symbol and a lasting memorial. He was right! It looks as if it belongs to an expensive country estate. It was completed in a single year(1734) at a cost of £4095. Wade had considered a major bridge at Dunkeld in order to cross the Tay, but fell out with the Duke of Atholl and so chose Aberfeldy instead. Stone was quarried at Farrowchil, one mile away. The Weem Hotel, on the north bank of the river, was originally a barracks for his workers. Major William Caulfeild supervised the finishing of the bridge but Wade was brought back for the grand opening in 1735. In 1746, Prince Charles' army retreated over the bridge, with Cumberland's troops in hot pursuit. The Battle of Culloden was just a few weeks away.
Maps:1750
Currently:1733. This is the most elaborate of the eighteenth century military bridges and quite atypical. It is a classic William Adam construction. The foundations are underpinned by 1200 oak piles, encased in iron. There are five segmental arches; centre 62ft; then two sets of pairs. It is 368 ft. long. and 14 ft. wide. It has very large ashlar voussoirs and squared coursed rubble spandrels and abutments. The stone is chorite schist. There are obelisks at each quarter and unusual stepped parapets descend to the lesser arches. There are two inscriptions, one in English, which is very matter-of-fact, and one in Latin, which is very flowery in style.
Link1 photo photo photo photo ,maroon 297528,754151,Prince Charlie's Bridge.
C.Perth     Dalcapon Burn

History: Military bridge. Wade. Built in 1729. Dunkeld to Inverness military road (Photo 2). Taylor( Military Roads of Scotland) tells us that 6 new bridges were built on the military road in 1798, in this area. However, there is another bridge a little north of this spot, at Moulinern, which is clearly an example of the latter, and has a completely different profile from this one.
Maps:1750. Possibly.
Currently: Ruined remains in the undergrowth close to the A9 trunk road. Clearly of early 18th century style and almost certainly original. The carriageway has collapsed completely. One arch remains along with abutments on both sides. Photo 2 suggests a semi-circular profile with crude random rubble sidewalls and spandrels. The rubble arch is in the same material. There is 20th-century bypass bridge immediately adjacent in the form of two large culvert pipes carrying the road. Photo 3 shows the old road approaching.
photo photo photo ,navy 291196,762901,Killiecrankie Bridge.
C.Perth     Allt Girnaig

History: On Pont's map. Also 1730s. Military.Wade.
Maps:1750 (Roy) 1600(Pont 19)
Currently: This is a large modernised single segmental arch with a much older facing on the upstream (north) side. However, plumb and batter sidewalls are a clear characteristic of Telford Type 3 Commission bridges. This would date it to around 1810. However, Roy's map seems to suggest that the 1750 bridge, which would have been built by Wade, was a little further downstream. There may be evidence of remains in the garden of Raonruari House.
photo,navy 287621,766418, Old Tilt Bridge    Blairatholl
C.Perth.     R.Tilt

History:1730s military. Wade. But a wooden bridge existed prior to that and is clearly on Pont's map. Oddly, Roy does not clearly show a bridge but this may be fading of the old map. He does outline the military road. Bypassed in 1823 by a three segmental arch bridge downstream.
Maps:1750 (Roy) 1600 (Pont 19 and 20)
Currently: The single semicircular ach has been replaced by a 20th century concrete beam bridge. Old stone has been used for the parapets. An odd pedestrian bridge crosses the road just beyond it.
,navy 272649,770027,Dalnacardoch Bridge.(Garry Bridge.)
C.Perth     R.Garry

History:1730s military road. This was Wade's third road, running from From Crieff to join his Dunkeld to Inverness road at the Garry river. This bridge was just at the join. Also known as Garry Bridge. Some sources suggest that the build date was 1690, just after the Battle of Killicrankie, so ante-dating Wade by some thirty years.
Maps:1750
Currently:1730s possibly earlier.
One almost semicircular arch of 47 ft. voussoirs in whinstone. Horizontal deck. Harling coating is falling off. Appears dilapidated. 10ft parapet to parapet. Still in use. It has the style of a Wade Bridge, and may have been restructured by Wade. Taylor has no comment.
photo photo ,maroon 328958,748880,Ruthven Bridge.
C.Forfar    R.Isla

History:This ancient bridge has completely collapsed. It was in its original state until recently (2014). Only abutments remain. Probably 16th century in view of its presence on Pont. Also on Adair map(1680s). Mentioned in Macfarlane.1727. It had two arches with spans of around 4m and was was 10ft wide; flush voussoirs; semicircular arches without ribs and a central cutwater and refuge; squared coursed dressed spandrels. The bridge had been bypassed in 1859 by an adjacent single arched bridge which is currently taking traffic.
Maps: 1750 1640 1682 1600(Pont 26 29)
2015 Note : This is a a very sad outcome. When unprotected by Historic Scotland or by county authorities, vulnerable treasures such as this are always at risk.
Link photo photo,navy 324517,748719,Old Alyth Bridge.
C.Forfar    Queich Burn

History: Reputedly built around 1500. Known to be rebuilt 1674. Described as originally a packhorse bridge. Many repairs. Five foot wide. Heightened in the 19th century and wide parapets were added. Flat-decking. In 1750 the town was entirely on the north bank of the burn and the road from Coupar finished at the bridge.
Maps: 1750 (Roy) 1600(Pont 28)
Currently 17th century; perhaps some parts are earlier.
Two stilted segmental arches, one smaller. Random uncoursed red sandstone rubble with rubble voussoirs of varying length. Many repairs. Cutwater unusual and may be very ancient. Overhanging parapets are quite unusual and from a later period.
photo photo photo,maroon 328785,745879,Dean Bridge.     Cardean
C.Angus     Dean Water

History: 17th century. Lies precisely on the Roman Road crossing of the Dean Water. Adjacent Roman fort. OSA for Meigle Parish (1790) reports "Across the Dean is a narrow and badly constructed bridge in the road from Cupar to Kirriemuir" Airlie OSA (1791): "a very old bridge near the Roman camp that some think Roman."
Maps: Roy(1750) Also firmly on the Adair map (1680s).
Currently: wonderfully preserved 17th century bridge.Two semicircular arches. Wide, well dressed voussoirs. Uncoursed red sandstone random rubble spandrels with multiple repairs. Nine ft. wide. Refuges overlie the cutwaters which suggests 16th century. Cobbled decking. Well preserved (or repaired) whinstone coping to parapets. Upstream, there is very ancient corbelling below the parapets. The bridge had a major restructuring in 1878 in which the north arch was carefully rebuilt. The bridge is now bypassed 100m downstream.
Note: The Roman fort is Agricolan (c.80 AD), very large, 3.5ha, lying on a promentory, closely within the confluence of the Isla and Dean rivers.
photo photo photo photo photo,maroon 360441,759263,Brechin Bridge
C.Angus     R.S Esk

History: note in the Charter Reg. Episcopatus Brechinensem: 1218-1222: sale of lands to provide upkeep for the bridge.The bridge is near the 12th century cathedral. There was a resident Culdees community who may have been responsible for earliest bridge which is reputed to have been wooden. A masonry bridge from the 15th century- built by Bishop Crannoch(1426-59). There are references to repairs in the 17th and 18th centuries. The segmental north arch was completely rebuilt 1786 (Alexander Stevens) along with west side widening.
Maps:1750 1640 (Blaeu's full map of Scotland)
Currently:15th century on the south arch, slightly pointed with a beautiful corbeled parapet. Two arches, one segmental and one gothic. Squared rubble, sometimes coursed, sometimes weathered ashlar. Well dressed voussoirs especially on the west side. Clearly a lot of restructuring, but 15th century(or earlier) work remains on the south arch. The most striking feature is the dentillated string course. Cutwaters rise to the refuges.
photo photo,red 365273,766135, Upper N.Water Bridge (Inglismaldie)
C.Angus     R.N Esk

History: Written date 1539 (Inglis). Toll imposed for upkeep in 1669 after very major repairs. Widened in 1800 and major repair/restructuring in 1841. OSA Logie-Pert(1790). Rev.Peter records that the bridge was built '200 years ago' by a John Erskine of Dun (1508-1591) in response to a dream which threatened a miserable after-death. He took three attempts to build it. A different source suggests Bishop Dunbar of Aberdeen. John Franche would have been the master-mason. This implies an earlier build date of 1520.
Maps:1750 Pont 30(1600)
Currently:16th century.
Three 50ft almost semicircular five-ribbed arches. 12ft wide. Widened: probably mid 19th century by John Gibb.
Coursed well dressed squared rubble spandrels; in some parts possibly very weathered ashlar. Decaying heraldic plaque on downstream side. Although the masonry is very weathered, the ashlar voussoirs are of very high quality for a bridge of this period and it may be that much of the masonry dates from the 17th century. There are some style similarities with Dee Bridge in Aberdeen (also Bishop Dunbar), in particular the 5 dressed square ribbed arches.
(Worth noting here that a few km away is -probable location of two bridges identified in Arbroath Charters from early 13th century)
photo photo photo photo ,red 353335,748621, Den Bridge    Letham (Latham)
C.Angus.     R.Vinny
(br)Maps:1750
History: none available. There is a 'bridgend' adjacent.
Currently: small two arched random rubble bridge with splayed parapets. Segmental arches gently stilted at the central pier which has a cutwater. One arch is largely a floodarch. Dated 1813. This may be a repair date, although the stilted arch might be early 19th century.
photo photo ,navy 328297,725703, Bogmin Bridge
C.Angus     Bogmin Pow


Maps:1750
Currently:Modern.
,navy 339557,759775,Cortachy Bridge     Kirriemuir
C.Angus     R.South Esk

History: This may be the home bridge of adjacent 14th century Cortachy Castle which belonged to the Ogilvie Airlie family. Mentioned by Macfarlane in 1744.
Maps:1750
Currently: Dated 1759; this was probably a restructuring.
Single arch. Almost semicircular. Wide red sandstone voussoirs. Squared coursed rubble spandrels and abutments. 13 ft wide. Iron pattress plates and ties. Plain without a string course but spandrels from different build. Difficult to see any widening but this would be probable. Fully horizontal-decked. Almost certainly restructured in the 19th century.
photo photo ,maroon 322201,739955,Coupar Burn Bridge     Coupar Angus
C.Forfar   Coupar Burn

Maps:1750 1680

Nothing known.
Currently: a small 19th century segmental arch in central town. Bypassed and part of pedestrian precinct.,navy 346924,778302,Dalbrack Bridge
C.Angus     R.North Esk

History: Was known as Ponskeenie (Weeping Bridge) in the 19th century. Mount Keen is in view. Roys describes it as Ponsking Bridge. On Roy's map, it appears to be the start of the Fungle Road- an ancient mountain pathway progressing through Tarffside and ending at Aboyne. No record of origin for the bridge.
Maps:1750
Currently: The present bridge looks to be late 18th century or early 19th century. Single semicircular arch plus two unequal flood arches. Heavy string course which appears so strong that it may be a corbel supported decking. Random rubble, uncoursed but well dressed. There is an 1804 datestone embedded in a dry dyke nearby. It reads "This bridge was built by Peter ___ farmer at Dalbrack. 1804" . There appears to be no other bridge to which it could relate. Clearly, there was a predecessor in 1750.
Link1,navy 333240,729301, Pinmore Bridge     nr Dundee
C.Angus     Small Burn.

Maps:1750
Currently:Nothing to be found of the waterway.
No historical information known.
,navy 309421,730336, Shochie Bridge.     Luncarty
C.Perth.    R.Shochie

Maps:1750
Currently:Appears 19th century.
,navy 306482,726300,Almondbank Bridge(Pitcairn Mill)    
C.Perth     R.Almond

History: A 1619 extract from presbytery records shows that many drowned in the river each year prior to the building of a bridge. Its presence on Pont rather confirms this date. A Parliamentary Act awarded toll monies in 1681. Major restoration in 1925.
Maps:1750 1680s(Adair) 1600 (Pont 21)
Currently: This is an early 19th century bridge, restored in the 20th century. Single segmental recessed arch with well dressed voussoirs. Coursed squared rubble spandrels. Fully flat-decked but on an incline.
photo,navy 313985,751404, Bridge of Cally    Blairgowrie
C.Perth.    R.Ardle

History: In 1743, an Alexander Robertson was paid £72 to repair the Bridge of Cally. This bridge is present on Roy's map, but we know nothing of when it was built. In 1749, Caulfeild's military road came through (Coupar to Fort George), and the old bridge was declared unsafe. There are overgrown ruined abutments 30m upstream of the present bridge on both banks, next to the hotel and in the garden of the post office, respectively. William Taylor had also noted these (Military Roads of Scotland)and considers tham to be part of military repairs made to this original bridge. On the same road the bridges weren't finished until 1766 (Bridge of Couttie) and more major military work was done in 1813 on the Bridge of Cally section. OSAs identify both Couttie and Cally. The present bridge probably dates from the early 19th century. The plumb and batter style(photo 2)rather confirms this.
Maps:1750
Currently: Large semicircular single arch on stilts. Iron ties. Horizontal deck. Largely coursed squared rubble spandrels and surface. Plumb and batter Telford-type wall specification. The abutments of the previous bridge are completely overgrown and do not photograph well.
photo photo2,maroon 301785,742061,Inver Bridge.     Dunkeld
C.Perth    ; R.Braan

History: Built in 1740, this is a county bridge on a road which existed , from Perth to Dunkeld, before the military took over in 1761 (Coupar to Amulree. Caulfeild). The bridge was swept away while still being built and was then rebuilt by Dunkeld masons. Prior to 1740 there were two ferries at Dunkeld, one over the Inver and one over the Tay. The Inver Bridge was part of the key Dunkeld crossing of the Tay, though the Dunkeld Bridge was not built until much later. The Tay ferry crossing was just adjacent and then referred to as the Inver Ferry.
Maps:1750 1600.
Currently: 1740. Not a military bridge. Two flush segmental arches plus one flood arch. Voussoirs in rubble. appear aligned. Roughly coursed random rubble walls and spandrels without a string course. Very large buttresses on abutments. Widening is not visible on the soffit. Cutwaters.

photo photo photo,maroon 252146,758233, Bridge of Ericht     Rannoch
C.Perth.     R.Ericht

Maps:1750
History: Nothing known. A tiny bridge near the shore of Loch Rannoch.
Currently:modern concrete structure probably from the 1930's.
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,navy 276249,759189,Tummel Bridge. (Kinnachen or Canagan Br.)
C.Perth     R.Tummel

History: 1733 Military. Wade. Crieff to Dalnacardoch road. The army contracted out the work to John Stewart of Canagan. Known earlier as Canagen Bridge. The Kynachan estate is now a forrestry park. Mr. Stewart was paid £200 and committed to maintain the bridge for 20 years, at his own expense. The contract papers still exist.
Maps:1750
Currently:1733
1 Seg. arch, 55ft + 1 flood arch, 11-12 ft wide. Enormous single buttress on upstream side. Very markedly humped. Random uncoursed, but well faced rubble on upper parts. Lower spandrels have some coursed and squared rubble. Appears to be semi-harled. Iron ties and pattress plates. The brass plate with the 1730 date is a later addition and probably incorrect. A Kingshouse Inn from the same period is adjacent to the bridge.
This is not a typical Wade bridge but reflects a subcontractor. Only a few of Wade's bridges were actually built by the army. This one is better built than usual.
Link1 photo1 photo2,maroon 272504,764711,Trinafour Bridge    nr Blair Atholl
C.Perth     Erochty Water

History: Military bridge. Wade: Crieff to Dalnacardoch road. 1730. The approaching military road can be seen (photo4). There was also a Kingshouse Inn built Trinafour at the time of the old road.
Maps:1750
Currently:18thcentury, though widened on the upstream side from about 9ft to 21 ft. This wdening was from the Parliamentary period (around 1810) and the characteristic plumb and batter buttressing can be seen. The arch is almost semicircular. Parapets are sloping. The voussoirs appear to be whinstone. There is more recent iron pattress-plating. Uncoursed partially dressed rubble and some random rubble.

photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4,maroon 297325,739596,Drumour Bridge.     nr Dunkeld
C.Perth     R.Braan.

A bridge was present here on Adair(1680s) on Roy and on Stobie in the 18th century before the road was built on the south bank of the river in 1850.
Maps: 1750
Currently: a very large semicircular arch, but largely ashlar spandrels which are now cramped. The parapet is in earlier stone. This looks like a mainly 19th century bridge , possibly retaining the arch shape and some stonework from the earlier era.
photo ,navy !-- Tullibody Red R Goth--> 284652,695135,Tullibody Bridge.
C.Clackmannan    R.Devon.

History: Reputedly built by Robert Spittal in 1520, who also sponsored Bannockburn and Doune bridges. In 1560, Scots collapsed the west arch to delay the retreat of the French (Mary of Guise troops), going from Leith to Stirling. The breach was repaired by the French, from the roof of the Auld Kirk. Further major repairs in 1596 (a Stirling Charter) and in 1616. Parliament granted a levy in 1675 for extensive work, not done until 1697.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair)
Currently: Two small ribbed stilted gothic arches of 18ft.span. Four ribs each. One arch has two orders of chamfered voussoir, which almost gives the impression of archivolting. Long approaches are well designed with three small semicircular flood arches. These are of a later date: perhaps 1697. Coursed squared rubble spandrels and in some parts possibly weathered ashlar. 11 ft. wide. The western arch is the younger, damaged one. Fortified twist to deter charging horsemen. The central portion which crosses the river is the oldest section. The spans are 18ft which seems unnecessarily small for a 1520 date; a single, larger (45ft) arch without a pier might be expected. These small gothic spans suggest a 15th century date. Worth noting that the link to Robert Spittal is by tradition only. However, there is no mention of the bridge in the charters of Cambuskenneth Abbey.
photo photo photo photo photo ,red !-- Menstrie R R --> 284916,697065,Menstrie Old Bridge.
C.Clackmannan.    Menstrie Burn.

History:This little bridge lies on the ancient Statute Labour Hillfoots road, identified as a Via Regia in the 14th century(Cambuskenneth Charter 222). The bridge is reputed to date from 1656 and there is a worn armorial panel on the south facing from which nothing can be discerned today. It was also noted to have been parallel widened at some stage but the soffit is now harled and the division cannot be seen. It seems likely that the bridge was linked to an adjacent mill.
Maps:1680s(Adair)Both Adair maps. Not on Roy (1750). Roy had a blank-spot about the Hillfoots and does not even show the old road. Blaeu/Pont do not address this area.
Currently: probably an original 17th century bridge with 18th century widening. Single humped, flush-arched, almost semicircular. Voussoirs seem in better shape on the older southern facing which would fit. Partially coursed in lower facing. Parapets appear newer. Harled soffit. 14ft p to p. May well have been a 6ft bridge in early years. Very worn armorial panel on south facing. 23 ft. span. North facing looks late 18th century with original parapet.
photo photo photo,maroon 288889,692849,Alloa Auld Brig.     Alloa
C.Clackmannan     Brothie Burn.

There appears to be a bridge on Roy's map within the town detail. 'Old Bridge' is then shown on the earliest OS maps from around 1850. The enclosed postcard from circa 1900 confirms its existence (Louis Stott Collection. Ref). Today the Brothie Burn is underground but the old bridge appears to have been at the location shown. It also can be seen on the 19th century OS map.
Maps: 1750
Currently: nothing to see at the location of the bridge but the burn can be seen 200m NE of this spot.
photo ,navy > 301659,699474,Rumbling Bridge.    Muckhart
C.Perth     R.Devon

History: 1713 Local build. Then the bridge was included in the first turnpike from Stirling to Dollar and Dunfermline (1810). In 1722 Macfarlane describes the bridge and the rapid waters ' very terrible to all spectators'.
Maps:1750
Currently:Two bridges, one superimposed on the other. The older is from 1713; 11 ft wide single semicircular arch; spandrels in coursed dressed ashlar and a horizontal deck. 85 feet above the water.
The second bridge, above this, is from 1816; this is a beautiful decorative squared coursed rubble bridge with a semicircular arch of elaborate tooled voussoirs. 120 ft above the gorge 5.7 m wide. There is a puzzle here: the older, lower bridge, is a spectacular structure, but not at all characteristic of early 18th century style. Random rubble walls and spandrels would have been more usual. The contracting mason, William Gray from Saline, clearly chose a rather retro style for the time.
Link photo photo,maroon 307679,711904,Pathstruie Bridge    nr Dunning
C.Perth     R.May

Maps:1750
Currently: later 18th century single segmental arch
,navy !--Glendevon House M RP seg--> 298376,704788, Glendevon House Bridge.
C.Perth.     River Devon

History: Roy's map (1750) describes a road going north from Dunfermline through Rumbling Bridge and up Glendevon to Gleneagles. Coal, grain and lime were transported. Also, Haldane confirms a cattle drove road from Strathearn going south, possibly resting at Pool of Muckart on the journey to Stirling. The road crossed from the west bank of the Devon at this bridge. In the early 19th century the turnpike was built with a crossing further downstream at Blacklinn(1836)and this little bridge was demoted to become the access bridge to Glendevon House(first dated 1760's). A further route to Castle Campbell would have required a crossing at this point. I could not find the HES reference to bridge repairs in 1757 Comm.of Supply minutes. However, in 1775 the bridge was certainly widened. Further repairs in 1797 and 1816.
Maps: Roy(1750). Roy's map is the earliest available for this region of Perthshire.
Currently: A very beautiful humped 17th/18th century bridge with two semi-circular arches. Very rough random rubble in scarcely dressed field stone. Flush crude rubble arches. Marked splaying on the SW approaches. Originally 8 feet wide(implies 6 ft. parapet to parapet) but parallel-widened by a further 8 ft in 1775, on the NW side. Now 13ft p to p, and unusually, the original parapets are intact. Also unusual is that there is almost no difference in the stonework on the widened facing. Only the small cutwater differs from its sister on the earlier downstream face. On balance the bridge appears to be a late 17th or early 18th century packhorse type structure with later 18th century upstream widening in which the new facing carefully copies the earlier style. (See 'Packhorse Bridge' section in Lists.) This little bridge is really quite a treasure. Thanks to M.Pease for detail.
photo photo photo photo,maroon 298590,698007,Vicar's Bridge     Nr.Dollar
C.Clackmannan    Devon Water

History: This bridge has some rather gruesome associations. The Vicar was Thomas Forret, Vicar of Dollar, an early Reformation martyr, burnt at the stake in Edinburgh as a 'teacher of heresy', in 1540. The bridge is reputed to have been built in his memory. Also, in 1857, a local baker was murdered at the bridge. His assumed assailant, Joseph Bell was condemned, but claimed innocence till the end. He was publicly hanged in 1866- the last public hanging in Scotland. There is even a coherent but unverifiable story of Mary Queen of Scots crossing the bridge on her way to Loch Leven in 1567. There was an old 6 ft wide single arch in place until 1869 when the bridge was widened by a further 6ft. It seems this was not traditional parallel widening; an early photograph shows the new arch to be more segmental in shape causing an uneven soffit (photo4); the soffit of the oldest bridge appears is just visible. In 1968, the bridge was in ruins and was then ceremoniously replaced with a concrete lintel bridge.
Maps:weakly on Roy's map (1750) No earlier maps are available for this region. Also on Stobie (1790s).
Currently: a solid concrete lintel bridge. Revetment/abutment remains from original foundations are still visible on both banks, 15m upstream.
(thanks for communication.Mr.M.Pease.)
photo photo photo photo Link,navy 289354,695993,Old Sauchie Bridge     Nr.Alva
C.Clackmannan    Devon Water

History: This bridge is very firmly on Adair's map but absent thereafter until the 19th century maps. Presumably it ceased to exist between 1750 and 1800. The presence of Old Sauchie Tower dates from 1430 and may well have been built to protect this crossing. The route links Alva to Alloa. There seems to be no other reason for the tower's existence and location. The lower reaches of the Devon are scarcely fordable and only two spots have bedrock suitable for bridging - Tullibody and Sauchie.(personal comm.Mr.M.Pease)
Maps: Only on one of Adair's maps; (1680). Oddly absent from his Clackmannanshire map. Not on Roy(1750); not on Stobie (1790s) but features again on the 1st ed. OS (1860). No earlier maps are available for this region.
Currently: a solid concrete beam bridge. A masonry block from original foundations is still visible.
photo photo photo,navy 325181,753823,Bridge of Craigisla    Alyth
C.Angus     R.Isla

Maps:1750
Currently: early 19th century.
Large single segmental arch with very prominent iron ties. Splayed approaches. Marked string course. Flat decking.
,navy 345051,750748,Forfar Loch Bridge    Forfar
C.Angus     Forfar Loch

Maps:1750
Currently: No longer exists.
,navy 301948,714433, Dunning Bridge.
C.Perth.     Dunning Burn

History: This small Perthshire village has a 16th century church with 13th century tower. It lay on the the old Stirling to Perth Road between Auchterarder and Bridge of Earn. A large Roman marching camp is adjacent. The village was completely burned down by Jacobites in the 1715 rebellion, but there is no record of whether the old village bridge survived. It is clearly on Pont's map which implies a 16th century date. In 1750 the settlement was entirely on the north-eastern side of the burn. The bridge appears to have been rebuilt or widened in the 18th century.
Maps:1750 1600(Pont21)
Currently:18th century single flush segmental arched bridge with random well dressed rubble spandrels and rubble voussoirs. Horizontal deck. Parapets renewed at some stage. A 1960's concrete beam support for widening on the western face (1962), along with widening on this same side of the older soffit. However, there is also evidence of widening (about 5ft.) on the east side of the soffit which may date from the 18th century ( R. side of the soffit photo). It is very possible that the main soffit of about 12 ft. is compatible with Pont's map.
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photo ,maroon 283517,707882,Allan Water Bridge     Greenloaning
C.Perth    Allan Water

History: Macfarlane seems accurately to be describing this bridge around 1723: " ... neatherbridge of Ardoch which consists of 4 land stales of stone covered with planks of oak and flags of stone on the king's Highway 4 miles NE of Dunblane and a short mile SW of the House of Ardoch". In 1741, this was Major Caulfeild's first military road. In 1746, Caulfeild once again sent 50 men to upgrade the road between Dunblane and Ardoch. The existing bridge at Greenloaning was too steep. It was rebuilt at a cost of "£35 17s 8pence 3-farthing."
Maps:1750
Currently:19th century complete rebuild with two segmental arches. No widening. It has characteristics of a Parliamentary Bridge of Telford specification.
photo,navy 278186,701042, Dunblane Bridge.    Dunblane
C.Stirling.     Allan Water

History:Written date 1409. Handbook of Church of Scotland suggests Bishop Dernoch: 1419. One large arch described by Macfarlane in 1722. This was also the crossing of the military road built in the 1740s by William Caulfeild. This was Caulfeild's first road. The bridge was widened and restructured in 1849. Further widened with brick and iron girders in 1927. Extensive repairs in 2020.
Maps: Roy(1750)Adair(1680)
Currently: Appears to be a 19th century bridge with balustraded parapets and 20th century iron superimposed at the sides. However, underneath there are two joined semicircular arches. The downstream side is the 19th century widening. The older upstream side (with the pipe) is probably the 18th century military bridge. However, there is room to speculate because it it is rather narrow (10-11ft). Caulfeild bridges were 12 ft wide, exactly.
One has to wonder if this is a remnant soffit from the 15th century. There seems to be no mention of a Dunblane bridge rebuild in the 1740s, nor of its cost which would have been considerable. This contrasts with the upgrade (possible rebuild) of the bridge at nearby Bridge of Allan which was recorded and costed in 1742. Could it be that Caulfeild merely incorporated a very ancient bridge at Dunblane, as part of his road. It is impossible to tell because both bridge facings are entirely 19th century in style. Taylor notes that on the building of this military road 'Much of the work was reconstruction and realignment'.
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,maroon 278896,697601,Bridge of Allan
C.Stirling     Allan Water

History: Reputed to be first built 1520. Not confirmed but certainly on Pont's Map. Mentioned by Macfarlane (1722). Part of the military road from Stirling to Crieff in 1742. General Clayton. The upgrade (possible rebuild) cost £150. Jacobite roadblock in 1745.
Maps:1750. Adair (1680) Pont 32(1600)
Currently:20th century wide segmental arch at a different angled location from the early bridge of which nothing remains.
Link1 ,navy 305681,716236,Invermay Bridge.    Forteviot
C.Perth     R.May

Maps:1750 1680s
History: Also known as Scott's bridge. On the old Stirling Perth Road(Roy's map). The bridge is also on Adair's map.(1680s)
Currently: 18th century. Single semicircular arch. Very overgrown. Random rubble spandrels and rubble voussoirs. Within the Invermay Estate.
photo,maroon 283791,709911,Ardoch Bridge.     Braco
C.Perth    R.Knaik

History: This tiny bridge is hiding below the NW edge of the bridge at Braco. Tradition is that it was built in 1420 by Michael Ochiltree, Bishop of Dunblane. In 1742 William Caulfeild built the Stirling to Crieff military road. This was his first project. Roy's map (1747) shows the military bridge, but there is also, on close inspection of the map, the faint outline of the older bridge, just adjacent on the NW side. So the military bridge was built alongside the old one. Other maps fail to show this feature until the OS of 1859, which shows it clearly. However, even the military bridge is not the one we see today because since that time the military bridge has been replaced by a late 19th century skewed bridge. However, the very oldest bridge is still standing alongside; it was ruinous by 1989 and restored by the Society for the Preservation of Rural Scotland. Whether or not it was Ochiltree's bridge of 1420 is difficult to answer. The segmental shape suggests not. It has more of the characteristics of a 17th century packhorse bridge. However, perhaps it is significant that there is no mention of any bridge at Ardoch, over the Knaik, in Macfarlane's Collections(1720s).
Maps:1750. Also Adair(1680)
Currently: an early packhorse bridge, in appearance, fully restored. Possibly 1650.
Single semicircular whinstone arch, unevenly abutted on the rocks. 5'9" wide and only 4'6" parapet to parapet. The upstream facing voussoirs seem much better finished. Squared uncoursed rubble spandrels. Very low parapets. No string course. Very narrow, which is the most interesting aspect; certainly not a Caulfeild military bridge which would have been 12' wide.
photo photo2 photo,maroon 286204,715057,Mill of Stepps Bridge    Muthill
C.Perth     R.Machany

History:1743 Caulfeild Military. Stirling/Crieff road. However, it seems there was a predecessor: Macfarlane(1720s) describes "stone pillars laid over with oak trees and covered above with gravel" This suggests there was also a road before the military arrived, which is a surprise as it was thought that the 18th century road was on virgin territory.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: A classic, wholly original Caulfeild 18th century random uncoursed hammer-faced rubble bridge with large radially aligned dressed rubble voussoirs. No string course and solid coping on the parapets.
Single segmental arch flanked by two small flood arches with cutwaters. 12 ft wide p to p. Humped. A lovely little bridge. Worrying amount of modern traffic.
photo photo photo,maroon 290713,720917, Dollerie Bridge    nr Madderty
C.Perth.   Pow Water

History: Inchaffrey Pow medieval canal was built in 1690 (Act of Parliament). There are two bridges here, very close to each other: Dollerie bridge and Witches' Bridge. The marker appears to be for Dollerie. (Witches' Bridge is a little downstream (290378 720949) and has a datestone of 1778 which would indicate that it is not the one on Roy or on Pont. However, datestones are notoriously misleading and often refer to repair dates).
Dollerie Bridge is almost certainly the one on the old maps. Macfarlane (1725) confirms the bridge at Dollerie, but could be referring to either. Stobie (1793) shows three bridges over the Pow at Dollerie.
Maps: 1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair) 1600(Pont 21). Precise locations are unclear.
Currently: Dollerie (photo1) is a 17th century single semicircular arch with rubble voussoirs of irregular length. Slightly humped random uncoursed rubble spandrels with brought-to-course squared rubble parapets of later date. Iron pattress plates. Heavy corbel stones at the soffit base. There is clear evidence of widening (photo).
Witches' Bridge on photo2 is a small random uncoursed rubble packhorse bridge, just a few feet wide, with a twist to exclude witches and evil spirits. This last is not expected in the late 18th century. Worth noting that both Adair and Pont predate the Inchaffrey Act of Parliament when the waterway was rechannelled.
photo photo photo2 photo2,maroon 293372,728364,Buchanty Bridge    Fowlis Wester
C.Perth     R.Almond

History:This bridge is a puzzle. It is on the oldest map, confirming a bridged crossing around 1590. It was known as Bean's Bridge in early times with a possible link to the 13th century St.Bean's Kirk at Fowlis Wester, some 3 miles to the south. It was rebuilt in 1639 by Patrick, Earl of Tullibardine and an heraldic plaque confirms this. However, although there is no build confirmation, the style is much more 18th century - and even that is belied by a width of 18 ft., with no evident widening. There is an interesting tunnelled second small flood arch which is extraordinarily high up, perhaps reflecting the astonishing spates for which this river is renowned.
Maps: Pont (21), Roy- very faint. Odd depiction. May have been worn away on the map - or the bridge may have been ruinous at the time.
Currently: Crossing a very deep chasm. Full access impossible for photos. No doubt a challenge for maintenance. Dressed random rubble masonry in very good repair. Large 33ft span semicircular (or deep segmental) arch with rubble stugged voussoirs very high above the water level. The second small arch is higher yet- and unlikely to be often useful as a flood-arch. It may be more of a Victorian contrivance; old iron gates can be opened to allow access through the bridge to the pathway going upriver to the famous Buchanty Spout and salmon-leap. Very large buttressing on the south wall; on one side in 20th century ashlar. Width is 18 ft between the parapets which is very significant. Very large coping stones. The soffit is in squared, coursed rubble, a style which might suggest an earlier build, but although it was difficult to get close, I can see no evidence of widening. The heraldic plaque clearly shows '1639 ( PET and ECT': Patrick and Elizabeth, Earl and Countess of Tullibardine); it could well have been moved during later builds.
I think this is an early 19th century bridge in which a rather retro 18th century style was chosen. The only remnant of the 17th century is the heraldic panel.

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,navy 287522,715369,Bishops Bridge    Muthill
C.Perth    Machany Water

History: This bridge is on Pont's map but not on Roy. It lies precisely on the line of the Roman road from Camelon to Perth (Bertha). There are clear traces of this ancient road 800m to the south at 287403 714825, including quarry pits. The road was Flavian (c.80AD) perhaps with an Antonine (c.140AD) over-build. There is no evidence of bridgework from this period. However, Bishop Ochiltree is reputed to have built a bridge here around 1420. He was Bishop of Dunblane and a close advisor to James I. He also built the bridge at Braco. Macfarlane describes Bishop's Bridge in 1727.
Maps: Pont 21 (1600) Adair(1680s)
Currently:15th, 18th and 19th centuries. Single semicircular-arched random hammer-faced rubble bridge with a segmental flood arch. Voussoirs in dressed rubble. The bridge is 18th century with 19th century widening. However, within the soffit of the main arch there are three sandwiched arches. These are 13ft,7ft and 6ft respectively (distorted in the photo). It is possible that the centre one is of the 15th century. Certainly, none of them is an 18th century military bridge since the military road ran a kilometre or more away to the west. The arch is semi-circular, this design being preserved through later builds and widening. The bridge is not on Roy's map. Roy describes two crossings of the Machany Water a mile or so on either side: upstream at Steps there is the King's road bridge built by Major Caulfeild; downstream at Ness there is a ford.
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,maroon 314824,743301 , Essendy Bridge   nr Blairgowrie
C.Perth.    Lunan Burn

No historical information found.
Maps: 1600 Pont(23)
Currently:late 19th century.
,navy 312119,723896, Perth Bridge    
C.Perth     R.Tay

History: Charters 1234.
Maps: Pont 24 only (1600)
Currently: 1772. John Smeaton.
LINK TO FULL SUMMARY ,navy 302684,742446,Dunkeld Bridge    Dunkeld
C.Perth     R.Tay

History: Hector Boece(16th century) claims a Roman bridge was constructed at Dunkeld by Agricola (AD 80); however, there is no archaeological or documentary evidence to support this, and it is geographically improbable. Boece is not considered reliable source.
The New Statistical Account (NSA) contains a questionable reference to a bridge dating to 830 AD, but here also, no primary source is cited.
Our earliest verified reference is to a bridge at Dunkeld in 1260 AD, recorded in The Charters of Cambuskenneth Abbey (p. 396), where the Bishop of Dunkeld was obliged to contribute six merks towards the maintenance of the bridge over the Tay. This implies that it was already in existence by that time, possibly constructed alongside the cathedral. We don't know how long it lasted.
The next reference is to 1461, when an attempt was made by Bishop Lauder to construct a bridge of wood and timber. This is noted by Alexander Milne, in Lives of the Bishops of Dunkeld. There seems also to be no record of how long this bridge survived.
A more successful bridge was built in 1514 by the monks of Dunkeld Cathedral under the supervision of Alexander Milne and Bishop Douglas (Dunkeld Charters). This structure was described as a "great and notable bridge" with vaulted arches. The construction involved substantial engineering works, including clearly documented cofferdams. Records show that repairs were undertaken in both 1561 and 1618. The bridge is depicted on Timothy Pont's map from the 1590s, situated slightly downstream of the current bridge site. It appears to have remained in use until the 1620s, after which there was no bridge at Dunkeld until the early 19th century. During this period, both the Dunkeld and Perth bridges were 'down'. No bridge is shown on Adair’s maps from the 1680s, nor on Roy’s Military Survey(c.1750). General Wade proposed a new crossing at Dunkeld in the 1730s, but after a dispute with the Duke of Atholl, he chose to construct a bridge at Aberfeldy instead.
An Act of Parliament commissioned the next bridge, granted half of the required funding and conferred toll rights to the Duke of Atholl. It was completed in 1809, designed by the renowned civil engineer Thomas Telford. Telford ingeniously diverted part of the River Tay to facilitate dry-land construction of many of the piers. His bridge was widely praised for its engineering excellence, and its significant impact on regional travel and trade. However, public discontent with the tolls culminated in riots in 1867. Tolls were eventually suspended in 1879, when the bridge was transferred to public ownership under the newly established Perth County Council.
In 1977, the Jubilee Bridge was constructed slightly to the north, creating a bypass to the historic Tay crossing.

Currently: 1808 Telford Parliamentary Bridge. This is classical large ashlar Type 4 Parliamentary bridge, with merged cutwaters and refuges.This was Telford's flagship at the time. Seven huge semicircular arches with dentillated voussoirs. Hood Mould. Ashlar spandrels and more recent parapets above a corbelled string course. Very worn stonework on the original spandrels, showing lamination/erosion. It has voided spandrels, instead of infill (perhaps an innovation copied from Smeaton) and a celebrated gently segmental outline in elevation; the 'Wide Arc' described by Telford himself.
(Note: Well researched article by M.N.Everett at http://essonfamilyhistory.com/bridges-and-crossings-of-the-river-tay-at-dunkeld/)
photo photo,navy 337832,747844, Glamis Bridge Bridgend   Glamis
Angus.    Dean Water

History:This is an approximate location. In about 1700 Sibbald (Macfarlane collections) describes two large bridges at Glamis. One of stone, one of timber. The gardens were completely built up and landscaped in mid 19th C including the bridges.
Maps: Pont 26(1600) Not on Roy.
Currently:19th segmental arch in squared rubble.

,navy 338945,747837, Glamis Castle Bridge    Glamis
C.Angus.    Dean Water

History: Sibbald in 1700 (Macfarlane collections) describes two large bridges at Glamis. One of stone, one of timber. The gardens were completely built up and landscaped in mid 19th century including the bridges.
Maps: Pont 26(1600) Not on Roy.
Currently: 19th century small single segmental arch. Coursed rubble.
Approx location.
,navy 348713,731975, Ferry Rd bridge    Dundee
C.Dundee City.    Dighty Water

No historical information found.
Maps: Pont 26(1600). Not Roy
Currently:20th century urban overpass.

,navy 357488,735917, Craigmill Bridge   Carnoustie
C.Angus.    Craigmill Burn

Maps: Pont 26(1600) not on Roy
Currently: Single semi-circular arch.
Dated 1774. One has to assume a very ancient build which no longer existed in the early 18th century.
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,navy 356586,737354, Panlathy Bridge   Carnoustie
C.Angus.    Panlathy Burn

Maps: Pont 26(1600). Not Roy
Currently:Location uncertain. Possible location of a culvert under a motorway slip road.

,navy 355647,736889, Battiesden Bridge     Carnoustie
C.Angus.    Monkie Burn

Maps: Pont 26(1600).
Currently:Demolished 1999 (for expressway).
,navy 347673,732471, Balmossie Bridge   C. Dundee City
C.Angus.    R.Dighty

Balmossie Mill dates from at least 1692. Probably a bridge there since Medieval period.
Maps: 1600 (Pont26)
Currently:19th century.
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,navy 349135,757329, Finavon Bridge    nr Brechin
C.Angus.    South Esk

History: This bridge was 200m upstream of present bridge. Recently demolished. No further historical information known.
Maps: Pont26 (1600) only. Currently:demolished.

,navy 353733,734422 , Barry Burn Bridge    nr Carnoustie
C.Angus.    Barry Burn

No historical information known.
Maps: Pont 26 (1600)
Currently:Modern.

,navy 360130,740503,Arbirlot Bridge     Arbroath
C.Angus     R.Eliot

Maps: Pont 26(1600) Not on Roy
History: Adjacent to a church which was 11th century (now1832) and a prereformation parish. No further historical information known.
Currently: An early 19th century bridge. Beautiful perfect single semicircular arch with squared block-in coursed rubble spandrels. Huge ashlar voussoirs with vermiculation.
Has no retained features from an earlier century.
Link photo ,navy 326954,749300,Bridge of Ruim    near Alyth
C.Angus    Queich Burn

History: Also called Brig O'Rome. Recorded in 1713 in Meikle Parish Church archive but the bridge features on Pont and appears to be original.
Maps: 1600(Pont 26). Not on Roy
Currently:Original humpback packhorse. 6ft. wide. No parapets. Segmental arch in remarkable condition with a small flood arch. Undressed random rubble without any mortar. Voussoirs in red sandstone rubble. Based on rock in an angle of the burn protected by an ancient revetment. No parapets. Grass decking but still crossable. Access very difficult and quite hard to find.
Link photo photo photo photo photo,red 330128,752882,Bridge of Lundies    nr Kirriemuir
C.Angus     R.Melgam

Maps: Pont 28 (1600) Not on Roy
No historical information found.
Currently: Two semicircular arches. Dressed rubble voussouirs. Random rubble spandrels, sometimes squared and coursed. From several periods. Flat deck suggests a later date. Also must have been widened to take current traffic but this is not obvious on the soffit. Substantial buttresses in dressed rubble. Iron ties.
Late 18th or early 19th century.
photo photo ,navy 328345,754599,Lintrathen bridge   nr Kirriemuir
C.Angus    Melgam Water

Maps: Pont 29(1600) Not on Roy
Currently:small single stilted segmental undressed random rubble bridge with two different episodes of widening(photo). Now 21 ft wide. Iron ties and pattress plates. This has been recorded as mid 19th century which fits with the segmental arch but is difficult to reconcile with the two widenings.
photo photo,navy 339508,758616, Prosen Bridge    nr Kirriemuir
C.Angus.    R.Prosen

An 18th century bridge with 1821 widening.
Maps: Pont29(1600) Not on Roy
Currently: Almost semicircular arch with wide red sandstone voussoirs and soffits; grey, uncoursed random rubble spandrels and abutments; enormous buttresses to the abutments. Slightly pointed parapets with slight hump to crown. Very unusual widening on the downstream side with a larger arch and a 15" step on the soffit. The original width was 9-10 ft. The older upstream side has many repairs from different eras. This is a later 18th bridge but may have material and sections from an earlier period. Its existence on Pont is significant and the narrow width also suggests antiquity. However, it does not appear in Macfarlane's Collections and is absent from Roy.
Link photo photo photo photo,maroon 328473,744549 , Old Balmacron Bridge    Meigle
C.Angus.    Meigle Burn

No historical information known.
Maps: Present on Pont 29(1600) But not on Roy.
Currently:single seg arch rubble. Probably early 19th century.
,navy //TEMPLATES HERE,HERE, HERE     HERE
C.HERE     R.HERE
History:HERE
Currently: HERE
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C.HERE.    R.HERE
History:HERE
Currently:HERE
No additional information
,orange photo 275576,769538,Dalnamein Bridge    nr Blairatholl
Perthshire    R.Anndeir

History:Military bridge. Wade 1730. Dunkeld/Inverness. Very poorly defined on Roy but confirmed by Taylor.
Currently: a 1925 Owen Williams bridge. Single span reinforced concrete arch.
,navy 286989,822008,Sluggan Bridge    nr Carrbridge
C. Highland     R.Dulnain

History: This spectacular structure is not the original. Wade's military bridge of 1730 was a two arched structure on the Dunkeld to Inverness road. It had clearly collapsed at an early stage as the present single arched bridge has many Caulfeild characteristics, suggesting a 1740s build. Roy's map shows a very light depiction. Perhaps it was 'down' at the time of the survey. The road north was realigned by Telford in 1809, and the bridge was bypassed. Then, in the 1829 floods, it was swept away. So impressive had it been, that the early Victorians carefully restored it to its former glory, despite the absence of utility.
Currently: Enormous humped, single 65 ft segmental arch with whinstone voussoirs of irregular length. The 45 ft rise of the arch is only a little short of the crown. Parapets almost absent. Spandrels in scarcely dressed random rubble. Peculiar stepped joins of the spandrels on either side of the arch may suggest that the original ramps were preserved from the two-arched Wade bridge. It is probable that these would have also survived the 1829 disaster.
photo photo photo,maroon 273958,797529,Drochaid Tigh na Mile    nr Newtonmore
C.Highland     Milton Burn

History:Military Road. Wade 1730s. Stirling/Inverness road. Very well defined on Roys map yet no record in Taylor. Photo shows the military road near this crossing. It is interesting that 2km to the south, on the same remote military road , there exists a Wade military bridge at Drochaid Balbh Bhordain which is absent from Roy's map. This raises the question of whether Roy's surveyors were confused about the location.
Currently: nothing remains here except a very good ford and an adjacent old wooden bridge. The ford is located directly on the old military road.
photo,navy 272567,796175,Drochaid Balbh Bhordain    nr Newtonmore
C.Highland     Allt na Feithe Moire.

History: This remote little treasure lies on the Stirling to Inverness military road which dates it to the early 1730s. It has most of the characteristics of an original Wade bridge. It appears to be absent from Roy's map which is surprising, but it has been included in the catalogue because it is tempting to think that Roy made an error, here, and confused the location with a spot 2km to the north(See Drochaid Tigh na Mile).
Currently: A small random rubble bridge with a segmental arch of large whinstone voussoirs of approximately equal length(60cm) which appear to be in radial alignment. The bridge is slightly humped. The spandrels are in crudely dressed stone with no coursing. Mortar appears in good condition. Width is 3.5m (11.48 ft) between the parapets. Much of the parapet substance is now missing. The decking is of turf. Some rather crude concrete rendering has been recently applied to part of soffit which is a pity. The remoteness of the bridge may well have protected it over the centuries, but it certainly deserves some attention and perhaps some repair and careful maintenance.
Photos courtesy of R. MacPherson.
photo photo photo photo photo,maroon 281034,829200,Raigbeg Bridge     Corrybrough. Tomatin
C.Highland     R.Findhorn

History: At this spot there was a 3 arched military bridge, built by Wade in the 1730s on the Dunkeld/Inverness road. It is poorly defined on Roy. The structure was completely swept away in the floods of 1829. Nothing left to see.
Currently:Modern metal truss bridge.
,navy 271202,838019,Faille Bridge    nr.Inverness
C.Highland     R.Nairn

History: This bridge is an anomaly. Not shown on Roy as a bridge despite Wade's road being well defined. The map almost suggests that there was a crossing, but no more. Abutments 50 yds upstream have been thought (in 1938) to be the original Wade bridge, which may have collapsed prior to Roy's map. Taylor records a bridge at this location, which is 'not the original' and also details the many realignments and further works to the Wade road between 1763 and 1815. Many new bridges were built in this period.
Currently: The present bridge is certainly an 18th century structure but appears rather well made. it has a wide segmental arch sitting on ashlar stilted abutments. Well dressed random rubble spandrels. It seems very probable that is in fact the original Wade bridge, but with a very major rebuild in the 1760s or 1770s. photo photo,navy 268031,792300,Bridge of Etteridge (Crubenbeg)
C.Highland     R.Truim

History:1730 military bridge. Wade. Bypassed by Crubenmore Bridge in 1802 and more recently both older bridges bypassed by William's 1925 bridge on the old A9. Finally, all three bipassed by the most modern A9.
Maps:1750
Currently: Classic Wade 1730s military bridge in undressed random rubble with one semicircular flush arch which is stilted on one side, plus one flood arch. Crude rubble masonry; flat decking; poorly aligned voussoirs which appear to be whinstone. Iron bar ties. 11ft parapet to parapet. A very typical Wade bridge.
Link photo photo,maroon 266523,845147,Ness Bridge.     Inverness
C.Highland     R.Ness

History: In 1410 this bridge was wooden. Macfarlane presents a report, dated around 1650, confirming it was still a wooden bridge. In the 1640s it was burnt down by the Inverness governor as a defensive tactic against Montrose. An Act of Parliament in 1681 sanctioned the building of a new stone bridge and by 1684 there was a seven arched bridge in place. OSA records that this bridge cost £1300 in 1685 and 'now provides a good income from tolls.' It was maintained by a toll of one bodle (7th part of a penny). It was described by Edmund Burt (1726) as 'about 80yards over with good workmanship' .
Maps:1750 1640 1600(Pont 5 and 8)
Currently: an 1855 replacement suspension bridge was removed in 1961 and replaced with a concrete structure.
photo,navy 266208,846451, Inverness Bridge    
C.Highland.    R.Ness

No historical information known.
Maps: Pont only(8).
Currently:Downstream of present bridges and does not exist today.
,navy 263882,782788,Dalwhinnie Bridge.
C.Highland     R.Truim

History: This is a 1730 military bridge. Wade. Dunkeld to Inverness road.
Maps:1750
Currently: Early 18th century military. Much more crudely built than later bridges built by Caulfeild. One rubble segmental arch with non-aligned voussoirs plus one flood arch. 30ft. span. Springing from rock. Spandrels and abutments in uncoursed, random, completely undressed rubble. Horizontal decking. No parapets remain.
photo photo photo,maroon 280016,848056, Cantray Bridge.
C.Highland.     R.Nairn

History: Existed in 1641. Datestone. Mentioned in Macfarlane in 1726. Rebuilt in 1764 by a local landowner. Major repairs in 1850. Closed to traffic in 2011 because of major deformation and outward leaning despite metal ties in 1958 and 1989.
Maps:1750
Currently: 18th century. One segmental and one semicircular arch. Slightly humped. Cutwaters. Datestone retained. Armorial panel. Voussoirs in well dressed rubble. Spandrels in random roughly dressed rubble. Facing voussoirs more recent than soffits. Steel tie bars and bracing.
photo photo photo ,navy 291562,810746, Coylumbridge    Aviemore
C.Highland.     R.Druie

Maps:1750
No historical information known..
Currently 19th century. ashlar segmental. ,navy 278976,799484, Tromie Bridge     Kingussie
C.Highland     R.Tromie

History:1728 but not military. Built by the local minister- a Kingussie presbytery contract. Probably severely damaged in the 1829 floods. Rebuilt in 1832 with both reconstruction and widening.
Maps:1750
Currently: early 19thC parliamentary bridge with some early 18th C stonework.
Single almost semicircular arch with clear evidence of widening. Also better dressed stone on the lower parts of the spandrels. Plumb and batter spandrels in Telford type 2 style.
(Note: Feshie Bridge, nearby,is not on Roy's map but has a late 18th century style, so it is not in the catalogue. However, the B970 road seems to be on the old map.)
(photos courtesy of Mr R Green)
photo photo photo,maroon 255647,793057, Shirrabeg Bridge     Corrieyairack Pass
C.Highland     on a dry burn bedding

History: The military road built by Wade in 1730. Dalwhinnie to Fort Augustus. The road was repaired by Caulfied (1760) who spent £350 on bridges. This has the characteristics a Caulfeild bridge.
Maps: 1750.
Currently: Single segmental random well-dressed rubble haunched arch with rubble voussoirs. 12 ft wide p to p.
photo ,maroon 252176,794749, Garvamore Bridge.    Corrieyairack Pass
C.Highland     R.Spey

History: 1732 Garbhamor. Military bridge. Wade. Dalwhinnie to Fort Augustus road. This was Wade's first multi-arched bridge. The cost of all the Correyairack bridges was £466. Original Kingshouse nearby. Wade celebrated the completion with an oxen feast for 500 men, working on the road and bridges. This was the highest bridge on the Spey River. He initially called it St.George's Bridge.
Maps:1750
Currently:1732. Stunning, though strangely ugly. Two widely separated semi-circular arches of 40 ft. Separated by a pier on a rock island. A humped bridge, but horzontal between the arches. 10ft wide parapet to parapet. 180 ft long. Enormous buttresses in support of each pier and abutment. Iron tie-rods on arches. Spandrels in uncoursed, poorly dressed random rubble. Voussoirs in whinstone.
photo photo photo photo,maroon 238876,800717, Snugbarrow Bridge.    Corrieyairack
C.Highland.     R.Allt Lagan a Bhainne

History:1730s military. Wade. Taylor notes that it was here that the Correyairack was completed and an ox feast was provided for the soldiers to celebrate. The ruin supports a ghost of a highlander who looms up out of the mist with two deer hounds by his side.
Maps:1750. Named as 'Snugbarrow' on the Roy map.
Currently:the abutment remains are a little upstream of the small modern wooden beam bridge on the present Corrieyairack path. ,navy 239266,800299, Allt Coire Uchdrachan Bridge    Corrieyairack
C.Highland     Allt Coire Uchrachan

History: Havoverian military. Two bridges side by side. The more modern wooden functional bridge has old random rubble abutments; it is probably original, 1730s Wade. The intact segmental arched bridge with whinstone voussoirs and uncoursed random rubble spandrels is probably a younger,1760s structure. Caulfeild carried out repairs to the Corrieyairack amounting to £360, which was three quarters of the original spend on bridges.
Maps:1750(Roy).
Currently: 18th century rubble bridges. Voussoirs appear radial. Present wooden beam bridge on older abutments with remains of parapet and string course. The intact stone bridge has a segmental arch with voussoirs of uneven length. Spandrels in undressed random rubble. This is a William Caulfeild style bridge.
photo ,maroon 246342,796107, Drummin Bridge     Melgarve Corrieyairack Pass
C.Highland     Coachan Riabhack

History: The military Road was built in 1730 by General Wade. Repaired in the 1760s, probably by Caulfied, who spent £350 on repairing and replacing bridges in the area (see Uchdrachan). This appears more like a Caulfeild bridge. It was fully restored in 1986.
Maps: 1750(Roy).
Currently: 18th century. Single segmental rubble arch. Rubble voussoirs. Humped. Largely squared and partially coursed rubble spandrels and walls. Poorly dressed. Splayed approach. Turf decking. Gentle sloping humped bridge. 12 ft. wide p to p. photo ,maroon 246872,796095, Melgarve Bridge     Melgarve Corrieyairack Pass
C.Highland    Allt Feith a'Mhoraire

History: Road built in 1730 by Wade. Repaired by Caulfied 1760 who replaced some of the bridges. Repaired 1984 by APRS.
Maps: 1750.
Currently: 12 ft wide p to p.. Single segmental random rubble haunched arch with whinstone voussoirs of irregular length.
photo ,maroon ) 249795,819957,Upper Foyers Bridge
C.Highland.    R.Foyers

History: Probable location of a Pont bridge. The river was the Faech/Loin on Pont's map. A very narrow high gorge over the water. Reputed to have been a single log spanning the gap.
Maps:Pont (1600). Not on Roy.
Currently: An 18th century single span semicircular arched rubble bridge with rubble voussoirs. Eight ft. wide parapet to parapet. This is unusually narrow, and perhaps suggests structural challenges over the deep gorge. More modern concrete coping. Not military.
Link photo photo,maroon 248917,815370,White Bridge. (Six Mile Br.)
C.Highland.    R.Foyers

History:1732 Wade military bridge. Ft.William Inverness Road. Roy describes this as 'Six Mile Bridge'. Cost £150 to build. Seriously damaged in floods of 1829..."in a very singular manner-the outside walls and parapets were left entire while the roadway arch all within totally disappeared" (Dick Laird).
Maps:1750, but also probable location of a Pont bridge (1600). Difficult to locate on Pont.
Currently:1830 complete rebuild in 18th century style in random uncoursed rubble, except the arch is in ashlar. Worn datestone preserved. Marked string. Single semicircular 40ft arch with sandstone decorative voussoirs. Nine ft. wide. Adjacent bypass bridge is from 1932, though the 18th century facings have been preserved. A very beautiful profile.
photo photo photo ,maroon 249401,817400,Bridge of Loin
C.Highland     Allt An Loin

History: Military bridge. Wade 1732. Fort William/Inverness Road. The bridge pre-existed this road and is on Pont's map (1600). However, on Roy the military road crossed the burn some 300m downstream of today's crossing. This is confusing, because 50m downstream there is a small Type 3 Parliamentary bridge with plumb and batter spandrels (at 249439 817174). The Wade bridge crossed where 'Mill Bridge' is shown on later OS maps. Here, only abutments remain. This bridge was not mentioned by Taylor yet is clearly on the military road on Roy's map. Immediately south of the bridge, the road split. Was this was Wade's realignment in 1730, going more directly down to the loch side?
Maps:1750 1600(Pont 5. Probable location).
Currently: abutment on west side of the river.

photo ,navy 252169,823882,Inverfarigaig Bridge.
C.Highland     R.Farigaiaig

History: 1732 military road from Fort Augustus to Inverness. Taylor tells us that Wade brought in Dunkeld masons for the work, which cost £150.
Maps:1750
Currently:1732. Horizontal decking and dressed random rubble spandrels and abutments. Large buttressing on one spandrel which appears more recent. The voussoirs are also in rubble. The arch is almost semicircular and slightly stilted on rock foundations. This bridge is collapsing and the southwestern decking has fallen away completely. It is very overgrown and quite dangerous. This issue is well documented by the Forrestry Commission, and monitored. No intervention seems likey, however.
Link photo ,maroon 222444,786426,Low Bridge ( 9 Mile Br.)
C.Highland.     R.Gloy

History: First bridge built by the military in 1730. Wade. Fort William/Inverness Road. In 1843 "a handsome granite arch" replaced it.
Maps:1750
Currently:19th century. fully horizontal-decked. Splayed approach. No string course.
Single arch
,navy 220064,782097,High Bridge(of Spean)
C.Highland.     R.Spean

History: built in 1736, some 6 years after the completion of his road, this is a very impressive Wade military bridge. It cost £1087 to build. It is on the Fort William/Inverness Road, and was the location of the first encounter of the '45 rebellion; eleven MacDonalds held the bridge against 85 Hanoverian government troops. One arch collapsed in 1915 and a second in 1979.
Maps:1750
Currently: Quite stunning. Has to be seen to appreciate the enormous proportions. Ruined and overgrown. Only the smallest arch survives. Previously, 3 large semicircular arches flush arches on enormous piers, elevated 80 ft above the river. Random rubble walls and piers. Whinstone voussoirs of great length, though regular, and roughly dressed random rubble spandrels. The voussoirs appear to be unaligned. Centre arch was 40ft. The descending military road can still be found in the undergrowth (photo3). The bridge was bypassed by a Telford Bridge, built upstream in 1818.
photo photo photo ,maroon 240847,808775,Allt Doe Bridge (Glen Doe)   nr Fort Augustus
C.Highland    R.Allt Doe

History:1730 military. Wade. Fort Augustus to Inverness road.
Maps:1750
Currently: Five yards to the south of the current bridge and a little below it, is this small, eighteenth century , single segmental humpbacked arch in rubble, with minimal parapets and turf decking. Well dressed, sometimes squared but uncoursed rubble spandrels. Well dressed voussoirs. The bridge is collapsing: there is a large hole in the decking, looking through to the river. Now harled, and harling has deteriorated. Very dilapidated and overgrown. The current bridge, adjacent, has the substance of a 20th century structure, which is revealed on the soffit.(photo4) However, facings are from the early 19th century Telford period with preserved plumb and batter butresses, and it is 22 ft wide. There is a further puzzle here: the small original bridge might not be from the Wade period, but rather from a little later. This is suggested by the segmental arch, which is unusual, and the width of exactly 12 ft which is characteristic of a Caulfeild build, rather than that of Wade. We know that in the 1760s, £750 was spent on upgrading the Wade bridges.
photo photo photo photo,maroon 211411,774280,Old Nevis Bridge.    Fort William
C.Highland.     R.Nevis

History: This bridge has been recorded as of 'unknown date', but it exactly matches the location on Roy's map and it also has most of the characteristics of a Wade bridge. This would be the first bridge on the Great Glen military road of 1730. It may have been upgraded in the 19th century; certainly, the buttressing is unusual.
Maps:1750
Currently: Horizontal decking. Single large semicircular arch with partly whinstone, partly rubble, slim regular voussoirs. Random and sometimes roughly squared uncoursed rubble spandrels, which are plumb . Finely worked coping, which may be more recent, but no string course. Perhaps a little wider than might be expected, at 13 ft, but has not been widened. Very difficult to access the river banks, in summer.
Note: HES records an 'unknown date' and Listed Buildings suggests early 19th century. However, it is not a parliamentary early 19th century bridge because the spandrels are plumb. Also, photo2 shows the voussoirs which are characteristic of much earlier period. An early 18th century date is more likely, perhaps with later restructuring.
photo photo2,maroon 260030,793558,Dalchully Bridge (Blairiebeg)   nr Newtonmore
C.Highland.    R.Mashie

History: 1730 military. Wade. Dalwhinnie to Fort Augustus road.
Maps:1750
Currently: original, single semicircular humpbacked bridge with rubble arch; long voussoirs. Random uncoursed rubble spandrels. Now harled, and harling has deteriorated. 22 ft span. 12ft rise. 9ft. parapet to parapet. Still in use on a very minor private road.
photo photo photo ,maroon 270234,865208, Newhall Burn Bridge     nr Cromarty
C.Highland.    Nehall Burn

The bridge and the nearby Newhall House are both on Roy's map (1750) and there may have been an ancient link. The house dates from 1788 but there are some elements from the 17th century. Roy shows two roads approaching from the south and one progressing to the NE. In 2015, the bridge nearly collapsed and needed an emergency intervention with diversions. One parapet along with facing voussoirs had fallen away (photo)
Maps:1750
Currently: Appears to be a late 18th or early 19th century small single segmental arched bridge with a very flat profile. It might date from 1788 when the house was built.
,navy 290636,822927,Old Bridge    Carrbridge
C.Highland.    R.Dalnain

History: 'Funeral bridge' or 'coffin bridge', bullt in 1717 to allow funeral trains to get to the church. It was known as Dalrachny Bridge when it was built. In 1829 it was described as having wing walls and "plump and well condtioned body." It is often described as the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands. This may be the case but only by a very short interval. Today, it is a very picturesque and iconic tourist attraction.
Maps:1750
Currently:1717
Only the single naked semicircular rubble arch remained after the 1829 floods and this has stood ever since. Voussoirs are non-aligned to the arch focus as is typical for early 18th century. Seven ft. wide. Remnants of abutments are in undressed random rubble. Often described as a packhorse bridge but is not strictly so.
photo photo ,maroon 299702,824856, Dalnain Bridge   nr Grantown
C.Highland.   R.Dalnain

Maps:1750
History: Duthil OSA records a bridge built in 1700 which was replaced in 1791. Swept away 1829 floods; the arch sprang 15ft in the air before crashing downstream. The bridge was known as bridge of Curr in 1829.
Currently:1830 replacement. 65 ft segmental arch with ashlar voussoirs
,navy 303977,826333, Old Spey Bridge    nr. Grantown
C.Highland.    R.SPey

History: Roy's survey was a year before this bridge was built but there seems to be some sort of crossing (perhaps a ford or ferry)on his map. Caulfeild's road from Coupar to Fort George was completed to this point in 1754. This military bridge was part of it. The smallest arch fell in the 1829 floods. Bypassed in the 1930s by a concrete bridge upstream.
Maps:1750
Currently: Three span lop sided bridge with the largest segmental arch (80ft) at one end. Very high spandrels in squared coursed rubble with iron ties and anchor rails. Cutwaters rising (a long way) to refuges. Parapets in random rubble. Voussoirs are wide and in rubble and whinstone. Datestone attibutes the build to Col Charles Hay of the 33rd.
photo photo ,maroon 293194,841445, Dulsie Bridge    nr. Grantown
C.Highland.    R.Findhorn

History:1755 military bridge. Caulfeild. At the time of Roy's survey the military road (Coupar to Fort George) appears to have just been completed down to this point. This would be a very new bridge. However, in 1726 Macfarlane records a predecessor: 'Dullassie Bridge' with a single arch 60ft above the water. The pool below was measured to be 26ft deep. The bridge was seriously shaken in 1829 floods but survived with some damage to a pier. The water level reached to within 3ft. of the keystone.
Maps:1750
Currently:Classic granite random rubble Caulfeild bridge. Enormous 46ft. semicircular arch over a gorge with fast running water 60 ft below. Two to three ft. wide rubble voussoirs. These are very large stones. One wonders how they raised them up there. Roughly faced granite random rubble spandrels. No string course. Solid heavy coping. A second small segmental flood arch is elevated. Buttressing on the downstream side. Splayed parapets. Ties and anchor rails to stregnthen the main arch. 12ft p to p.
photo photo,maroon 299926,849442, Randolph's Bridge   nr Relugas
C.Moray.    R.Findforn

Maps: 1640 Blaeu 1600 Pont(8). Roy has an indistinct notation which labels as Bridge of Renich. Rannoch pool is adjacent to Relugas House. This bridge was built of wood and had to be repaired on an annual basis over a long period. It was finally swept away in the floods of 1829. Dick-Laird notes that the water level was 50ft above normal at this spot: probably the most serious spot of all in the 1829 catastrophe.
Currently: There is no bridge there today but Daltulich Bridge is one mile upstream ( late 18th century).
,navy 301211,858108, Bridge of Findhorn   nr Forres
C.Moray.    R. Findhorn

Maps: There is a crossing on Pont 8 (1600) but this appears to be about 1 km upstream of the present bridge. Difficult to locate. Not on Roy(1747) at the present location but clearly a crossing: perhaps a ford. However, the OSA(1798) describes a stout wooden bridge in good repair at Dalvey. This tends to confirm that Roy's notation for bridges did not recognise wooden ones.
History: A three arch bridge was built in 1801 which was was completely destroyed in the 1829 floods. Rebuilt in 1830 with a suspension bridge which was replaced in 1938. Currently:interwar single steel arch

,navy 300121,820592, Nethy Bridge   
C.Highland.    R.Nethy

History:Probable site. 1600 (Pont6) Then rebuilt in 1760 and again in 1799. Rebuilt a third time by Thomas Telford, in 1810. In the 1829 floods this bridge was severely damaged and one arch had to be rebuilt.
Maps: 1600
Currently:1810 Telford parliamentary bridge. Three span rubble segmental arch.
>,navy 301023,820304, Second bridge at Nethy   Uncertain location
C.Highland.    R.Nethy

No historical information known.
Maps:1600 Pont 6. Only on Pont.
Currently:Does not exist.
,navy 301201,819902, Third bridge at Nethy   Uncertain location
C.Highland.    R.Nethy

No historical information known.
Maps:1600 Pont 6
Only on Pont
Currently:Does not exist.
,navy 155654,744797, Old Aros Bridge   
Aros Village Island of Mull.    R.Aros

History: On Blaeu's map only, which suggests 1640 or earlier. The present bridge was built in 1790 when the road was built, but clearly there was a predecessor. No mention in the OSA, except to say there was only one bridge on the island in 1790.
Maps: Blaeu 1640.
Currently: Late 18th century single seg. arch in rubble. 40 ft span. 10 ft. wide. Beautiful profile.
photo ,navy 437839,1115751, Lunabister Bridge   
Lunabister Meadow Main Island of Shetland.    Lunabister Burn

History: A small isolated bridge on Blaeu's map only which suggests 1640 or earlier. No mention in the OSA.
Maps: Blaeu 1640.
Currently: Nothing seems to exist within a low lying marshy bird sanctuary. ,navy 328167,1011281, Bridge of Waithe   
Stenness Loch near Stromness. Main Island of Orkney.    Outlet of Stenness

History: On Blaeu's map only which suggests a 1640 date or earlier: a predecessor of the present bridge which was built in 1859. The OSA for Sandwick and Stromness(c.1790) describes a bridge of logs born on piers with three or four openings through which the sea passes.
Maps: Blaeu 1640.
Currently: A causeway of 150ft in rubble with three well built segmental arches. 19th century but rather older looking in style.
photo ,navy 139465,696715, Kiloran Bridge   
Island of Colonsay    Abhainn a Mhuilinn

History: A small isolated bridge on the Blaeu map, which appears to be at the correct location, and therefore suggests a date of 1640, at the latest. The bridge is adjacent to the ancient Cill Oran medieval chapel which still existed in 1695 but was built over by Colonsay House in the 18th century. There is no mention of the bridge in the OSA.
Maps: Blaeu 1640.
Currently: A tiny clapper bridge culvert with well fashioned rubble masonry piers about 2 ft apart. Masonry appears ancient. It lies within the Colonsay House gardens which have been landscaped extensively in the recent past. (photo and referral from Kevin Byrne.)
photo ,navy 392891,803555,Bridge of Dee     Aberdeen
C.Aberdeen City     R.Dee

History: 1527. Bishop Elphinstone.
Maps: (Pont 11)
Currenyly:16th century.
LINK TO FULL SUMMARY
,red 392952,803879,Ruthrieston Brig
C.Aberdeen City     Ruthrieston Burn

History: First mentioned in 1541. The Brig of Dee had been damaged by floods and burgh records described the need for a nearby bridge to be made safe. This 'bryg of tre'(wooden bridge) is not on Blaeu or Pont despite both showing 'Rudrieston'settlement. Built in stone in 1693 (plaques with Latin inscription of its provenance- the Bridge of Dee Fund.)
Maps:1750(Roy) Very faint.
Currently: The old bridge was taken down and reconstructed 30m to the east in 1923. It is described as a packhorse bridge although it scarcely meets Hinchcliffe's criteria. Gently humped with three semicircular arches in coursed well dressed granite rubble with granite voussoirs. Cutwaters. Splayed walls. Cobbled decking. Very weathered coats of arms. Stepped parapets which are more recent. Much more elaborate and better built than most packhorse bridges.
photo photo ,maroon 393966,806031,Bow Brig
C.Aberdeen     Den burn

History: No longer exists. On a road which connected the Dee Bridge to the city. Identified in a charter of St Nicholas (1444). Probably stone piers with tree trunks, which was common. Stone vaulted bridge from 1556. Possibly rebuilt three times. Last rebuild in 1747 (around time of Roy's survey). It had two cenral lamposts. The bridge was removed in the 1860s because of railway development.
Maps:1750. Clearly on Roy but not on Blaeu or Pont.
Note: There are records of several other ancient bridges within the city which no longer exist - but none are identified in Roy, Blaeu or Pont. Some of them may have been of wood.
,navy 367440,792193,Bridge of Strachan
C. Aberdeen.     R.Feugh

History: Just upstream of the present modern concrete Bridge of Strachan are the remains of an Old Bridge. This was a three span masonry-piers-with-wooden-superstructure affair- very narrow with metal railings. It appears to have been built in 1875, which is rather odd for a bridge with such a structure. Only the piers remain. However, there is a very clear bridge at this spot on Pont's Map 11, which dates the old bridge's predecessor to around 1600. The presence of the adjacent 'Kirk of Strachan'is confirmation. It is interesting that there is no such bridge on Roy's map(1750) despite the clear presence of the Kirk.
Link,navy 365109,786076,Bridge of Dye
C. Aberdeen.     R.Dye

History: Built in 1680 at the same time as Whitestone Bridge, nearby. A Ford of Dye preceded the bridge. Both bridges were mentioned in Macfarlane in 1724. A 1681 Act of Parliament (Charles II) permitted tolls for upkeep of the Bridge of Dye: " Ane small toll for men, horse and Cattel crossing therat". So much bypassing then occurred, by adjacent fording, that in 1685 a second act was required to prevent this avoidance. The bridge is on the Cairnamounth- a very ancient trackway, used in the 13th century by Edward I, running through the Grampian mountains from the River Esk to the River Dee. The bridge (and trackway) was later incorporated into the Caulfeild military road, of 1760, from Fettercairn to Fochabers.
Maps:1750
Currently: magnificent 17th century bridge with large single perfectly semicircular arch. Four ribs (ribs are most unusual for this period.) Un-chamfered. Humped. Triangular refuges at one end only. Renewed parapet but no string course. Very large coping stones and a central post/pilon at the apex. Coursed and very well dressed squared rubble spandrels. Voussoirs in the same masonry with an illusion of a countercourse. Almost 12ft p to p. 42 ft span.

photo photo photo photo ,maroon 383151,772909,Old Bervie Bridge.     Inverbervie
C.Aberdeenshire    Bervie Water

History: There are three bridges here. The first bridge was probably built in the early 15th century. Second bridge in 1696: 2 arches. This followed a petition to Parliament who awarded various vacant stipends. The full cost was £1719. Only the remains of a pier can be seen in the middle of the river under the present arch. This would be the bridge on Roy's map. Macfarlane also describes this early bridge in 1724. It had two arches.
The present old bridge was built in 1797. This was bypassed downstream in 1936 by the Jubilee Bridge which is in the background.
Maps:1750
Currently: 1795. Single stilted segmental 100ft. arch in dressed stone with ashlar voussoirs and a dentillated string course. Hood mould. The bridge has Smeaton style oculi and voided spandrels. However it was built by James Burn and there is no connection to John Smeaton as far as is known. Large pilasters in all four quadrants. There are chambers in the abutments which may have been a prison.
photo,navy 364141,792355, Whitestone Bridge     nr Banchory
C.Aberdeen.     R.Feugh

History: The old road maintained and repaired by army from around 1765. This bridge had existed since 1681. Mentioned by Macfarlane in 1724.Replaced by Alexander Ramsay in 1790. NSA records that it was swept away in the great floods of 1829.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: modern.
,navy 335235,797088, Bridge of Gairn     Ballater
C.Aberdeen     R.Gairn

Maps:1750
Also the name of the adjacent settlement. A strathspey (bagpipe music) also has that name.
Currently: modern double carriageway fully flat-decked bridge. Below the concrete is an early 20th century masonry segmental arched bridge. Nothing is known of the 18th century predecessor. ,navy 315108,791383,Clunie Bridge     Braemar
C.Aberdeen     R.Clunie

History:A military bridge was built in 1749, contracted to James Robertson, a Dunkeld builder. But this was clearly on the location of a very ancient bridge. Malcolm III had a hunting lodge around 1070 and threw a drawbridge over the head of the river. Kindrochit Castle (Ceann-an-Drochait) 14th century ruins nearby. Kindrochit means 'Bridgend'. The military bridge was removed in 1863.
Maps:1750
Currently: Modern.

,navy 282426,850216,Whitebridge(Clephanton Br).    Cawdor
C.Highland     R.Nairn

Maps:1750
History:1755 military bridge. William Caulfeild. Coupar to Fort George. This road was built while Roy's survey was being conducted but it does appear on the map, so there must have been a predecessor. Roy describes it as 'Nairn Bridge'. Dick-Lauder describes it as 'Kilravock Bridge' and confirms that it resisted the 1829 floods 'like a veteran warrior'. The bridge has a shape and style of a Caulfeild bridge but may have been substantially rebuilt in the 19th century.
Maps: 1750(Roy)
Currently: An 18th century bridge with 19th century improvements. One segmental arch plus one smaller flood arch. Spandrels in squared coursed rubble but radiating out from the voussoirs giving a beautiful pattern. This is most unusual and almost certainly not an original feature. The voussoirs are of different lengths; as such the arch itself is integral to the spandrels, though the the voussoirs are of better dressed stone at the arris. This latter may be part of an extensive repair on both faces which does not match the soffits. No string course. Buttressing and cutwaters.
photo photo photo photo,maroon 288604,856608,Nairn Bridge.     Nairn
C.Nairn    R.Nairn

History: Built in 1631, according to the 1794 OSA. Mentioned in Parliament in 1661. Mentioned in Macfarlane in 1726 (Three arches.) Swept away in floods in 1782 with timber repairs only. Rebuilt in 1803. In the 1829 floods one arch was lost and expensive repairs were required.
Maps: (Roy)1750 (Adair)1640
Currently:1803/1868 and widening in 1936. Now: Three arches, segmental, early 19th century bridge with a dentillated string course and lateral dentillation on the voussoir arch.
photo,navy 342801,814271,Kindie Burn Bridge    Donside
C.Aberdeen    Kindie

No historical information known.
Maps:1750
Currently:Early 19th century single segmental arch Type 3 parliamentary bridge. Now bypassed by a culvert for the road.
,navy 353670,768347,Lethnot Old Bridge   Bridgend
C.Angus    R.NEsk W.Water

History:built 1725 (plaque). Rev. John Row left money in 1745 for maintenance.
Maps:1750
Currently:18th century. Now collapsed. Only the abutments remain.
It was a single rubble semicircular arch. Today replaced by an iron girder bridge.
,navy 389678,809657, Bucksburn Bridge     Aberdeen
C.Aberdeen City.    Bucksburn

History: George Davidson built the kirk at 'Buxburn' and also the bridge (Macfarlane 1725). OSA Newhills (c.1795) reports that a burgess of Aberdeen built a bridge at his own expense after seeing four people drown.
Maps:1750
Currently:Nothing found. The Bucks Burn is subterranean here.
,navy 389485,818732, Pinkie Bridge   Aberdeen
C.Aberdeen.    Pinkie Burn

No historical information known.
Maps:1750
Currently: Pinkie burn is subterranean at this point. ,navy 396740,826622 , Bridgend    Newburgh Tipperty Bridge
C.Aberdeen.    

No historical information known. A smnall village bridge. Possible culvert.
Maps:1750
.,navy 399805,824863, Foveran Bridge   Newburgh
C.Aberdeen    Foveran Burn

No historical information known.
Maps:1750
Currently: small 19th century skewed bridge, considerably widened,navy 401880,864401,Bridge of Philorth   Fraserborough
C.Aberdeen    R.Philorth

History: Located accurately by Macfarlane(c.1720): recorded as built of wood. Replaced in stone in 1723. Located at the north end of Castle Cairnbuilg Estate (13th century). Floods destroyed it in 1754. Comm.of Supply rebuild. There was a Philorth Bridge railway halt on the St Combs line and a Philorth Bridge airfield in the 1940s. The Laird at Cairnbuilg informed me that the burn was originally 'The Orth' and that the 'Phil' was a pool some distance upstream, where Vikings were reputed to have berthed their long boats.
Maps:1750 (Roy) 1640 (Blaeu)
Currently:an 18th century bridge with a great many repairs. One semicircular arch and one larger segmental. Voussoirs are small but the facing voussoirs on both sides have been renewed. Spandrels are rendered on the N. face which is unusual. The south face has squared coursed rubble spandrels and very well dressed voussoirs. Many repair areas. Simple solid coping is intact. No string course. It has been widened (photo) on the upstream side which looks more 19th century. On the downstream side the facing voussoirs are renewed but under the harling. I suspect the original early 18th century stonework will be underneath. Overgrown and with grass decking. Slightly humped. Now bypassed by a modern bridge immediately adjacent.
Link photo photo photo ,maroon 410488,853088, Annachie Bridge   nr Rattray Head
C.Aberdeen    Black Water

Maps:1750. Not on Blaeu.
Roy's map shows the main road north (equivalent of A90 from Peterhead to Fraserburgh) very much to the east and running close to the coast. Nothing remains of this road. Macfarlane describes this bridge in 1722. Blackwater was a stately home. The burn was the 'Anchie'.
Currently: A remarkable little isolated bridge which appears to be the original 18th century. Very roughly squared and coursed rubble spandrels. Parapets gone. Single semicircular arch with dressed voussoirs. Uncoursed rubble spandrels. No evidence of the road.
Link ,maroon 407181,836666, Bishop's Bridge   
nr. Cruden Bay
C.Aberdeen.    R.Cruden

History: This little bridge provided access to the Cruden Parish Kirk at Chapelhill, a church with 11th century origins, originally located on the coast, but present at this location from the Reformation onwards. The bridge is on Pont's map, dating from around 1580, which seems to suggest that the first bridge was contemporaneous with the church(1560s). James Drummond rebuilt it, in 1688. He had recently been deposed as Bishop of Brechin, a part of the Protestant drive in the aftermath of the Glorious Revolution. Mcfarlane mentions the bridge in 1721. It was ruinous again by 1763 and was once more rebuilt by the Earl of Errol, being viewed as essential for providing access to the church services. In 2014, severe damage was caused by an accident with a 4X4. There were plans by the Council to close it completely. Protest from parishioners prevented this. The little 18th century bridge was repaired once more, for pedestrians only.
Maps: Pont 10. Not on Roy's map. Perhaps it was ruinous in 1750.
Currently: Small flat segmental flush arch. Eighteenth century but twisted approaches style from an earlier date. Random well faced rubble, walls and spandrels. Small rubble capstones. Recent parapet work. Ashlar voussoirs. No structural widening so clearly entirely restructured in 1760s, but retaining masonry and style. In good repair. Arms of both James Drummond and the Earl of Errol on the south wall, though now scarcely visible.
Link photo photo photo photo photo,maroon 409038,836273, Cruden Bay Bridge   
C.Aberdeen.    R.Cruden


History: In 1750 the road approaches to this bridge had a different layout: closer to the Aberdeenshire coast. Maps:1750 1600(Pont 10)
Currently:Solid 19th century ashlar bridge with further pedestrian walkway. Additional metal parapets.
Note: Some distance upstream is the ancient Bishop's Bridge. However, the road on Roy appears to go straight to the crossing at New Bridge in the town.
,navy 372417,849395, Bridge of Turriff   
C.Aberdeen.    Turriff Burn


History: Macfarlane (1721) describes a stone bridge with one large arch. This bridge is on Roy but was replaced in 1826 at a cost of £2500 according to NSA.
Maps: 1750. Next to a 'Bridgend' on the map.
Currently:19th century. Eliptical arch bridge. An old dating stone was found in an adjacent field.
,navy 366827,864432,Boyndie Bridge    Inverboyndie
C.Aberdeen.    Boyndie Burn

History not known. Although the bridge is present on Roy's map(1750) it is very noticeably absent from Macfarlane's Collections (1725); it may well date to the 1730s or 40's. An unusual cast-iron plaque can be found in the Banff Museum relating to the erection of a bridge on Banff Links in 1919. It certainly cannot relate to this bridge which is from a much earlier period.
Maps: Roy(1750)
Currently: A small village bridge leading to a very ancient kirk. It is mid-18th century in style- a small two arched structure in well dressed un-coursed random rubble. There are whinstone rubble voussoirs but a better dressed overlying keystone. 13 ft spans. Small rounded cutwaters in ashlar may come from a later date. It may have been widened in the 19th century. ( Photos and information retrieved by Mhairi McKean, BPHS.)
photo photo
,maroon 350601,866233, West Bridge   Old Cullen House
C.Moray.    Cullen Burn

Historyr: Cullen House dates from 1602. The main estate bridge leading as a viaduct into the main drive was built to a design by William Adam in 1744.
Maps: It features prominently on Roy (1750).
Currently: 18th century. Enormous granite single span bridge in squared very well dressed fully coursed rubble spandrels and abutments. Huge semicircular arch. Span of 26m. Height 20m. Marked well dressed string course in ashlar. Remarkably wide voussoirs, also in rubble: about 3 ft wide. Parapets are a little more recent. Interlocking coping stones. Elaborate design to buttresses which are more like pilastres. This bridge, like the Adam creation at Aberfeldy, is completely atypical for the period.
photo photo photo photo,maroon 350692,866080, Ivy Bridge   Old Cullen House
C.Moray.    Cullen Burn

Historyr:Cullen House dates from 1602. This may be the oldest of the Cullen Estate bridges.
Maps:Roy (1750)
Currently: Appears to be early 18th century. Small single span humped segmental arch in well faced random rubble sometimes brought to course. Well dressed rubble voussoirs.
photo photo ,maroon 350428,866688, Ivy Bridge   Old Cullen House
C.Moray.    Cullen Burn

History: Cullen House dates from 1602. This bridge was a little north of the estate. Rebuilt in 1842. This was the bridge on the main west highway in 1750.
Maps:Roy (1750)
Currently: 19th century single span in ashlar spandrels abutments and segmental arch. Iron balustrade. Pilasters.
,navy 351021,865645, Sawmill Bridge   Old Cullen House
C.Moray.    Deskford Burn

History: The Cullen House dates from 1602. This bridge was a little south of the estate, but not where the iron girder bridge is today. It was a little south of the sawmill where there might be a footbridge today.
Maps:Roy (1750)
Currently: Nothing remains. Possible a footbridge near the spot.
,navy 320343,863251,Bow Bridge    Elgin
C.Moray    R.Lossie

History: Certainly present on Pont's map (1600). Then a new bridge built in 1635 (plaque). Too early for Statute Labour so probably by public subscription. Extensively rebuilt again in 1785. Lauder notes that it was one of the few bridges to stand firm through the 1829 floods; the river broke its banks instead. Today, this 18th century bridge is still taking traffic, and probably too much of it.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1600(Pont)
Currently:Appears largely late 18th century, probably from the 1785 restructuring. There is no evidence of widening. Single semicircular arch. Very well dressed rubble spandrels. Widely splayed entrances at both ends.
Datestone "foundit 1630 finishit 1635" though little of this remains. Possibly some masonry of the lower spandrels. There is an odd 19th century abutted arrangement to one side, to support service pipes encased in aluminium.
photo photo photo photo ,maroon 342762,850795,Keith Auld Brig.    Keith
C.Moray    R.Isla River

History: This little bridge was built in 1609 by Thomas Moray and Janet Lindsay, his wife. Sometimes called "Bridge of Grange", it has been in constant use since that period. It was involved in the 1746 skirmish between Highlanders and Government troops in the run-up to the Battle of Culloden. Repairs in 1724 and in 1822. Bypassed in 1770. Stone steps on both approaches from a later date.
Maps: Very firmly on Gordon (1636) but not on Blaeu and indistinct on Roy.
Currently: A small 17th century apex-humped bridge with a single almost semicircular arch in rather crude granite rubble. 27 ft span and 7/8ft wide. Non-aligned voussoirs of uneven length (surprisingly like a Caulfeild military bridge) Spandrels and side-walls in random rubble. Both approaches are now stepped. Also splayed. Arms of the Moray couple on one side. Datestone (1609) on the other. photo photo ,maroon 341515,850953,Charlie's Bridge    Keith
C.Moray    Haughs Burn

History: This little bridge seems to be unknown and unrecorded. Yet, it is firmly on Gordon's 1636 map and known by locals as "Charlies Bridge". It seems that in the 1746 skirmish in the run-up to the battle of Culloden,the bridge was crossed by Prince Charlie. This is not the case, although the skirmish certainly took place in Keith and 90 prisoners were taken by the Highlanders.
Maps: The bridge is absent from Roy and from Blaeu- but is exactly in the correct spot for Gordon's map. Today, is is labelled "Bridgend" on the OS
Currently: Appears to be original. A small packhorse bridge, over a very small burn, completely overgrown with ivy. About 6ft wide and 18ft long . Semicircular arch in rubble and un-coursed random rubble spandrels and abutments.
photo photo photo photo ,maroon 353267,840857, Huntly Castle Bridge   
C.Aberdeen.    R.Deveron

History: This bridge is adjacent to Huntly Castle, a 13th century ruined stronghold which was extensively remodelled in late-1500s and in the late-1600s. The bridge is mentioned in Macfarlane in 1723. Also known as Elgin's Bridge. Old Stat Accts., in 1792, reports on a very old bridge over the Deveron. Clearly seen on Gordon 25 and on Blaeu.
In 2014, collapse of the S.W. wing triggered intervention and a full assessment. This revealed that the structure was older than had been thought. Masons' marks were found on some stones which might suggest a medieval origin. Also, a cobbled decking lay under the tarmac and exploratory pits in this revealed medieval pottery shards. The narrow width of the bridge (8/9 ft) and slight chamfering of the ashlar voussoirs seem to suggest a much earlier date. Fifteenth century has been suggested (T. Robertson:personal communication), which might relate to a possible rebuild after the sacking of the castle in 1452. However, the arch shape rather suggests a later period than this, and we do know that the Earl of Huntly largely rebuilt the castle in 1599. There is no record for the bridge in either period.
Maps: Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640) Gordon(1636)
Currently: It looks like a late 16th or early 17th century bridge but there certainly is evidence of remnants which are very much older than that. It has a slightly humped single semicircular flush arch of about 40 ft. Voussours in rubble. The spandrels are in lightly coursed, faced rubble but the wing-walls are in undressed random rubble. These may be later in date. The parapet copings are quite decorative. There are pattress-plates which were mentioned in the 1792 OSA. Vehicles are now banned. The S.W. wing is still under repair (2021).
Link photo photo photo photo ,red 353503,839735, Bogie Bridge    Huntly
C.Aberdeen    R.Bogie

Maps:1750
History: Act of Parliament in 1685 sanctions a new bridge. Macfarlane notes a stone bridge at Strathbogie (1720s). His report is a copy, probably dating from 1590. Old Stat.Acc.(1792) reports on a modern bridge over the Bogie with 3 arches. This may or may not have been the one on Roy. This was swept away in the floods of 1829.
Currently:19th century single segmental arch bridge ,navy 326024,795276, Crathie Burn Bridge   
C.Aberdeen    Crathie Burn

Maps:1750
Very clearly on Roy but certainly not linked to the later military road. A remnant of the Old Deeside Road. Currently: Tiny isolated segmental arch which is the central remains of a wider structure. Most of the rest of the bridge has disappeared. The abutment revetment (photo) defines its previous dimensions. Probably a width of 10ft. Voussoirs only with a turf deck.
photo photo photo,maroon 301057,847073, Divie Bridge    s. of Forres
C.Moray    R.Divie

Maps:1750
Currently:Remains only. And a footbridge.
Probably not Military since Roy's map shows the road that preceded the military one in the 1760s. Roy's bridge was a single stone arch and was another casualty of the 1829 floods. Completely swept away.
,navy 314963,820145, Avon Bridge   Tomintoul
C.Moray.    R.Avon

History: This Caulfeild military bridge is from 1754 but Roy's map shows a predecessor because this section of the Coupar/Fort George road had not yet been built at the time of the survey. One arch of the current bridge was swept away in the 1829 floods.
Maps:1750
Currently:1754 military. One stilted segmental plus 1 flood arch. Lop sided. Mainly random rubble with wide voussoirs in whinstone. Small cutwaters and buttresing on the downstream.
Link photo photo,maroon 334857,812510,Poldullie Bridge    Strathdon
Aberdeenshire    R.Don

History: Poorly defined on Roy. Datestone shows 'John Forbes 1715.' John Forbes was a Jacobite who died in the aftermath of the 1715 rebellion. Roy's approach roads no longer exist. Macfarlane (c.1720) notes 'there is a new bridge at Pot of Pool d'Oylie'. Poldullie was one of a few bridges that survived the 1829 flooding, although it is recorded that the water was high up the spandrels.
Currently:Beautiful single semicircular arch to rock springers. Famed for perfect reflection in the water. Painted and sketched by many , including Queen Victoria. Spandrels are random uncoursed rubble. Rough coursing and squaring on the approaches. Voussoirs in dressed rubble. Concrete buttress at N. abutment. 70 ft. span.
Note: This was the bridge that appeared in the 2019 film "Mary Queen of Scots"
Link photo photo photo ,maroon 332425,838954, Mortlach Bridge    Dufftown
C.Moray.    R.Dullan
No historical information known.

Maps:1750
Currently:No longer exists.
,navy 332324,842465, Balvenie Bridge   nr. Dufftown
C.Moray.    R.Fiddich
No historical information known.
Maps:1750
Currently:No longer exists.

,navy 393267,863268 , Tyrie Bridge   nr Fraserburgh
C.Aberdeen.    Water of Tyrie
No historical information known.
Maps:1750
Currently:20th century beam concrete.

,navy 389444,791089, Bridge of Muchalls   nr Stonehaven
C.Aberdeen.    Muchalls Burn

Maps:1750
This bridge appears to have been part of the Causey Mounth- a medieval trackway. It lies close to Muchalls hamlet and Muchalls Castle, all suggesting an ancient provenance.
Currently: small possibly 19th century semicircular arch rubble bridge with very splayed parapets and approaches. Spandrels are squared and coursed. Small arch but wide decking of 28ft. Spandrels look much older at the base suggesting 18th century remains , probably on the upstream side.
photo,navy 397886,847747, Bridge of Deer   Old Deer
C.Aberdeen.    South Ugie Water

Maps:1750 1640
Currently:1727 datestone. However, Macfarlane describes two wooden bridges in the town and these might have been still in existence in 1750. This bridge has an early 19th century style but has certainly been widened.
Two semicircular arches in very well dressed rubble. One flood arch. The spandrels appear to be in coursed ashlar. Beautifully finished solid bridge. No string course. Well dressed voussoirs. Access was impossible to the older eastern facing which may well be 18th century.
photo photo ,navy 397932,847592, Aden Bridge   Old Deer
C.Aberdeen.    R.South Ugie

History: Macfarlane describes two wooden bridges in the town (c.1720) Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640).
Currently: This appears to be the location of one of the bridges as shown on Roy's Map. Today, there is a modern wooden footbridge at approximately the correct spot. Aden Bridge is much more recent and is some distance away on a different curve of the river.,navy 395983,848249, Broxy Bridge   nr Old Deer
C.Aberdeen.    R.South Ugie

No historical information known.
Maps:1750
History: Macfarlane (1720s) describes 'a pretty little stone bridge'
Currently: Not found.
,navy 396635,848139, Abbey Bridge   Old Deer
C. Aberdeen   R. South Ugie

History: This bridge is dated to 1717 by its masonry plaque. It lies immediately adjacent to a 13th century abbey ruin. Macfarlane (1720) describes a 'fine stone bridge' built by the owner of Broxy nearby. Very recently(2024)it was taking traffic but damage to the parapets has led to closure which, hopefully, may be permanent.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640) Pont 10(1600)
Currently: dated 1717. However, it has an older style with features that may be of the 17th or even 16th century. It may be compatible with the oldest maps. Three unequal semicircular flush arches. Uncoursed rubble very roughly squared. Small traingular cutwaters and one large buttress on the west facing. Parapets are stepped and more recent in in larger coursed blocks. Granite rubble voussoirs, chamfered on the largest arch, on both facings, only. Unchamfered on the small arches which are on the wider section. It is difficult to understand why the section-widening was done, most probably in the early 18th century. This is a well built and well preserved bridge, now becoming neglected. The chamfered voussoirs hint at earlier provenance, as does the 9ft width on the earlier original section. The date panel appears to be a later insertion into the original larger arch spandrel.
photo photo photo photo photo,maroon 394362,855410,Strichen Mill Bridge   
C.Aberdeen    R.North Ugie

Maps:1750 1640
History: Macfarlane (1720s) describes three bridges in Strichen. Only one is on Roy's map. The mill appears to be 18th century and the bridge appears to be original. However, it was absent from early 18th century estate maps
Currently: Later 18th century in style. Two low flat segmental arches and one flood arch. Random rubble semi-coursed walls and rubble voussoirs. Splayed approaches.
photo ,navy 410914,848316,Balmoor Bridge   Peterhead
Aberdeen   R.Ugie

History: NSA for St.Fergus notes that the only bridge in the area is over the Ugie on the Peterhead Fraserburgh Road and was built in the reign of James II. Parliament records confirm (1686) that a previously wooden bridge should be rebuilt in stone and lime. Macfarlane (c.1720) confirms and notes it was in stone and built by the Bishop of Brechin. Roy shows the bridge at 'Barmuir' but oddly Roy's road runs across the beach nearby suggesting Balmoor was 'down' at the time of the survey. The subsequent turnpike included the bridge.
Maps: Roy (1750) Blaeu (1640)
Currently: A very large granite structure built in 1884. Two segmental arches
Link ,navy 376337,837665, Lewes Bridge   Fyvie
C.Aberdeen.    R.Ythan

History: On Roy (1750), the town of Fyvie scarcely existed. It subsequently developed on the west side of the kirk, towards the bridge. Roy showed no road to Fyvie. No further historical information known.
Maps: Roy 1750. Blaeu 1640 .
Currently: Solid modern bridge with green metal railings on double carriageway.
,navy 403740,847860, Auchlee Bridge   Longside
C.Aberdeen.    R.Ugie

No historical information known.
Maps: 1750 (Roy);1640 Blaeu.
Currently: 19th century parapets.
photo,navy 404192,849296, Bridge of Rora    Longside
C.Aberdeen.    R.Ugie

NSA 0f 1845 describes it as very old and very dilapidated. Widened on NE in 1860.
Maps: 1750 Roy. 1640 Blaeu.
Currently:early 18th and 19th century. Horizontal-decked double carriage. Two semicircular flush arches with two additional flood arches. Random rubble, scarcely dressed. Rubble voussoirs which are chamfered on the SE facing. Ths is unusual but not of medieval provenance. Very small capstones on the parapets. 16 ft. width. Difficult to judge original width. Probably 10ft.
photo photo photo ,maroon 350472,797221,Bridge of Ess   Glentanar
Aberdeen   R.Tanar

History:On Pont's map(7) but not on Roy. The present bridge is early 19th century, at the entrance to the Glen Tanar Estate -extensively widened in the late 19th century. However, Macfarlane records a description of 'an excellent timber bridge in the form of an arch' at this location, in 1725.
Maps: Pont(1600)
Currently:19th century wide horizontal decked with a single large segmental arch. Coursed and squared rubble. Flush Arch. Attractive iron railings on the splayed parapets. Datestone refers to the widening. Photo from the Louis Stott Collection. Ref.
Link photo ,navy 318544,805194, Glenbuilg Bridge   remote
C.Aberdeen.    R.Builg

History:Pont(7) only.
Maps: 1600
Currently:Does not exist
No more known.
,navy 303365,858769, Castle Bridge   Forres
C.Moray.    Mosset Burn

History: A very ancient town bridge was destroyed in the 1829 floods. It split longditutinally. People rushed across the remaining half to get to the safety of the castle before the whole structure collapsed.
Maps: Pont(8) 1600 and Roy (1750)
Currently:1908 double low segmental arch. Very elaborate and decorative, with crenelated turrets at the central piers and a strong dentilated string course. Low flat segmental arches with panelled parapets.
,navy 383572,800553,Kennerty Bridge   Peterculter
Aberdeen   Culter Burn

History: This bridge is on the Old Deeside Road. Firmly on Pont and named as such. Peterculter OSA (1793) declares it in good repair and that it "was widened 40 years ago and can now take carriages." Reconstructed in 1888.
Maps:1600 (Pont 11) only. Odd that it is not on Roy.
Currently: Now a 19th century bridge. Single well built segmental arch with light string course. Parapets came later of different material. Inscription faded.
Link photo ,navy 365430,797970 , Canny Bridge   nr Banchory
C.Aberdeen.    Canny Burn

History: This bridge is not where the Canny Bridge is located today. It appears to be upstream nearer Bridgend Farm on the modern OS but there is no bridge on Roy and there is nothing on the present OS. Macfarlane describes a timber bridge in the 1720s.
Maps: 1600 Pont(11) only
Currently:Does not exist
,navy 387374,786312,Cowie Bridge   Stonehaven
C.Aberdeen   Cowie Water

History: First bridge is clearly on Pont's map ( 1600) Second was built by William Adam 1732. Rebuilt again in 1827. The Causey Mounth was an ancient medieval route from Stonehaven to the Dee River. It started at the Cowie Bridge.
Maps:1600(Pont 11)only. Not on Roy although indistinct.
Currently: 19th century bridge, widened early 20th century. Three segmental arches which have recently been underpinned with masonry. Well dressed squared coursed rubble substance. Pilasters and a marked string course.
Link photo ,navy 385932,787597, Ury House Bridge   Stonehaven
C.Aberdeen.    R.Cowie

No historical information known.
Upstream of the Ury Burn.
Maps: Pont 11 only (1600). Not on Roy's map.
Currently:Does not exist.,navy 385280,785565,Bridge of Fetteresso   Stonehaven
Aberdeen   Carron Water

History: Nothing known.
Maps:Pont 11 1600 only. Not on Roy.
Currently: beautiful little two span 18th century bridge. Random rubble in parts, coursed rubble in others. Tiny semicircular flush arches of 13ft span. Clearly widened from 7ft to present 13 ft(see photo). Splayed approaches. One arch is now silted up with a raised embankment. No string course. Odd, that this bridge is not on Roy. Adjacent ruined church and graveyard suggest it may be a 'collection' bridge repair.
photo photo photo,maroon ARGYLL 223415,709511, Butter Bridge.    Rest and Be Thankful.
C.Argyll     Kinglass Water

History:1748 military. Caulfeild. Dumbarton to Inverary road. This is a classic Caulfeild bridge. Due east of the bridge are the slopes of Beinn Ime or Butter Mountain in Gaelic. Thomas Clark, a Dunkeld mason is thought to have been contracted for the build although Caulfeild is known to have had 10 masons directly in his employ. It may have been army built.
Maps:1750
Currently: Random uncoursed rubble bridge. Single segmental arch. Humped with parapets rising to the crown. Flat rough coping. Wide uneven whinstone voussoirs are radially aligned.
photo photo photo photo ,maroon 219479,712706,Fyne Bridge.     Cairndow
C.Argyll     R.Fyne

History:1745 Military Caulfeild road Dumbarton to Inverary ran along this line. However Taylor records nothing of this bridge's construction at the time. However he notes that 9 bridges were built between here and Inverary by Thomas Clark at a cost of £136 This is too substantial to be one of them. Telford's Commission also upgraded this road in 1804.
Maps:1750
Currently: This appears to be a 19th century bridge. It has most of the markings of a type 4 Telford Pariamentary bridge. Four segmental arches. Well dressed reset voussoirs in ashlar. Squared uncoursed rubble spandrels. Large cutwaters. Fully flat-decked.
photo photo,navy 232502,703445,Dalvullig Bridge.    L.Lomond
C.Argyll     Small unnamed burn

History:1745 Military
Maps:1750
Currently:Not found. Probably a culvert below the highway.
,navy 232653,702839,Stuckgowan Br.    L.Lomond
C.Argyll.     Small unnamed burn

History:1745 Military. Caulfeild. Dunbarton to Inverary. However, the road was restructured by Telford in the early 19th century and revised again in the 1930s before being completely bypassed in the 1980s by the modern A82.
Maps:1750
Currently:small segmental random uncoursed rubble bridge on old road a little to the east of the A82, on the shore. Its most interesting feature is that it has been widened (photos 2 and 3) and that the downstream facing looks less well finished (photo 4 and 5). The older part is only 6 ft wide which suggests an ancient packhorse bridge preceding a 12 ft wide Caulfeild or Telford parallel widening on the upstream side: more probably Caulfeild because Telford is more likely to have replaced the lot rather than extend. The bridge is in a private garden and is graced by an adjacent ruined telephone kiosk.
photo photo photo photo photo ,maroon 233201,701869,Rubha Ban Bridge.    L.Lomond
C.Argyll.     Small unnamed burn

History:1745 Military. Caulfied. Dumbarton to Inverary road
Maps:Clearly on Roy (1750)
Currently: single arch culvert. This could be original, but the problem is that Telford restructured the road in the early 19th century and it was once again rebuilt in the 1930s. This may well be a Telford bridge/culvert with a 20th century widening.
photo,maroon 233507,701242,Firkin Bridge.    L.Lomond
C.Argyll.     Firkin Burn

History: 1745 Military. Caulfeild. Dunbarton to Inverary. However, the road was restructured by Telford in the early 19th century and revised again in the 1930s before being completely bypassed in the 1980s by the modern A82.
Maps:Roy (1750)
Currently: Small random rubble segmental arch. Clearly slightly extended in the 1930s, on the downstream side, but it is 18 ft wide which suggests Telford rather than Caulfield. It is possibly original Caulfeild on the upstream side which is rougher in build. The soffit has been harled which is not helpful for dating.
photo photo photo,maroon 234500,697947,Inverbeg Bridge.    L.Lomond
C.Argyll.     Douglas Water

Maps:1750
History:1762 plaque. Built by the County. However, the military road came through here, supervised by Willam Caulfeild, in 1745. It may be that the military accepted and incorporated a pre-existing bridge. Certainly it appears on Roy in 1750.
Currently: Late 18th century on the upstream side.( 12-14 ft.) Extended by about 6 ft. in 1914 (plaque). This is not parallel widening; there is a 9 inch step between the two sections on the soffit. Segmental arch with well dressed voussoirs (possibly whinstone on the older facing) and partially coursed dressed squared rubble spandrels. More recent parapets and coping which are not flush with the walls. A strong string course only on the older facing. This is a very well built later 18th century bridge, substantially extended and re-enforced in the 20th century. .
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,navy 235805,692565,Luss Bridge.     L.Lomond
C.Argyll     R.Luss


History:1745 military. Caulfeild. Dunbarton to Inverary.
Maps:1750
Currently: a 19th century low segmental arch. Possibly some earlier buttressing masonry on the approaches but no remnants of the military bridge. Plumb and batter walls. Strong string course. One small flood arch.

photo,navy 235350,688078, Finlas Bridge.     L.Lomond
C.Argyll.    R.Finlas

History:1750 not military
Maps:1750
Currently: A modern concrete bridge below a major highway. About 30 m wide.
,navy 235616,685666,Auchentullich Bridge.    L.Lomond
C.Argyll     R.Fruin

History:not military. Clearly present in 1750. Rebuilt 1796.
Maps:1750 (Roy)
Currently:This is an early 20th century replacement. Red sandstone ashlar. Segmental arch.
,navy 185289,692620,Kilmichael Bridge.    Bridgend
C.Argyll    R.Add

History:1737(not military) Described in the NSA as ' 4 arches-very narrow steep inconvenient and almost dangerous.' One has to wonder if this was the same bridge. This was an important crossing point for black cattle from Islay, Jura, Colonsay and Kintyre. The main drove road continued to Inverary. There was a Tryst here and a drover's stance(Haldane).
Maps:1750
Currently:1737
Two segmental arches plus two flood arches. Slightly stilted. Partially squared rubble with rough coursing. Plain with no string course. Cutwaters. Remarkably intact and original. It appears neither steep nor dangerous.
photo photo ,maroon 194721,699731, Creag an Lubhair Bridge
C.Argyll.    R.Add

The most remote of Roy's bridges, today. An ancient long distance drove road ran from Kilmartin, through the hills between Aweside and Loch Fyne, aiming for Inverary. Well mapped on the OS. Well documented by Haldane. Cattle were herded from Kintyre as well as from Islay and Jura. Some came from Mull. They were on their way to markets in Crieff and Falkirk. The road is well outlined on Roy's road network from 1750. This bridge has recently become less remote because of the new Forestry Road to Loch Awe.
Maps: 1750(Roy)
Currently: 18th century. A very substantial rubble bridge with a single stilted segmental arch. Humped. Random uncoursed rubble. Hardly dressed. Long whinstone voussoirs of irregular length. Pitch dressed rounded coping stones. Slight squinch on the upstream side. Splayed. 12 ft between parapets. 25 foot span. Remarkably like a Major Caulfeild Bridge, though this seems improbable. No military provenance. The drove road itself is very clear on the landscape, both inside and outside the forest.
photo photo photo photo photo ,maroon 201001,730663, Ichrachan Bridge.    Taynuilt
C.Argyll.    R.Nant

History: Not known.
Maps:1750.
Currently: An 18th/ early 19th century bridge lies to one side of the current 1930s bridge. It has the appearance of a Telford parliamentary bridge.
Not to be confused with Bridge of Awe (built 1756 and therfore not on Roy).
,navy 211401,710086,Garron Bridge.     Inverary
C.Argyll     R.Gearr Abhain

Maps:1750
History: Built 1748 by the military under Caulfeild. Designed by Robert Morris. Taylor is unclear whether this was strictly part of the military road but it seems indisputable even though the style is anomalous. It seems that John Adam had assumed his father's role as 'master mason' to the Board of Ordnance and that he had had some say in the design, which may explain the decorative style. As the bridge lies in the Argyll estate no doubt the Duke also had a say in its design. So this is partly an estate bridge.
Currently:Very ornamental for the time. Almost semicircular humped bridge with a 40ft span with sloping balustrades meeting on a level ornamental parapet on the crown. Decorative pilastres on the abutments. Large stone balls on the downstream side refuge walls. Missing on the other side. Random rubble approaches with some coursing and squared coursed rubble spandrels. The bridge is now bypassed (photo7 from the Louis Stott Collection. ref)
photo photo photo photo photo photo photo,maroon 205910,704805,Roman Br. Claonairigh     nr Inverary
C.Argyll     Douglas Water

History: Not Roman. Not military. An ancient long distance drove road ran from Kilmartin and from Ford, through the hills between Aweside and Loch Fyne, aiming for Inverary. Well mapped on the OS and well documented by Haldane. This was an 18th century rubble bridge on the road. Sadly, it recently collapsed (2018) despite several warnings to the appropriate agencies, from those living nearby. This is a very sad loss.
Maps:1750

Currently: ruined 18th century rubble bridge which had a single segmental arch.
photo photo,navy 202342,701900,Brencoillie Bridge     nr Furnace
C.Argyll     Leacann Water

History: An ancient long distance drove road ran from Kilmartin and from Ford, through the hills between Aweside and Loch Fyne, aiming for Inverary. Well mapped on the OS and well documented by Haldane. This bridge may have been on a branch of this, going south to Furnace and then crossing to Strachur.
Maps:1750 but an unusual bridge depiction.
Currently: 18th century humped two segmental arched bridge. Random rubble, hardly dressed. Whinstone voussoirs which are radially aligned and of irregular length. Pitch-dressed rubble coping. Slightly splayed. Cutwaters on both sides. Filled oculus. The bridge is in remarkably good shape. Eleven ft. wide between parapets and 16ft spans. It has been suggested that this may be from the later 18th century because of the oculus (characteristic of Smeaton and Mylne). However, its other features, along with its presence on Roy, strongly suggest earlier 18th century.
photo photo photo ,maroon !-- BRAELECKAN BRIDGE M R seg--> 201951,702760,Braeleckan Bridge     nr Furnace
C.Argyll     Leacann Water

History: An ancient long distance drove road ran from Kilmartin and from Ford, through the hills between Aweside and Loch Fyne, aiming for Inverary. Well mapped on the OS and well documented by Haldane. This bridge sits on the road.
Maps:1750 but an unusual depiction.
Currently: 18th century humped single segmental arched bridge. Slightly stilted. Random rubble, pitch-dressed. Crude rubble coping. Rubble voussoirs which are radially aligned and of regular length. Slightly splayed. The bridge is well maintained. Ten ft. wide between parapet and 18ft span. It sits on the edge of a waterfall as can be seen in the photos.
photo photo ,maroon 219867,701794, Lochgoilhead Bridge    
C.Argyll    R.Goil

History: This bridge is certainly on Roy's map, dating it to before 1750. However, the present structure is a substantially built parliamentary bridge with plumb and batter sidewalls which dates to around 1810. OSA describe its predecessors as being regularly washed away, in bad weather, because the river swells so suddenly.
Maps:1750
Currently:Early 19th century. Random rubble, partially coursed. Solidly built. Flush arch. Two segmental arches. Batter sidewalls. Cutwaters.
,navy 195944,670748,Millhouse Bridge     Cowal Pen.
C.Argyll    Allt Osda

No historical record founf.
Maps:1750
Currently: Early 19th century rubble bridge with rendering to segmental arch and concrete underpinning.
photo,navy 172707,652184,Ballochroy    Kintyre
C.Argyll    Ballochroy Burn

Maps:1750.
No record found.
Currently:19th century. Restored with a girder beam.,navy 168014,640231,Muasdale(Musdale) Bridge     Kintyre
C.Argyll   Clachaig Water

History:This bridge is on Roy's map (1750) and has the appearance of a mid 18th century build. No record found. Not on Blaeu's map(1640). It has been called The Old Packhorse Bridge but this is unlikely (see Packhorse section).
Maps:1750.
Currently:18th century. Single 7m wide segmental arch which is less usual in this area for that period. Random uncoursed rubble spandrels and sidewalls. Crudely built. Mortar missing. May well have been clay mortar originally. Now bypassed by a mid 19th century bridge on the main road adjacent(this was present on the 1867 OS). The old bridge is now in Crubasdale Cottage garden.
photo ,maroon 166172,635786, Glenbarr Bridge    Kintyre
C.Argyll.    R.Barr

History: Not known.
Maps:1750.
Currently:The Roy crossing is on a small side road almost on the beach. A small modern fully flat decked beam bridge
,navy 180304,637484,Carradale Bridge    Kintyre
C.Argyll   Carradale Water

Note: this is not the bridge at Dippen which is a flat segmental arch and appears to be late 18th century.
History: Nothing known, but the bridge on Roy's map is much further downstream and now a ruin.
Maps:Roy (1750).
Currently:Ruined buttress and ramp approach remains.
,navy 214582,729410,Straebridge   Dalmally
C.Argyll    R.Strae

History: Part of an old Inverary to Bonawe road which was probably built by the military (Taylor) but paid for by the Commission of Supply. The road was completed in the 1750s but there is no record of a bridge. According to Taylor, the bridge was preceded by a ford.
Maps:1750. Roy's map gives the impression that his road and bridge were earlier than the military intervention.
Currently:small segmental gently hump-backed bridge in well dressed random rubble. Rubble voussoirs of irregular length. The bridge appears in very good condition and appears late 18th century in style. (Photo by D.Bowler. DES 2000.)
photo ,maroon 182740,721073, Euchar River Bridge    Nr Kilninver
C.Argyll.    R.Euchar
No historical information known.
Maps: 1640. Blaeu only. Not on Roy but exists on present OS as well as 1843 edition.
Currently:Small bridge upstream of Kilniver bridge.

,navy 183467,699178, Kilmartin Bridge at Castle   
Argyll.    Kilmartin Burn

Maps: Pont 15 (1600)
No historical record.
Currently: Small modern beam bridge with metal railings.
,navy 183267,698035, Kilmartin Bridge   
Argyll.    Kilmartin Burn

Maps:Pont 15 (1600)
No historical record available. This bridge is only on Pont. Location uncertain. Currently on the approximate spot is a small later 18th C segmental single-arched uncoursed random rubble bridge with splayed parapets, into a T junction. Clearly this is a replacement of what appeared to be there in 1600 which may well have been wooden.
photo photo,maroon 327607,690139, West Bridge   Kirkcaldy
C.Fife.    Tiel Burn

Maps:1750 1640
No historical information available.
Currently early 20th century segmental arch.
photo,navy 356423,703557,Dreel Bridge    Anstruther
C.Fife   Dreel Burn

History:1630 (panel). The bridge is adjacent to a 16th century church. It is possibly a 'collection' bridge. Rebuilt in 1795. It also has very modern downstream widening.
Maps:1750 (Roy) Adair(1680)
Currently: late 18th century.
Single segmental arch. Coursed squared well dressed rubble spandrels and ashlar voussoirs. Concrete beam widening extension on the downstream side. Width: 6m original with a 3m widening. This is very wide even for 1795.
photo photo ,navy 301210,686481,Old Newmills Bridge    nr.Culross
C.Fife    Bluther Burn

History:17th century. Possibly 16th. Recent partial collapse. Seriously at risk(July 2015). This remarkable old structure was part of a mill complex which dates to the early 16th century-worked by the monastry of Culross. Now part of the Valleyfield Estate. Ruined remains of mill workings are adjacent with a datestone of 1776.
Maps:1750. Not on Blaeu- but the Blaeu map is small scale and fails to show the Bluther Burn.
Currently:a semi-ruin. Overgrown. No parapets. One almost semicircular arch and one small flood arch. This bridge is in well dressed coursed ashlar not rubble as has been recorded. Finely jointed but very weathered.The blocks are now very clear due to partial collapse of a spandrel. Coursing is irregular and this is due to repairs. It has been underpinned by a second repair arch- rather than widened- this taking the form of two arched ribs with sideways infill of brickwork. The original arch is 'broken'- hinging in two places. It may even have been initially slightly pointed. On the downstream side the earlier arch barrel is completely covered. This bridge could be 16th century. Probably linked to the mill.
photo photo photo photo photo,red 308726,687279,Tower Bridge    Pittencrieff. Dunfermline
C.Fife    Tower Burn

History:Adjacent to Malcolm Canmore's tower and close to the medieval abbey. Probably the bridge referred to as 'Gyrth-Bow' in the time of David I (14th century. Reg. of Dunfermline Charter 433) connecting the two communities of Dunfermline. OSA refers to "Malcolm's Bridge the highest part having recently been built by a Mr.Chalmers-a work of great labour and expense." Parapets weere rebuilt in 1915.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu (1640) depicts a very compact Dunfermline which was split by the river(see map below)
Currently: The existing semicircular double arched (one above the other) bridge has a lower portion from 1611, apparently commissioned by Queen Anne (datestone) . The upper part is from 1788(plaque). The earlier portion was a 'Collection' period bridge 9 ft wide: later underpinned by two large ribs which appear as the lowest of three arches. At the same time, the low bridge was widened to 17ft. Reinforcement is very similar to Newmills nearby. So, in total, there are three arches. The upper 18th century portion has copied the rusticated voussoirs from the earlier period. Coursed squared sandstone spandrels, especially well finished in the lowest arch: possibly weathered ashlar. Ballustrades. Well engineered buttressing. No medieval remains here, however.
Link early-sketch
map photo photo photo photo,maroon 351605,716260,Shore Bridge   St.Andrews
C.Fife    Kiness Burn

Previously known as Bow Bridge and in 1200 was known as Stermolind. Fleming's 1910 Handbook of St.Andrews claims that oak portions of the ancient bridge were uncovered in 1862. Stermolind Bridge is referenced in 13th century Charters of St.Andrews
Maps:1750
Currently:19th century single segmental arched structure with ashlar spandrels and a strong string course. Ties and anchor rails to strengthen.
Two laned traffic with no evidence of widening.
photo,navy 350915,716280,Kiness Burn Bridge   St.Andrews
C.Fife    Kiness Burn

Adair's map (1680s) shows a small bridge a little upstream on the burn. The bridge was certainly absent from Roy's map in 1750.
Maps:1640
Currently: There are a few simple bridges over the Kiness Burn around here. All have single span concrete beams. No evidence of anything ancient.
,navy 353539,711679,Stravithie Mill Bridge    nr St.Andrews
C.Fife    Cameron Burn

Maps: Roy(1750)
Currently: Modern culvert. 19th century parapets. ,navy 353660,711230,Waverley Burn Bridge    nr St.Andrews
C.Fife    Waverley Burn

Maps: Roy(1750) Adair(1680s)
Currently: Simple 20th century cast-iron beam bridge. 19th century parapets. ,navy 353775,711198,Dunino Burn Bridge    nr St.Andrews
C.Fife    Waverley Burn

Maps: Adair(1680s) only. Noticeably absent from Roy.
Currently: A wooden beam bridge supported by masonry abutments, one of which may be original. Crude undressed uncoursed rubble.
photo,navy 345003,719777,Inner Bridge    Leuchars
C.Fife    R.Mottray

History: St.Andrews Liber dated 1260 mentions a bridge of 'Modrith'. Is this Mottray? Present on the oldest maps and repaired in 1598. Mentioned in several 16th and 17th century documents.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair) 1600 (Gordon54) 1640 (Blaeu)
Currently:a 16th century bridge with 3 arches: very low and all different: one semicircular and two segmental which is unusual. Iron ties at the crowns. Very weathered, coursed ashlar spandrels with modest string course and well worked more modern parapets and capstones. Huge central cutwater. Mottray Water is a relatively small river with a wide estuary which may explain the tolerance of such a low profile. Width is 5 m parapet to parapet. This seems unusually wide. However, a T.Robertson photograph (historicbridgesofbritain.com) reveals clear evidence of widening; the original width was around 2m (photo2). This justifies a conclusion of a pre-reformation bridge with later restructuring, rather than a full 18th century rebuild. The ashlar stonework confirms this. It is a very old bridge- much older than has been recorded.
photo photo,red 337568,714321, South Bridge    Cupar
C.Fife.    R.Eden

Maps:1750 (1600 Gordon 54) 1640 (Blaeu)
Currently: 19th/20th century flat segmental arch. Horizontal deck with slight widening by corbelled footpaths with metal railings.

,navy 337364,714815, Lady Bridge    Cupar
C.Fife.    Lady Burn

History: A 1642 pictorial map shows a small humped bridge over this burn in the north part of the town.
Maps: Gordon(1650s) Blaeu (1650s) Not on Adair. Less clear on Roy (1750)
Currently: The Lady Burn is now culverted and difficult to find. No bridge remains. ,navy 340015,711429, Ceres Bishop's Bridge    Ceres
C.Fife.    Ceres Burn


History: This little 17th century bridge is on the south-west side of the town. Roy's map shows the Bishop's road approaching Ceres from the south-west, via Kennoway on the today's Fife Pilgrim Way. The bridge was so called because, in 1689, Bishop James Sharp of St.Andrews was murdered by Covenanters at some location nearby, as a reprisal for his severe treatment of Presbyterians. However, the Blaeu map (1600) appears only to show a bridge on the north side of the town kirk, and structurally, this latter is almost certainly the older. Adair's map shows both bridges, one north of the town and one in the south-west, so both bridges are pre-1680. Tom Robertson (historicbridgesofbritain.com) has noted, from his research, that Bishop Sharp spent the night prior to the attack at Kennoway, and that he was on his way to St.Andrews. So, it seems that although this is the younger of the two bridges, it is certainly the one linked to the bishop. The old bridge north of the town was not on his route.
Maps: Roy(1750) Adair (1680s) . Not on Blaeu.
Currently: A small very beautiful, humped , random rubble bridge. The recessed ashlar arches in such good condition that one might conclude there had been a very substantial restructuring at some stage. Yet the voussoirs are slightly chamfered suggesting antiquity. Only 6 ft wide. 27 ft span. Hood mould. Cobbled decking. Splayed approaches. This could be called a category 1 Hinchcliffe packhorse bridge although its location in a 13th century village suggests it was simply the town bridge. It is so narrow and humped that one has to wonder how the bishop's carriage got over!
photo photo photo photo ,maroon 339662,711788, Ceres North Bridge    Ceres
C.Fife.    Ceres Burn


History: This bridge was on the north side of the town on the very old maps as well as on Roy. It is just wide enough to take two lanes of modern traffic. On Roy's map it is on the route to Cupar. It is the older of the Ceres Burn crossings and the only one on the 1600 maps.
Maps:Blaeu(1640) Adair(1680) Roy(1750)
Currently: The arch is in dentilated ashlar suggesting a restructuring in the early nineteenth century but the same decoration is on both faces. The substance of the stonework, however, is random rubble on the western face, suggesting an eighteenth-century or earlier rebuild and there is also a very old looking hood-mould. There is no hood mould on the eastern face. The real discovery, however, is on the soffit, where there are two additional widenings clearly showing three parallel arches. (photo 3). As the bridge is on Blaeu's map we can reasonable presume that the middle one is from the 16th century. This section is a little over 3m wide. There have been two much later expansions, at different periods. In a 19th century expansion, it appears that the facing voussoirs have been remodelled to match each other. photo1 photo2 photo3 ,maroon 322129,710185, Mill Bridge    Strathmiglo
C.Fife.    R.Eden

History: not known.
Maps:1750
Currently: Later 18th century. bridge. Random rubble in style. Single segmental arch.
Note: there are two more late 18th century bridges are at Bankwell which are not on Roy.
photo,navy 315760,716625, Gowlie Bridge   nr.B.of Earn
C.Perth.    R.Farg

History: Humpback bridge, recently collapsed(2012). OSAs for Abernethy records two bridges. Gowlie was built in 1722. Mentioned in Macfarlane.
Maps:1750
Currently: metal girder replacement
,navy 328939,698168, Lochty Bridge    Glenrothes
C.Fife.   Lochty Burn

Maps:1750
History: Macfarlane tells us that this bridge( along with Ore Bridge) was built by James Bethune, Bishop of St. Andrews which would date the original to about 1500.
Currently: 20th century concrete beam. 19th century parapet.
325759,702011, Leslie Bridge    Glenrothes
C.Fife.    Lochrie Burn

History: Firmly on Adair's map. Roy's map shows roads approaching both banks but no bridge. Macfarlane also describes a bridge of one arch near Leslie.
Currently: 20th century large re-enforced concrete beam bridge.
photo ,navy 328615,701434, Balbirnie Bridge    Glenrothes
C.Fife.    R.Leven

History:First stone bridge built in 1685, reported by the Synod of Fife. However, the entry notes "the building of a stone bridge upon that part of the water of Leven called Balbirny Bridge", which suggests there was already a bridge in existence, probably wooden. Appears on Adair's map(1680s) when it must have been very new. OSA. Rev. Thomson (1791) refers to it having been ' lately rebuilt' on the great highway from Kinghorn to Cupar. Roy's map precedes this as well as the turnpike, but clearly shows the very old road going north and over Balbirnie
Note: The Dunfermline Abbey charter of 1466 (No.458) identifies a 'very ancient bridge over the Water of Leven.' ; the described location ("colloquially called Gochry Den" and close to Admult) cannot be determined today , but it could well be referring to Balbirnie. If so, the word ancient is significant in such a report from the 15th century.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680(Adair)
Currently: Balbirnie Bridge appears to be 18th century, but the upstream facing appears older, possibly from the earlier period (late 17th). Coursed squared drove-dressed rubble with long unequal rubble voussoirs is certainly not a typical 18th century style. The downstream face is younger, with better dress-facing on the stonework but less coursing. Flat coping. Approaches more recent. Two segmental arches. Worth comparing with Inner Bridge near St. Andrews.
photo photo photo ,maroon 329101,696924, Ore Bridge    nr.Glenrothes
C.Fife.    R.Ore

History: This bridge is not the Barrel Brig (which is listed but clearly not on Roy, which is a surprise.). Macfarlane, in 1725, tells us that Ore Bridge was built by James Bethune, Bishop of St. Andrews and had two arches. This would date the original to about 1500. OSA of 1791 describes it as very old and very narrow.
Maps:1750
Currently:modern beams over recessed elliptical arches.
Possibly original cutwaters.
photo,navy 334731,700035,Cameron Bridge    Windygates
C.Fife    R.Leven

History: Macfarlane tells us that the original bridge was built by James Bethune, Bishop of St. Andrews which would date it to about 1500. However, an Act of Parliament of 1479 mentions 'Leven Bridge'. The present bridge was widened and restructured in 1870. The surrounding whisky distillery has been there since 1824.
Maps:1750 1640
Currently:Mixed 17th and 19th centuries, but not much of the former. Some suspected 17th century remains on the lower east side.
Three semicircular arches and cutwaters. Squared and coursed rubble walls.
Limited access because of the distillery. Very old photo below.
Link1 photo ,navy 356962,713532,Kenly Bridge     Boarhills
C.Fife    R.Kenly

History: Nothing known. Maps:1750
Currently:Dated 1793. Clearly, this is a restructuring date.
Two small semicircular arches. Widened on the downstream side suggesting an original narrow 9ft bridge.
Present structure has much from the 18th century suggesting that it was restored and widened in late 18th century, rather than rebuilt. Also note a different angle on the older upstream side(photo). Interestingly, the older upstream side has a rather pretty bullnosed cutwater. There are also gate-piers and a solid string course on the upstream side, only.
photo photo photo photo,maroon 341581,716096,Dairsie Bridge    nr Cupar
C.Fife    R.Eden

History: This bridge carries the heraldry of the Bishop of St.Andrews, James Beaton; this would date it to around 1530. However, the pointed arch might suggest an earlier date. In fact, a Lord High Treasurer document confirms that a bridge was there in 1496 and that a sum of money was given to 'ane pur wif at the brig of Dersie as the king raid by'. As is often the case, the heraldry may refer to major restructuring rather than a new build. A Balmarino charter from the 13th century refers to a 'King's Highway' from Cupar to St.Andrews crossing the Eden at Dairsie. The Church of St.Mary, overlooking the bridge, is mentioned in 12th century charters. Clearly this was a very ancient and important corner of Fife: a key component of a well trodden trade and pilgrim route.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair) 1600(Gordon 54) 1640 (Blaeu)
Currently: Partly 15th century; mainly 16th century. Three arches of different size and style: one small ribbed pointed drop-arch operates currently as a flood arch but may be a remnant of an earlier construction. The largest arch of around 30ft is semicircular; its slightly smaller neighbour is segmental. The width is just over 12 feet. The substance of the bridge is in weathered, well-dressed, coursed, squared rubble. Chamfered voussoirs are in the same material. Each arch has four heavy ribs, also chamfered, and indentation for corbelling supports can be seen on the lower soffits. A small squinch appears to facilitate some N. bank widening, which may be of later construction. Parapets are also clearly part of a later repair. Oddly, there is only one refuge, located upstream on the southern cutwater. On the downstream face there is only one cutwater, which is also odd because it is adjacent to the small pointed arch; this gives strength to the suggestion that the latter was part of an earlier bridge. This is a very old, very beautiful bridge, but very mixed in style and structure, reflecting a long history of rebuild and repair.
Link photo photo photo photo photo photo photo,red 318238,700172,Old Gullet Bridge    Loch Leven
C.Perth    R.Leven(original course)

History:The Leven's exit from the loch into the carse was rerouted by John Rennie in 1810. He rebuilt the bridges at Gullet and Auchmore about 1820. Old Gullet Bridge carried 'the causeway' over the winding river and earlier bridges of wood were recorded in history and mythology. In 1124 a hospital was built near the 'bridge of Portmoak'. Ghosts were expected at the bridge. The minister's daughter lost her life at the bridge in 1700. In 1710 a new 3 arched stone bridge was built in response this tragedy. It was mentioned in the OSA and it was this structure that was bypassed by Rennie on the new 'cutting'.
Maps:1750. Not on Pont.
Currently: Not known.
Link2 ,navy 311822,701553,South Queich Bridge   Kinross
C.Perth    S.Queich

History:1710, probably(Sibbald).
Maps:1750. However a Dunfermline Charter(232) mentions a bridge over the Queich.
Currently: 19th century recessed flat single segmental arch. Ashlar. Horizontal deck.

Link1 ,navy 330913,708943, Bridge of Kettle    Kettlebridge
C.Fife.    R.Eden

Kinskettle hamlet to the South. Used to be called Holekettle. Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: The present bridge was built in 1831, to improve the turnpike. The presence on Roy must be a predecessor.
No further historical information known.
,navy 331728,700430,Balgonie Bridge     nr Glenrothes
C.Fife    R.Leven

History: Also called Balfour Bridge. Very close to Balgonie Castle which was in the hands of David Melville, Earl of Leven, in 1710, when the bridge was reputedly built. The heraldic panel is indecipherable but could be Melville Arms. Sibbald (History of Fife) attributes the bridge to Melville who assumed the title in 1682. Macfarlane records the bridge in 1725.
Maps:1750. Not on Blaeu (1640). Not on Adair (1680)
Currently: Appears to be late 17th or very early 18th century in style. Certainly widened in the 19th century, on upstream side (photo). Two segmental arches. Appears to be in very old weathered ashlar which has lost some of its coursing, due to repairs. Heraldic panel over central cutwater. Ashlar voussoirs, slightly chamfered.
Link photo photo ,maroon 328375,708568,Shiels Bridge    Ladybank
C.Fife    R.Eden

Maps:1750 1680 1600 1640
History: Little to found on its provenance although clearly, a very ancient structure which appears on all the old maps.
Currently:18th century random rubble but well faced and very well dressed rubble voussoirs with repairs in brick. Two segmental arches (one flood). It appears there was early 19th century widening and probably a major rebuild.
photo1 photo,maroon 356042,712636,Peekie Mill Bridge   nr St.Andrews
C.Fife    Kenly Water

This small bridge is a hidden treasure. Access is difficult, just upstream of Lower Kenly Farm or from Peekie Mill on the north bank.
History: The arms panel (photo) appears contemporaneous with the build. (This is not always the case; sometimes these plaques are 'transplants' to later rebuilds). The arms are of the Hepburn family (photo) who later became Earls of Bothwell. John Hepburn and his nephew Patrick Hepburn were Priors of St.Andrews between 1512 and 1527. John also built St. Leonard's College. There is no other local link with the family. 'Puky Mill' is described on Blaeu's Atlas- but no bridge is shown.
Maps:1750
Currently: This is a 16th century bridge. H.S.describes a gothic arch but this is not the case; there is some slight sagging near the crown on the downsream arch (photo) which might give that impression. It is a semicircular arch without any ribbing. Spandrels are in very weathered squared coursed well dressed rubble with many repairs and not much mortar remaining. Voussoirs are chamfered and long on the soffit, which is unusual (photo). The old ruin of Peakie Mill is adjacent (photo). At one time there were twenty operational mills on the Kenly Water.
photo photo photo photo photo photo photo ,red 313270,682960,Keithing Burn Bridge     Inverkeithing
C.Fife   Keithing Burn

History: Early 17th century. Noted to be decaying in 1622.
Maps:1750 Possibly on Pont (1640). Not clear.
Currently:1815
Flat single segmental arch. Ashlar voussoirs. Coursed squared rubble walls. Horizontal deck.
Link ,navy 344057,722382, Brackmont Mill Bridge    Leuchars
C.Fife.   Mottray Burn

No historical information known.
Maps:1750 1600(Gordon 54) 1640 (Blaeu)
Currently:Appears to be a 19th century widened culvert over a small stream.
,navy 311816,704241,North Queich Bridge     Kinross
C.Perth   R.N.Queich

History:1710 or earlier. On the ancient Via Magna from Inverkeithing to Perth.
Maps:1750.
Currently:1850 arch.
Link ,navy 313927,695304,Kelty Bridge   Kelty
C.Fife    R.Kelty

History: This little bridge has an OS Named Book entry for 1853, 'one arch on the west side of which is the date 1696'. It was described in 1724 by a Mr. Stevensone, who writes "The King's highway from Edr to Perth.. leading N. hard by the church to Kelty bridge which divides Fifeshire from Kinross shire.". This was the ancient post road, from Inverkeithing going north to Perth.
Maps:1750. Not on Blaeu.
Currently: Single semicircular arch of well dressed lightly rusticated voussoirs. It appears humped but this is only a parapet feature. Coursed squared rubble, well dressed, may be ashlar in some parts. Ties and pattress plates. Clear evidence of widening. Original width about 12ft with a 6ft extension. Possible refacing on both sides. Parapets in red sandstone are more recent. Very fine coping. Late 17th century with probable widening in the 19th century. A beautiful little bridge.
photo photo2 ,maroon 314681,693113,Cantsdam Bridge   Cowdenbeath
C.Fife    Lochfitty Burn

History:Maps:1750 On the ancient Via Magna from Inverkeithing to Perth. According to a postcard, it was a two semicircular arched structure.
Currently:20th century. concrete/ashlar. ,navy 319169,685494,Aberdour Bridge    Aberdour
C.Fife    Dour Burn

History: Late 18th century contract for rebuilding recorded.
Maps:1640 (Blaeu) and indistinct on Roy (1750)
Currently:Very large 19th century culvert running under a main road, a train station, a large car park and an access road to the castle. The facings are also 19th century, at both ends.
photo,navy 345196,718875,Guard Bridge    St.Andrews
C.Fife.   R.Eden

History: Also called 'Gair Bridge'. First built in 1419. Bishop Wardlaw: there is a plaque. However, Inglis attributes the plaque to the arms of Bishop James Kennedy (Chancellor of Scotland 1444. Died 1466). Bishop Wardlaw (1404 - 1440) established St. Andrews University and is thought to have built the bridge shortly after to facilitate student access. Students had drowned at the crossing. Thereafter, St. Andrews became an important Augustinian pilgrim centre. There were hostels along a pilgrim trail, of which the last one was at the bridge. The bridge was certainly repaired by Archbishop Beaton in 1530: another plaque. It was described as "ruyneous" in 1601, initiating major repairs. There was an extensive restructuring in 1665. Wide semicircular arches without ribs suggest the present masonry is from this period. However, the very large piers may be from the earlier builds. Further repairs in 1678 and 1786. In 1796, the OSA describes six arches and room for one carriage. Part of the 'recent' turnpike to Cupar. OSA also describes a chain across it to prohibit over- heavy carts. New parapets and refuges in 1802. Bypassed by the adjacent upstream concrete bridge in 1938 after which it became a pedestrian way. Immediately downstream are the pillars of a railway bridge, built in 1852 and spectacularly collapsed in 1859.
Maps: Roy(1750) Adair(1680) Blaeu(1640) Gordon(1600)
Currently:appears mainly 16th and 17th century. Horizontal decking. Five semicircular arches without ribs plus one smaller segmental arch, of about 40 ft span. Triangular cutwaters with built-in refuges. About 12ft parapet to parapet. Structurally the most unusual feature is the remarkable ratio of very slim 15 inch chamfered voussoirs on such a large semicircular span (photo and see engineering section. Link3). The main substance of the bridge is in very weathered ashlar. Unusual absence of a string course although the newer parapets are well defined. The copestones may be original.
Link photo photo photo photo photo photo,red 306282,684571, Pitliver Bridge   nr Dunfermline
C.Fife.    Lyne Burn

Maps: 1640 Blaeu only
Currently:Modern.

,navy 321869,701107, Auchmuir Bridge   nr Glenrothes
C.Fife.    R.Leven

Maps:1640 Blaeu only
History: Culdee charters mention a 'Pons Aghmore' in 1159 (Barrow2). 'Auchmuir' means 'Big Ford' in Gaelic. Gordon's map shows it in 1642, east of Loch Leven. There is no evidence whatsoever of any bridge on Roy's map despite Auchmuir being mentioned. In 1810 Rennie supervised a rerouting of the Leven exit from the Loch and a drop in water level. Gullet Bridge and Arnot Bridge were rebuilt. Today Auchmuir Bridge dates from 1830. It has the hallmarks of a Telford type bridge.
Maps: 1640 only.
Currently: Single elliptical arch in 19th century coursed squared rubble. Flat decking.,navy 312854,698703, Gairney Bridge   nr Loch Leven
C.Fife.    Gairney Water

History: Little known, except the burn was redirected and rechannelled in the 19th century, so the bridge may not have been at this spot.
Maps: 1600 only (Gordon). Not on Blaeu. Not on Roy although there appears to be a crossing, perhaps a ford, and is described as Bridge of Gairney Strains
Currently: 19th century. Single segmental arch in ashlar. Horizontal decking. Elegant but heavy dentillated string course and squared coursed dressed rubble walls. ,navy 333167,710737, Rankeilour House Bridge    nr
C.Fife.    R.Eden
No historical information known.
Maps: 1600(Gordon 54) 1640 (Blaeu) only
Currently:Does not exist.
,navy 324968,710167, Dunshalt Bridge    nr Auchtermuchty
C.Fife.    R.Eden

Maps: 1640 Blaeu only. may have been wooden.
Currently:1820. Segmental arch. Uncoursed random rubble spandrels with simply capped parapets. Clearly not the bridge on Blaeu.
photo,navy 324312,696372, Cluny Bridge    nr Kirkcaldy
C.Fife.    R.Ore
Maps:1640 Blaeu only

Currently: 20th century concrete roadbridge. However, an ancient bridge approach-ramp with buttresses exists 10m downstream on N.bank. This must date from the 17th century. Uncoursed random rubble. photo photo2,navy 341586,715272,Kemback bridge    nr Cupar
C.Fife    Ceres Burn

History: Not known. There may have been a link to flax mills on the river.
Maps: 1600 (Gordon 54) 1640(Blaeu ) Not on Roy.
Currently:Probably early 19th century.
Segmental arch. Widened.
Dressed voussoirs and coursed squared rubble spandrels.
photo photo,navy 303719,968664, Bridge of Forss   Crosskirk
C.Highland.    R.Forss

History: Mentioned in Macfarlane 1726.
Maps:1640 only(Blaeu)
Currently: 19th century. Two segmental arches.
Note that this is not The Old Bridge which is nearer Cairnforth.,navy 311572,967893, Thurso Bridge    Thurso
C.Highland.    R.Thurso

Maps:1640 Blaeu only
Upstream from the present bridge.
Currently:1885. 4 segmental arches.
,navy 336239,950886, Wick Bridge    Wick
C.Highland.    R.Wick

History: The first bridge was built slightly upstream, in 1665 upstream. A Mr. Oliphant describes for Macfarlane (1726), "eleven pillars built with loose stones and only timber laid over them, maintained by the southside of the parish for carrying them to the church."
Maps:1640 Blaeu.
Currently: An 1877 rebuild of an 1820 Telford bridge. Three segmental arches.
,navy 325167,954930, Mill of Watten Bridge    Nr Wick
C.Highland.    R.Wick

Maps:1640. Blaeu only
This is not the 3 arch Telford bridge at Watten. It appears to be upstream of that. Bridgend Farm has a very ancient mill. Probably, the bridge on Blaus's map was a mill bridge, but the mill lade was covered over about 100 years ago. Now opened again.
Currently:there appears to be a small humped single arched bridge.

,navy 265469,869624, Alness Bridge   Alness
C.Highland.    R.Averon

History: mentioned in a Parliamentary record of 1649. In 1722, Mr. McKenzie writes for Macfarlane of "a handsome stone bridge of one arch ....near which the Earl of Sutherland encamped in 1715 with the Militia of Ross and Sutherland."
Maps:1640 Blaeu only
Currently:Comm. of Supply. Telford single seg. arch 1810 parliamentary bridge. Ashlar. Strong string course. Adjacent iron walkway.
,navy 225075,921778, Inchnadamph Bridge   Assynyt
C.Highland.    R.Traligill

History: Not known. Clearly present on Pont's map at the outlet of Loch Assynt. Not on Roy; nor is the road through Assynt(see Roysroads.co.uk).
Maps:Pont 4(1600) only.
Currently: Simple modern concrete beam bridge(Photo1).
However, the remains of a previous bridge can be seen a few yards upstream (photos 2 and 3) and a clear ramped approach on the south bank grass, parallel to the present approach (photo4 and 5).
photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 ,navy XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 364524,677672, Beltonford Bridge    nr Dunbar
Lothian    Biel Water

Maps:1640(Blaeu) but not on Roy.
Small 19th century beam bridge with bullustrades.

,navy 363643,675807, Biel Bridge    nr Dunbar
Lothian    Biel Water

Maps:1750 Pont (1600) Blaeu(1650)
small modern beam bridge on access to A1.

,navy 377208,672321,Dunglass Old Bridge    nr Cockburnspath
Berwickshire(border)    Dunglass Water

History: Coburnspath (Colbrandispeth) recorded as part of the Great Post Road north in 1128 (Holyrood charters). This was the southern limit of Lothian. A mill-bridge is first recorded 1617. The earliest crossing was on the shore. A later pathway seems to have wound its way from there up to the location of the present bridge. At this stage the Old Post Road7#44; going north, approached the old bridge by a route much closer to the shore.
Some of the sandstone rubble walls date from before 1617 and may well have a 16th century origin. Buttressing was added around 1648. The 17th century bridge was lower in the chasm than at present with a considerable dip. In 1794 the bridge was raised up to provide a flat decking across the divide. The bridge is on the Adair map (1680s) along with the old road. In 1798 it was bypassed upstream as part of a considerable restructuring of the Post Road. There are five later bridges at around this site.
Maps: 1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair)1640(Blaeu)
Currently: Very difficult to get access. 17th-century. Perhaps some 16th century remains at the base. Very large single stilted semicircular barrel arch about 30ft wide within a chasm. It is over 200ft long and the arch spans about 35ft. Chamfered voussoirs. Width is 15 ft. at its narrowest; 37ft on very splayed approaches. The parapet is 50ft above the river bed. Random uncoursed rubble approaches and coursing on the spandrels. Some parts have large squared well dressed blocks. Iron ties and anchor rails. Decking is completely camouflaged (photo2). On the northern side there is a small earthed up additional arch with a 6ft span which may have been for the mill-lade. Access for any useful inspection is so difficult, due to vegetation, that a winter visit is recommended.
photo photo2 photo3,maroon 376713,671724, Dunglass Castle Bridge    nr Coburnspath
Berwickshire(Border)    Dunglass Water

No historical information known.
Currently:does not exist.
Maps: 1640(Blaeu only)
,navy 376481,672628, Bilsdean Bridge    nr Coburnspath
E.Lothian    Bilsdean Burn

History: On the Great Post Road Berwick to Edinburgh. All the old maps including first edition OS show the old bridge to be just downstream of the spot where the A1 crosses today. Nothing remains of this.
Maps: 1750 (Roy) 1640(Blaeu)
Currently: The replacement was bult in 1800 upstream of the A1. Two almost semicircular arches and coursed rubble spandrels
,navy 399595,652721, Old Bridge Berwick    
England     R.Tweed


History: completed in 1624.
Maps: 1750(Roy) 1640(Blaeu)
Currently: 1624.
LINK TO FULL SUMMARY ,red 390248,665897, Coldingham Bridge   nr Eyemouth
C.Borders.    St Andrews Burn

History: Probably a part of an alternative deviation of The Great Post Road going north to Edinburgh. Edward I stayed in Coldingham on his journey to Scotland in 1296.
Maps: 1640(Blaeu). Not on Roy.
Currently:Complex 19th century construction over a burn
,navy 392611,660842, Ayton bridge    nr Eyemouth
C.Borders.    Eye Water

History: The earliest bridge was 300m downstream as shown on Blaeu's map. It was rebuilt upstream by 1750, and even the village had moved to the west. Old Statistical Accounts(1790's) recorded that this bridge had recently collapsed (Angus Graham). It was located on the on the Berwick to Edinburgh Old Post Road.
Maps: 1750(Roy)1640(Blaeu)
Currently: 1790s single span wide segmental arch (56ft) with well dressed random rubble spandrels and ashlar voussoirs. Parallel widening with a step. Width 11ft extending to 26ft. Modern corbelled widening of footpaths.


,navy 393341,662666, Alewater Bridge   nr Eyemouth
C.Borders.    Ale Water

No historical information known.
Map:1640(Blaeu)
No longer exists
,navy 376977,649203,Fogo Bridge   nr Coldstream
C.Borders    Blackadder Water

History: 1641. Rebuilt in 1843. Panel with coat of arms. Old Stat. Accounts record this as the only bridge in the parish.
Maps: 1750(Roy)
Currently: Single segmental arch. Appears to have been rebuilt in two periods since the 17th century. Well dressed coursed and squared sandstone rubble spandrels, abutments and approaches on the later build, with rusticated sandstone ashlar voussoirs. Parapets more recent. Strong string course. On the original build, the voussoirs are very different squared rubble: evident repairs to the arch; spandrels are faced but not squared or coursed. Two panels, one of 1641, attributing the bridge to James Cockburn and the other, of 1843, recording repairs. The repairs were very substantial; the bridge is of 19th century style, though some earlier features are evident on the downstream side. Original width is 8ft between projected parapets. Full width is 18ft.
Link photo photo photo,maroon 385184,656229, Chirnside Bridge   nr Duns
C.Borders   Whiteadder Water

History: Certainly older than the adjacent mill which was built in 1827. Appears to be at a major traffic junction in 1750 (Roy's map). Macfarlane mentions it it 1720.
Maps: 1750 (Roy)
Currently: Some remaining 18th century features. Two wide flat raised segmental arches with well dressed voussoirs of irregular width. Coursed squared rubble spandrels. Small semicircular flood arch on the ern southern end where the buttressed approaches are in random rubble. This section may be an older part. Strong string course with a corbelled deck table. Refuges. The smaller flood arch is semicircular. The piers,which are are in fine rusticated ashlar (photo), confirm a 19th century date.
photo photo ,navy 371472,646001,Easter Bridge    Greenlaw
C.Borders    R.Blackadder

History: Mentioned in Macfarlane (1720).
Maps: Roy(1750).
Currently: Modern wide.,navy 369300,657252,Longformacus Bridge    nr Duns
C.Borders.    R.Dye

History:Mentioned by Macfarlane (1720s). Dated 1820(plaque). Was this a rebuild?
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: Appears to be late 18th or early 19th century, so the date plaque may well apply to a complete rebuild.
Single raised segmental arch. Ashlar voussoirs. Two plaques (1820 and 1851).
Link ,navy 366404,678456, Belhaven Brewery Bridge    Dunbar
Lothian.    
No historical information known.
Maps: 1750(Roy)

Currently:No longer exists.
,navy 351115,680592, Drembridge    Nr Aberlady/
Lothian   Peffer Burn

History: Labelled as Drembridge on Roy. It lies a little north of the present village of Drem. No historical information known.
Map: Roy(1750)
Currently: 19th century bridge. Minor road bypassed and realigned at the bridge point. ,navy 351927,673784,Nungate Bridge    Haddington
Lothian    R.Tyne

History: Thirteenth century; mentioned in the charters of the Yesterwrits(9), dated 1202, along with a record of the road from Berwick. Further mention in 1282. Also in 1290 (Newbattle charters). There was a nunnery about one mile beyond the eastern entrance to the town, founded in 1178: hence the Nun Gate. A flood is thought to have washed the bridge away in 1358. It was severely damaged at the Seige of Haddington in 1548. Present masonry probably dates from then. It appears that some stones from a ruined section of St.Mary's were used, showing masons' marks. Criminals were 'restrained' on the bridge and hangings took place from the parapets. A ghost, Lady Charteris, known as 'Kitty', has sometimes been seen standing on the decking. There were major repairs commissioned in 1639 and in 1659.
Currently: Circa 1550. Three beautiful large depressed very flat segmental arches in yellow sandstone well dressed rubble. Protruding hood-mould strip. Coursed squared rubble spandrels in red sandstone on older lower parts, but random uncoursed yellow rubble on younger upper parts and approaches. Many serial repairs. Eleven ft. wide decking with steps at one end. A fourth smaller arch at the stepped-end over a flanking road.
Beautifully preserved. An ancient ford can also be seen from the bridge (at Ford Road).
photo photo photo photo photo ,red 353294,674546,Abbey Bridge   Haddington
Lothian    R.Tyne

History: Inglis dates the bridge from 1440 to 1540. The gothic arches suggest 15th century. A priory was founded very nearby, in 1178, by Ada, Countess of Northumberland, mother of Malcolm IV. The priory developed into a Cistercian nunnery with abbey. The Scots Parliament met at the abbey, in 1548, to confirm a treaty with France, whereby the young Mary, Queen of Scots would marry the Dauphin. The Seige of Haddington was taking place less than a mile away, at the time, and the abbey and bridge were almost on the front line. This Abbey was clearly a place of importance and very local historical prominence might explain why the bridge is very wide for the date and location (not on a main highway).
Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s) Blaeu(1640) Pont(1600)
Currently: appears to be 15th century. Three complete gothic drop-centred arches. Red sandstone ashlar and sometimes dressed squared coursed rubble spandrels from many periods. Grey uncoursed random rubble approaches(18th century). Heavy ribbing. Two of the arches have missing ribs but the springstones are still there (see photos). Sixteen ft. wide but evidence of widening by about 18inches (see photo): possibly for refacing only. Very slim voussoirs contrast with heavy ribbing.
Gothic arches suggest an earlier date. This is one of ten remaining gothic bridges in Scotland. Similar in style and substance to the Pencaitland Bridge (also drop centred arches), which is 12km away and credibly attributed to the Sinclairs of Herdmanston. Link photo photo photo photo photo photo,red 351775,673462,Poldrate Mill Bridge   Haddington
Lothian    Mill Lade

History: There are references to the Poldrate Mill or Kirkmill in 1538. This suggests there would be a bridge over the Mill Lade. Borough records for 1682 confirm the existence of a bridge at the Haugh. Slezer's 1673 Prospect of the Town of Haddington appears to show an additional large bridge, but in fact he uses a very characteristic form of artistic license to distort the landscape and amalgamate two different waterways. There was no bridge over the Tyne at this point, as is confirmed by the details of the later (1817) construction of the Waterloo Bridge.(Elizabeth Curtis. pers.comm.) There may have been another small wooden bridge, over the lade, nearer the church. However, Slezer does clearly show the Poldrate Mill along with the mill wheel and its bridge, as they were in 1673.
Maps:Roy(1750), but very indistinct. Importantly, the bridge is not on Blaeu (1640).
Currently: the remnants of the older bridge may be in the extreme left side of the photo, to the the left of the mill-wheel. There was a 19th century reconstruction of the entire building.
photo ,navy 359261,677107,Old Bridge    East Linton
Lothian   R.Tyne

History: The present masonry appears to be from before the time of the 'Rough Wooing' invasion of Southern Scotland, 1547, when the previous stone bridge was destroyed by the English army on retreat. Serial recorded repairs thereafter. In 1594, two pence per ox was charged for repairs. Further repairs decreed in 1625 and 1639. Tolls for 7 years decreed by Parliament in 1661. Widened in 1763 (from 9ft to 12 ft). The bridge was a key element of the Great Post Road north. There was an adjacent upstream ford known to have been used by English troops. The 'Jookstone' was a boulder within the ford that revealed the water level.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640) Pont (1600) Adair (1680s)
Currently: 16th century. 100ft long. Two huge ribbed segmental arches. 44ft span. 11ft rise. Four ribs each. Large buttresses to the abutments. Chamfered voussoirs and chamfered ribs. Many irregularities due to serial repairs. Refuges at one end only. Large yellow and red squared ashlar and coursed sandstone rubble spandrels, tied with anchor rails. (19th century). Marked delamination of the stonework. Splayed approaches. The keystone date is for the widening in 1763. The bridge is now 18ft wide. The original carriageway width of 9ft was narrow for a bridge on an important route. The alignment of approaching roads matches the position of the ford not the bridge.
Link photo photo photo photo ,red 334075,672537,Old (Roman) Bridge   Musselburgh
Lothian    R.Esk

History: Reputed to be Roman because of the proximity to Inveresk Roman fort. However, this is not a Roman bridge and there is no record or evidence of such an early existence; in fact, it is difficult even to obtain any compelling reference to the its claimed existence in the 13th and 14th century. Perhaps it should be mentioned here that early OS maps show a ford adjacent to the bridge. The English retreat from the Battle of Bannockburn was mainly through Carlisle, not Musselburgh, as is often quoted, although Edward II certainly escaped to Dunbar and then sailed for Berwick. Inglis offers evidence for a bridge in 1530. Certainly, it was standing in 1547. Possibly destroyed by English army in 1547 (Battle of Pinkie), and rebuilt in 1548 by Lady Jane Seton. The present structure is remarkably similar to Haddington's Nungate Bridge which also dates from 1548. Parliament decreed repairs in 1597 and in 1625. It had a minor role in the Battle of Dunbar (Cromwell1, 1645). Charles Edward Stuart led his army over the bridge on his way to and from the Battle of Prestonpans (1745). The abutments were opened up in 1809, during a repair, and reputedly, very ancient masonry with oak beams were found inside. This does seem to suggest an earlier existence, perhaps Medieval.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640) Adair(1680s)
Currently:16th century. Three flat chamfered 50ft segmental arches with distortion to two of them. Hood-mould on all arches. Steps at both ends since 1839. 11ft wide cobbled deck. Sagging squared coursed grey rubble spandrels. Large piers (built on branders) with two-stage cutwaters. Built-over refuge over one pier only at SE end. Parapets different from spandrels in ashlar blocks with no string course. North arch now dry. Three hundred yards downstream the old bridge is bypassed by John Rennie's five arched bridge of 1806.
Link photo photo photo photo ,red 344218,669006, Pencaitland Bridge   
Lothian.    Tyne Water

History: The village has a 12th century history. The church is on very ancient foundations. On the bridge is a bridge datestone of 1510, with Sinclair arms; almost certainly, the Sinclairs of Herdmanston. Herdmanston tower is 3km downstream, given to the Sinclairs by charter in 1401. The 1510 date on the bridge could refer to a repair. May be older.
Currently: Many repairs to red sandstone coursed squared rubble spandrels. Parapets more recent and light string course. Two gothic drop centred arches and one semicircular. The flanking arches are for floodwaters. The central arch has very heavy ribbing. Metal ties and anchor rails to arch and spandrels. Unusual castellated coping to parapets. The small gothic flood arch is also ribbed and has been underpinned by a semicircular arch. Twenty-three ft. parapet to parapet; this, with very small arches and heavy ribbing, almost has the feel of a culvert. Certainly widened but difficult to confirm because of the ribbing. RCAHMS confirms an original width of 10-11ft. The bridge is still open to traffic.
Maps: Roy(1750) Adair(1680s)
Link photo photo photo photo photo,red 341279,668927, Ormiston Bridge   
Lothian    Tyne Water

History: Ormiston was a planned village created in 1735. No further historical information known.
Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s)
Currently: A late 18th or early 19th century bridge in random dressed rubble with single semicircular arch. Well dressed voussoirs. Sandstone. Appears to be of a later build than the planned village.
Photo,navy 354141,667344, Yester Bridge   
Lothian    Gifford Water

History: This is probably the location of the Bowbriggis of Bothanis identified in charter No.1051 (dated 1580) in the Yesterwrits. Bothans (Yester) was a very ancient settlement. The present bridge dates from 1744 - a William Adam classic - similar in ways to the Aberfeldy Bridge which he designed for General Wade. However it is also on Adair (1680s) which suggests a previous existence.
Maps:Roy(1750), but unusual depiction. Adair(1680s). Not on Blaeu.
Currently: A beautiful estate bridge (Yester House was also built by Adam). Single span raised semicircular arch with a horizontal decking. Stong string course and arch hood-mould. Obeliscs at the quadrants. Squared well dressed rubble spandrels brought to course. Rubble voussoirs.
photo ,maroon 345239,663887, Keith Bridge   
Lothian    Keith Burn

History: I could find no information at all about this bridge which is a surprise. It lies within 500m of Keith Marischal House, the ancestral seat of the hereditary Great Marichals of Scotland. Some of the house is 16th-century but the ruined chapel dates to the 12th-century. The bridge is present on all of the ancient maps.
Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s) Blaeu(1620).
Currently: A beautiful 18th century single-span stilted segmental arch covering a deep gully. Semi-squared uncoursed rubble with small rather well dressed rubble voussoirs. Still taking traffic. Span around 30ft. Width 20 ft. Horizontal decking with slight splay. Parapets repaired, but the bridge is in remarkably good condition. The most outstanding feature is the ruin of the old bridge that preceded it. On the eastern facade, though not joined, are the protruding abutments, particularly salient from the north bank. The road approach was at a lower level. These ruins are slowly slipping down into the river, according to the occupier of the adjacent cottage, and are particularly vulnerable during floods. So, here we have the remains of a medieval structure that was bypassed immediately on its west side in the late 18th-century. The latter bridge is still operational.
photo photo photo photo photo,navy 353621,634860, Darnick Bridge   Melrose
C.Borders.    R.Tweed

History: Darnick bridge is firmly on Roy's map but no longer exists at this location. It was replaced in 1762 with the present Darnlee Bridge (Bottle Bridge) , which is 500m upstream from the original site(see photo). Roy clearly show the original downstream location and even the 19th century OS map confirms this spot with an 'old bridge pool' next to an old ford, just adjacent to the Huntly Burn confluence. I gather there is nothing to be seen today and no information seems available about the older structure, which is quite distinct from the Pringill's bridge nearby. Turner's sketch is of the later build. Blaeu appears to show a 'bridgend' at the older location, but no bridge.
photo,navy 351990,635491, Pringill's Bridge   Melrose
C.Borders.    R.Tweed

Roy's map shows a very faint outline at this spot which probably represents the remnants of the unusual wooden drawbridge built by the Pringills of Galashiels in the 15th century. The legend confirms Brigend. Alexander Gordon in his Itinerarium (1730) describes the bridge in some detail and a sketch is available (photo)from James Skene's Sketches from the Waverley Novels. The bridge was mentioned in Walter Scott's Monastery. Macfarlane (1720s) notes that there was a bridge there 'the pillars thereof still stand.' The story goes that the Pringill was a rebuild; it's predecessor was built in the 12th-century by David I.
Maps: 1750(Roy) Very faint. Blaeu shows nothing but has a 'Bridgend' further down river at Darnick.
Currently: Nothing exists today.1st edition OS has an 'old bridge pool' at this spot. The Melrose Bridge, some distance downstream, is late 18th century.
photo,navy 358071,648033, Dod Mill Bridge   
C.Borders    Boondreigh Water

History: There appears to be a mill bridge here on Roy's map(1750). The legend is for 'Thirlstane Mills' but there is no road shown crossing the river.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: 1937 plaque.
,navy 373912,637181, Ednam Bridge   
C.Borders    Eden Water

History: Clearly on Roy.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:Three flat three-centred arches with dentillated string course. 19th century.
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,navy 357061,638230, Earlston Bridge   
C.Borders    Leaderwater

History: Close to Dere St going north. There may have been a Roman crossing around this point. The town was expanded in 1736 with the new church. This probably dates the bridge. It appears there was a ford (Craig's Ford) before that.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: beautiful 18th century structure with two wide flat flush segmental arches and heavy cutwaters. Dressed random rubble spandrels and slim rubble and whinstone voussoirs. No string course. Parapets in later material. Coarse triangular coping. Splayed approaches. Nine feet wide p to p. Now a walkway.
photo photo photo photo,maroon 371687,627122, Eckfordmill Bridge   
C.Borders    Kale Water

History: OSA (1790s) describes an old bridge of which the parapets had gone. NSA claims a late 17th century date; built out of church funds.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: looks early19th century.
Single eliptical arch with ashlar voussoirs. Plumb and batter spandrels in coursed and squared rubble. Strong string course with dentillation. Horizontal decking.
,navy 372777,633601,Kelso Bridge   Kelso
C.Borders    River Tweed

History: Kelso had only a ferry over the Tweed until 1754. There were two medieval bridges in Roxburgh, just a few hundred metres to the West of the town, but these had disappeared by the late 15th century. Interestingly, Roy’s survey, which took place around 1754, shows a faint crossing which may represent the bridge under construction. The first attempt to build a bridge was a failure; when the wooden centering was struck, the structure fell down, killing six people. The second attempt lasted until 1794, when it was swept away in bad weather. The present bridge was designed by John Rennie in 1803 and is 50m downstream. The resident engineer was John Duncan. Cofferdams were used in the construction. The bridge has five arches of 72 ft; these were the first elliptical arches in Scotland. An absolutely level decking was also a ‘Rennie’ feature, requiring a built up embankment on the south bank. It is an ashlar-built bridge. There is a very strong string course with dentillated corbelling and pairs of Doric columns at each pier. It is 24 ft. wide. This was Rennie’s first bridge. It cost £12800. Because of this considerable cost, tolls were imposed. These payments gave rise to riots in 1854 and the tolls were abolished later that year. Rennie was further commissioned to build the Waterloo Bridge in London. It was very similar in style (photo 3) but had nine elliptical arches of 120ft. In 1884, the Waterloo began to subside from scour and was dismantled. The stones were sent to the far reaches of the Empire to consolidate historic links. His plans were also used to build London Bridge in 1831. This, too, was dismantled in 1968. Quite remarkably, it was sold and shipped out to Arizona in its entirety. In Kelso, however, Rennie’s bridge is still standing at the south end on the town.
Maps: 1750 ( Roy)

photo photo photo ,navy 363864,623717, Ancrum Bridge    nr Jedburgh
C.Borders.    R.Teviot

History: New build in 1784 by Alexander Stevens, who also built an approaching toll-road. There was certainly an earlier bridge which appears on Pont's map of around 1600. Ancrum and District Heritage Society recently released evidence of the footprint of an earlier bridge in the river below Steven's bridge (see link below). In Oct.2020 results were released: carbon-dating of timber from ancient branders in the foundations have proved to be from the mid 15th century. A more accurate date of 1429 has now been revealed by dendro-isotope dating. The Society has also presented documentary evidence of a bridge in 1549 and many more historical references through the 16th and 17th centuries. Documents have been found relating to a medieval Via Regis, presumably diverting the old Roman Dere St. through this crossing. An Act of Parliament sanctioned tolls in 1698. Strangely there is little mention of this old bridge in the early 18th century although Macfarlane mentions a bridge in the1720's. Interestingly, the bridge is on Roy's map but there are no approach roads and the absence of the usual double red bar notation might suggest that the bridge was derelict or non-functional by 1750.
Maps:Roy(1750)Blaeu(1640) Pont 35.
Currently: The present bridge is an elaborate later-18th-century structure. Three segmental arches. A very beautiful bridge with large laterally dentillated ashlar voussoirs and a hood moulding. Most of the stonework is in finely squared and dressed freestone rubble and there is a corbel supported string course suggesting a decking table. The refuges are triangulated and rise from the cutwaters. The piers are in ashlar. This is a wide bridge: around 18ft. Conical finials at each quarter. It seems that some of the masonry may have come from the earlier structure. There are remarkable similarities to Newbridge, of Edinburgh, which was also built by Stevens. Drygrange and Kelso Teviot bridges were also by Stevens.
Regarding the riverbed below the bridge, wade-through and walk-over investigations were followed by a definitive drone photograph showing the remnants of stone platforms. Significant remains of oak timber branders were found. In October 2020, dendrochronology and C14 finally revealed a mid-1400s date for the oak samples.
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,navy 365267,620593,Canongate Bridge   Jedburgh
C.Borders    Jed Water

History: Historically important Borders town because of its proximity to England; the seat of one of the four great Scottish Border abbeys dating from the time of David 1. The town was invaded three times by English armies in the early 14th century and burnt to the ground. The present bridge is from the 16th century, but it seems certain that there was an earlier one. Two ancient medieval roads approached Jedburgh from the south. Bonnie Prince Charlie's army crossed the bridge in 1745 and billeted in the town. The Highlanders then went on to Carlisle by the Note o'the Gate pass to the SW. The Roman Dere St. approaches Jedburgh from the SE and crosses the Teviot River just two miles north of the town. This road was certainly used in medieval times with a likely deviation through the town and over the bridge and on to another medieval bridge at Ancrum over the Teviot.
Maps:Roy(1750) Oddly not on Blaeu.
Currently: 16th century. Three ribbed segmental arches with less than 30ft span. Four chamfered ribs (two appear to be missing). No voussoir rings as such but strong hood-mould layer. Clear evidence of ashlar rebuilding on the ribs. Very large piers. Cutwaters extending to refuges. Very well dressed squared coursed stonework on the spandrels. Defensive twist at each end to deter horsemen, and the approaches are almost 90˚ to the bridge. The bridge is nine to ten ft. wide; quite narrow for a major route.
Link photo photo photo ,red 345837,644394,Stow Bridge   nr Lauder
C.Borders    Gala Water

History: 1654. Recorded as a packhorse bridge, perhaps because of the low parapets. However, Hinchcliffe might disagree. In fact, it may be a rather late 'collection' bridge, as it was built by the kirk session of adjacent St. Mary's Church, which itself dates from the 15th century, and has a long history of serial building, dating back to the 13th century. The bridge may have been used subsequently, by pack trains, as it lies on the ancient road north from Gala to Edinburgh.
Maps:1750(Roy). Not on Blaeu. Roy's map shows three separate roads at Stow, going north to south. The bridge was on an interconnection route.
Currently: 17th century. Ruinous, three segmental arched, humped, undressed random rubble bridge, which is part of a causeway. Eight feet wide, parapet to parapet (packhorse bridges are expected to be 6ft wide or less). But the parapets no longer exist, only their foortprint. It has beautiful wide arches with deep rubble voussoirs. The main span is 47ft. There is buttressing on the north facade and small triangular cutwaters, both upstream and downstream. The approaches on the lesser arches have collapsed away on the north aspect. There are odd squinch-like features at the outer ends of the spandrels (photo). Parapets are very low, but this may not be an original feature. A modern lime concrete structure now supports the primary flood arch, which is unfortunate.
photo photo photo photo,maroon 307993,679299, Nethermill Bridge    Abercorn
C.W.Lothian.    Midhope Burn

There is a plaque claiming a build-date of 1719. If this is correct,it is quite a surprise because style is from very much later.This may be a reflection of its prestigious architects: Bruce or Adam. In any event, there must have been a predecessor as the bridge appears on the very oldest maps.
Maps: Blaeu(1640) Adair(1680s) Not on Roy.
Currently:Very flat early 19th century. Segmental arch.
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,navy 304328,676101,Bridgend Bridge    Kingscavel
C.W.Lothian.    Haugh Burn

History: Adair shows this tiny bridge on the upper reaches of the Midhope burn. He shows a road between Winchburgh and Kingscavil.
Maps: Adair(1680)
Currently: An early 20th century culvert. Twin pipes. 25m wide busy road.
photo,navy 311945,672772,New Bridge   Newbridge
C.W.Lothian.    R.Almond

History: Ancient crossing. Roy shows roads to Kirkliston and the main road to Broxburn and Glasgow. Maxwell suggests possible Roman crossing on continuation of Dere St. on its way through Gogar and Ingleston to Falkirk. Clearly it was a later bridge on Roy and on Blaeu. Macfarlane presents a 17th century record of a bridge with 2 bows at Hall Listoun. A 1685 Act of Parliament describes 'Newliston Bridge'(the Newliston Estate is just 500m to the NW of the present bridge.) The act decreed vacant stipend monies for maintenance.
Maps:1750(Roy) Adair(1680) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: Alexander Stevens. 1800
A lovely early 19th century structure. Two wide segmental arches with a small flood arch. Corbelling on the string course and laterally dentillated ashlar voussoirs. Oculus. Apparently there is bolt on the NE approach, inserted in 1846 as part of the first OS levelling in Scotland. The bridge is now closed to traffic.
Link photo ,navy 312358,673845, Maitland Bridge    Kirkliston
C.W.Lothian.    R.Almond

History: Named after Alexandaer Ramsay-Gibson Maitland chairman of the local Turnpike trust.
Maps: 1750(Roy) rather indistinct. 1780s(Adair).
Currently: Early 19th century. Three arched rubble bridge with ashlar voussoirs and rounded ashlar piers and abutments. Seems a large well built structure for minimal purpose.
,navy 309174,672081, Brox Burn Bridge    Newbridge
C.W.Lothian.    Brox Burn

History: Kilpunt, which means Bridgend in Gaelic. , is mentioned in 13th century Newbattle Abbey charters. Today there is a Kilpunt House and a Kilpunt Farm nearby. No further historical information known.
Maps: 1750(Roy) Blaeu(1640). Also on Adair(1680s)
Currently: This little bridge has a confirmed location by cross-referencing Roy with the 19th century OS. A small single flushed segmental arch in rubble with rubble voussoirs. Horizontal decking. Appears to be late 18th century. However, there is an interesting revetment on the downstream south bank which may be remains of an earlier abutment.
photo ,navy 317951,675463,Old Brig   Cramond
C.Edinburgh.    R.Almond

History: Built in1488. Two arches collapsed in 1587. Parliament reported '...the brig of Crawmound, quhilk now and hes bene this lang tyme fallin down and na passage hed or may be hed thairby' It possibly remained unreliable until 1617 when there was a complete rebuild except for the remaining western arch of original design. Even the piers and cutwater were refashioned. There were further repairs in 1687 by Robert Mylne master mason to the Crown. Also repaired in 1761, 1775 and 1854. Walter Scott recounts a story that James V was attacked by brigands while crossing the bridge, incognito and without entourage. A local man intervened and saw off the robbers. Unaware it was the King, the man then welcomed him into his home, for a while, to clean up and recover. He was suitably rewarded in due course. There followed a tradition of Royal hand-washing on the bridge, attributed to James V but subsequently honoured by George IV.
Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s). Oddly not on Blaeu's map
Bypassed upstream in 1823 by Rennie's bridge.
Currently: A 15th century old yellow sandstone ashlar and squared coursed rubble bridge with uncoursed random rubble approaches. Flat decking. Three stilted pointed arches of around 35 ft span. The eastern one appears almost segmental.The western arch is the oldest and has four huge ribs and a countercourse ring of chamfered voussoirs added to by the first chamfered rib. The two eastern 17th century arches have larger unchamfered voussoirs in a single course. The central arch has the smallest span which is odd. Cutwaters are of varying shape which is also strange. The bridge is is 13 ft wide from parapet to parapet. Strong string course rises up at crown of the arches. Very well maintained with recent pointing.

photo photo photo photo photo,red 314634,669076,Dalmahoy Bridge   Edinburgh
C.Edinburgh.    Gogar Burn

History: Series of letters to and from the Earl of Morton regards a build by Alexander Laing. Completed 1787. This was clearly a rebuild as there was a bridge on the Roy map.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: Late 18th century. Beautiful, elaborate, very well built estate bridge. Single semicirc.arch. Hood mould. Ashlar voussoirs and coursed ashlar spandrels. Random rubble abutments. False balustrading to parpets. 16 ft wide.
photo ,navy 316011,669824, Addiston Bridge    Edinburgh
C.Edinburgh.    Gogar Burn

History: This remarkable little bridge is about 100m south of the A71 and upstream of the present crossing. The road was straightened in the early 19th century as seen on the Ainslie map (1821) thus bypassing the old bridge. However, the old structure is still standing although it is now semi-ruinous. It appears on the Adair map (1682) but is not on Blaeu(1640) which suggests a build date around 1650. The old road, approaching the bridge from the NW, is also still there (photo) although, as with the bridge, access is very difficult.
Maps: Roy(1750) Adair (1680s) and Ainslie(1821)
Currently: 17th century. Well dressed stone except for rather crude masonry on the abutments. Almost semicircular arch with ashlar voussoirs. However, most of the decking and facing has fallen away; much of it is in the river. Half of the arch on each side has also gone, offering a very narrow and precarious way over. Curiously, it appears that some reparative masonry work has been applied, sometime in its long history as a ruin; a squinch has been built on the NE facing to prevent further collapse. This has been a shoring up initiative rather than a restorative one. Also, the paired down facings have also been supported with some well dressed stones.
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photo photo photo ,maroon 314900,674129, Gogar Bridge    Edinburgh
C.Edinburgh.    Gogar Burn

Maps:Adair(1680s) Blaeu(1640) Pont(1600)
Currently: No longer exists. Edinburgh Airport runway.
,navy 316613,672332, Gogar Bridge    Edinburgh
C.Edinburgh.    Gogar Burn

Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s) Pont(1600)
Currently: submerged below a modern expressway and flyover.
Note: About 250m to the north lies Gogar Castle bridge which was built in the 17th century. It does not appear on the old maps. ,navy 322904,673229,Old Bridge   Coltbridge
C.Edinburgh.   Leith Water

History: Also described as 'Cot'Bridge. Defended by dragoons in the 1745 Rebellion and then abandoned by them 'to the consternation of the citizens.' Main route west of the city. Rebuilt 1766. Alexander Stevens.
Newer adjacent bridge 1841
Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Late 18th century. Single recessed segmental arch. Horizontal deck. Coursed rubble.
Link ,navy 322437,672167, Gorgie Bridge    C.Edinburgh.
   

History:No longer exists. This was a mill bridge. Gorgie Mill first recorded in 1452. In 1600 occupied by Johne Broune(see Sauchton Bridge).
The Gorgie Burn, a tributary of Leith Water, gave its name to Gorgie. It is now subterranean. It was clearly on Roy along with the mill. Currently: The bridge no longer exists
,navy 321948,671858,Old Saughton Bridge    C.Edinburgh.
Lothian    Leith Water

History: 1605 petition to the Privy Council "The New Brig on the Water of Leith being very far decayed in the Pends and Puttis thereof, a commission to be given to Johne Broune in Gorgiemill to build a bridge at Sauchtonhall of four bows (arches), all the pillars to be of massive stone work, and the pend to be of timber." Repaired in 1630 and 1670. Tolls applied by Act of Parliament in 1663 and also to nearby crossings. Renewed in 1669 Complete rebuild in 1784, a little upstream where the ford was located. This last was destroyed about 1908. Had three segmental arches.
Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s)
Not on Blaeu

Link ,navy 321549,669067,Dell Road bridge   Colinton
C.Edinburgh.    Leith Water

History: Also Spylaw Bridge. 166Ƽ but this is too early for present elliptical arch. The first elliptical arch in Scotland was at Kelso in 1803.
Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s)
Currently:Probably early 19th century.
Single elliptical arch. Widened.
Link1,navy 318275,667743,Old Bridge   Currie
C.Edinburgh.    Leith Water

History: New Stat. Accts. 1845 ' Bridge said to be 500 years old' but this has not been confirmed. "As deep as Currie Brig" is a proverb suggesting cunning and shrewdness. The bridge was on the main road to Lanark from Glasgow. First record in 1666: the Covenanter Battle of Rullion Green. Rebuilt in 1896 and widened on the downstream side.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair) 1640(Blaeu) Pont(1600)
Currently: The eastern downstream side is 19th century with a stilted segmental recessed arch in ashlar and a solid hood-mould. Squared rubble spandrels now brought to course. More recent parapets with coursing and string course. Iron ties (photos 1 and 2). The western upstream side appears original (probably 17th century) but in such good condition that the dressed rubble arch may have been taken down and then restored. Rubble voussoirs and crude hood-mould. No chamfering which is significant for dating. Random rubble spandrels are pitch-faced but not squared and only partially coursed with some residual sagging which has now been strengthened. There is no string course on the upstream side (photos 3 and 4).
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photo photo photo photo ,maroon 324127,673927,Bells Brae Bridge   Dean Village
C.Edinburgh.   Leith Water

Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair) 1640(Blaeu) Pont (1600)

History: This crossing, in the ancient Dean Village, was the main exit from the city towards the Queen's Ferry over the Forth. The village was famous for its mills and dates from the 12th century. There was certainly a bridge here through antiquity: probably wooden. There is a datestone (1643) at one end taken from a nearby flour mill but the present bridge is late 18th or early 19th century. Bipassed in 1831 by Thomas Telford's magnificent Dean Bridge which is high above it.
Currently: 18th/19th century. Single segmental arch stilted. Mainly coursed rubble.
photo,navy 326840,676409, Ballantyne's Bridge   Leith
C.Edinburgh.    Leith Water

Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s) Blaeu(1640) Pont(1600)
Currently:No longer exists
History:Seems to match the location of the bridge built by Robert Ballantyne, Abbot of Holyrood; a three arched toll bridge was built in 1493. Leith OSA notes that it was rebuilt in 1602; there were tolls for animals and people but none for carriages. It had been recently removed at the time of the OSA. Roy's map appears to show the 'Shore' road extending round into Sherriff Brae. On the north side, the Dock Place can be seen. Ballantyne's bridge was demolished in 1788 and replaced by a drawbridge further downstream mentioned in the OSA. The piers of the old bridge were reputed to be extant in 1892 and were excavated in 1953 along with the remains of St. Ninian's Chapel. The replacement drawbridge was at Bernard St., but this too was replaced in 1897.
Roy's map shows nothing at the site of Junction Bridge. This was not built until 1812.
photo ,navy 325983,676058, Bonnington Bridge   C.Edinburgh.
   Leith Water

History: The bridge on Roy appears to match the location of Bonnington Bridge and yet the latter was not built until 1902 (Engineer David Proudfoot). However the the configuration of roads which match Cable's Wynd running into Bonnington Road and on to Broughton Road seems to confirm the location; furthermore 'Pilrig' can be seen immediately south of the bridge on Roy. Although unnamed, the Bonnyhaugh also is evident on Roy. In fact the 6 inch OS 1850's map also confirms a narrow bridge at Bonnington although it is not specifically named . In 1850 the southern approach road to this bridge is called Bonnington Road rather than its contemporary namesake which is at ninety degrees to it. So it seems there was a bridge at Bonnington 150 years before the present one was constructed. The older bridge appears in an 1895 photograph by John McKean: a winter scene shows a narrowed bridge with a cart and horse crossing. (PA 49/4 RCAHMS). Bonnington bridge was not shown on Blaeu or Adair.
Maps:1750
Currently: early 20th century. Two recessed segmental arches. Ashlar voussoirs. Coursed rubble walls. Magnificent ballustrading to parapets. . ,navy 327832,671089, Cameron Bridge     Liberton
C.Edinburgh.    Pow Burn

Cameron House in 1890s. Adair's map from the late 17h century shows three small bridges on the Pow and Braid Burns on the south side of Edinburgh. A 1661 Act of Parliament sancioned tolls for their upkeep and repair. These waterways have long been rechanneled and run below ground on courses which have clearly changed. Today's Cameron Bridge is a roundabout over the Braid Burn. However, on Adair's map it was on the Pow Burn.
On Roy it appears to be over the Braid Burn next to Bridgend farm.
Maps:1750 Adair(1680s)
Currently: Culverted.

,navy 327092,670372, Dams Bridge     Liberton
C.Edinburgh.    Braid Burn

Adair's map from the late 17h century shows three small bridges on the Pow and Braid Burns on the south side of Edinburgh. A 1661 Act of Parliament sancioned tolls for their upkeep and repair. These waterways have long been rechanneled and run below ground on courses which have clearly changed. There appears to be a well defined bridge at 'Dams' which may be around this spot
Maps: Roy(1750) Adair(1680s)
Currently: culverted.

,navy 331467,672581, Brunstane Bridge    by Portobello
C.Edinburgh.    Brunstane Burn

History: Also known as Maitland Bridge after John Maitland who built the current Brunstane House in 1639. This was the estate bridge. Parliamentary Record of 1641 shows a toll of 1p per horse and 2p per cart applying to all passage between Musselburgh and Maitland and to any traffic bypassing between these bridges and the sea. This was ratified in 1661. The toll suggests that there may have been a road through Brunstane House to Edinburgh. The stream marked the boundary of Edinburgh City. This is one of the oldest bridges in Edinburgh. It is also a skew bridge and appears to be shown as such on Roy's map.
Maps:1750(Roy) Adair(1680s) and 1640(Blaeu)
Currently: Appears more 18th than 17th century in style. Single semicircular arch. Skewed. In relative disrepair and very overgrown. Two orders of voussoirs. side voussoirs are crumbling. This is a 'false-skew' and the stressed voussoirs are typical. See photos. Grey uncoursed and squared rubble spandrels. Long grey uncoursed random rubble approaches with buttressing.
This must be the earliest skewed bridge in Scotland; they were very rare prior to the railways. They were difficult to build, poorly understood and not really considered safe. This very precious bridge is very neglected and appears to be decaying.
photo photo photo,maroon 332734,673081, Magdalene Bridge   by Portobello
C. Lothian.   Brunstane Burn

History: Built adjacent to the former medieval Magdalene Chapel. Records of Parliament 1661: Tolls of 1d per horse and 2d per cart. Roy describes "Magdalenland". Very firmly on Blaeu and clearly part of the Great Post Road, north from Berwick. Repairs ordered by Parliament in 1567. In 1575 'in dangeare of falling gif it not be speedilie helpit" (Graham) . Rebuilt early 19th century. Possibly John Rennie.
Maps:1640 (Blaeu) 1750(Roy) Adair(1680s)
Currently:19th century ashlar very flat eliptical arch and strong string course.

,navy 328972,670213, French Mills Bridge    Little France
C.Edinburgh.    Niddrie Burn

History: "French Mills" is described on Roy at this crossing. Mary Queen of Scots lived at Craigmillar Castle in 1566 with her large French entourage. This explains the 'Little France' name of the area.
The stream is now submerged under the new hospital network of roads and nothing remains of the bridge. There is a painting of the bridge and mill in the National Gallery by Somerville (1780).
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair) possibly.

,navy 328373,668266, Broken Brigg    Southhouse
C.Edinburgh.    Niddrie Burn

History:Not known
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair)
Currently:Burn completely culverted for several hundred yards.
,navy 310844,647336, Ingistoun Bridge    Dolphinton
C.Borders    GarvaldBurn

History:Nothing remains. perhaps a culvert. 1831 turnpike.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Burn appears culverted
,navy 313151,645177, Blyth Bridge    nr West Linton
C.Borders.    Tarth Water

History: Adjacent to a two storey mill with a mill-wheel. The building dates from 1817.
Maps: Roy(1750)
Currently: Early nineteenth century random rubble bridge with large well dressed spandrels in a very flat segmental arch. Completely flat deck. ,navy 314130,652471, Brigghouse Bridge    Lyneside
C.Borders.    Lynne water

History: Located on a Roman Road going NE to Edinburgh. Described as Brigghouse Bridge on Roy. Now called Lyneside House Bridge. West Linton was also on the most important drove road going south which skirted the river at this point but did not cross it.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Appears to be an early 19th century Commission of Supply type bridge with horizontal deck and raised arch. Recessed ashlar voussoirs. Single segmental arch. Spandrels in semi-squared rubble brought to course.
photo,navy 327537,662798, Roslin Bridge    
Roslin Castle C.Midlothian   N.Esk

History: Adair's map(1680s) shows a bridge at Roslin Castle, crossing the North Esk. It is located exactly where Adair indicates, near the medieval moat-bridge which accesses the main entrance. The river bridge does not feature on Roy's map which suggests that it was already a ruin in 1750.
Currently: a solitary abutment ruin surviving on the west bank of the river just beside the castle walls. Submerged in undergrowth, it is very dilapidated and overgrown, quite precariously perched over a deep chasm down to the river. About 3mx3m of solid masonry. Coursed, quite well dressed, squared rubble on one side; random undressed rubble on the other.

photo photo photo photo photo,navy 323599,659567, North Esk Bridge   Penicuik
C.Midlothian    R.North Esk

History:Not known, but Telford's road and bridge were built in 1812. This bridge appears to be a little downstream with different approach roads.
Maps: Roy( 1750). Adair(1680s) Currently:Telford Bridge 1812.
Widened 1931.
,navy 323673,659561, Blackburn Bridge   Penicuik
C.Midlothian    Black Burn

History:Not known, . This bridge appears to be a little upstream of its location on Roy and Adair.
Maps: Roy( 1750). Adair(1680s).
Currently: 19th century .
,navy 321963,658975, Centurian's Bridge    
Penicuik House C.Midlothian   N.Esk

History: Also known as Roman bridge. Built 1738 by 2nd Baronet Clerk at Newbiggin House, an early 17th century mansion which he had owned since 1654. John Baxter was the estate mason bridge builder. A new 'Penicuik House' was built on the Newbbiggin footprint in 1761.
Maps:1750(Roy).
Currently: 18th century. The majestic avenue leading from the house to the bridge continues beyond it, on the other bank, and then appears to peter out, going nowhere. On the near bank, the approach road is implausibly steep. On Roy, the main approach to Newbiggin was from the north, not from the bridge. This is very beautiful early 18th century estate bridge, impressively restored in 2014. Unusualy decorative in style for its time. Almost semicircular humped arched with 4 additional pseudo flood arches in the nature of Georgian follies: too high to be useful as flood arches. Two of these semicircular oculas are fashioned into small chambers. Very well dressed voussoirs, possibly ashlar. Uncoursed squared and dressed rubble spandrels and approaches. Unusual ornamental resetting of the arch within the spandrels. 9-10 ft wide between parapets.

photo photo photo photo photo,maroon 316155,656183, Carlops Bridge   nr.Penicuik
C.Midlothian.    North Esk Water

History: Not known. Patie's Mill bridge nearby is early 19th century so no need for confusion.
Maps: Possibly on Roy( 1750). Firmly on Adair(1680s).
Currently: A fully flat-decked 19th century bridge with very high spandrels. Recent parapets. Small semicircular arch way below. Almost a culvert.
,navy 325412,661946, er Auchendinny Bridge    
C.Midlothian    Glencorse Burn

History: Ancient main road to the SW and Peebles. In 1601 petition to the King for repairs, along with Wester Auchendinny., with consequent tolls (Annals of Pennicuik).
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair). But not on Blaeu.
Modern concrete lintles and pillars supporting 19th century decking and parapets.

,navy 325187,661717, Wester Auchendinny Bridge    
C.Midlothian    N.Esk

History: Ancient main road to the SW and Peebles. In 1590s, a toll at the bridge charged two pence per ox, 'this being the only direct passage between Edinburgh and the south'. In 1601, a petition to the King for repairs. Appears from sketches to have been a single semicircular build. Now, complex with railway tunnel at angles below it.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair) 1640(Blaeu) 1600(Pont)
Currently: An impressive early 19th century single segmental arch in decorated dentillated ashlar . Railway tunnel adjacent but later. An abutment ruin a little upstream of the bridge was recenly discovered by Mr.T.Robertson. Presumably this is from the 16th century structure (photo3).
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,navy 330387,666107,Lasswade Bridge    Nr.Dalkeith
C.Midlothian    R.South Esk

History: recorded early 18th century, but also on Blaeu(1640). Part of the road south to Melrose and Jedburgh in later 18th century. Evidence of major repairs in 1776 and plans to widen in 1795.
Maps:1750(Roy) Blaeu(1640) Pont (1600)
Currently: mostly late 18th, early 19th century. Upstream facade may be older, though a metal foot gangway has been added , supported bt an extended 19th century pier. Clear evidence of parallel widening. Coursed squared sandstone rubble with ashlar voussoirs with a flat second order (almost a hood but not recessed) . Two segmental arches, with cutwaters superimposed by elongated buttressing. The cutwaters appear older. Parapets in modern ashlar with solid coping. Interesting approaches in undressed uncoursed random rubble, which also may be older. Tollhouse adjacent.
Link photo photo photo photo photo ,maroon 332969,667563, Lugton Bridge    Dalkeith
C.Midlothian    North Esk

History:Dalkeith NSA (1840) notes that there was a bridge here in 1594 which was old and decaying. It was repaired by supplies provided by an act of Parliament and tolls were thereafter imposed both here and at the nearby fords. Great storms in 1681 required further government repairs in 1685. There was a complete new build with the early turnpike in 1754 (in time for Roy's map.) But this was poorly built and had to be redesigned in 1765; widened in 1814 and completely rebuilt in 1838 when expanded to 40ft wide. Dated 1765.
Maps:1750(Roy) Adair(1680s) 1640(Blaeu) Pont(1600)
Currently:18th century and early 19th century. Spandrels in coursed squared red sandstone rubble. Grey sandstone younger parapets. Segmental arch with well dressed ashlar voussoirs and double hood mould. Some of the lower abutment stonework is ashlar and may be from an older bridge.
Link photo,navy 333904,667750,Old Cow Bridge   Dalkeith
Midlothian    South Esk

History: On the route from Dalkeith to Mussleburgh. Became a ruin in the 1950s and subsequently demolished in the 1980s. NSA notes 1594 (repair). Also repaired in 1663. Had 2 segmental arches. Now within the Dalkeith Country Park.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair)
Currently:16th century ruin. A revetment only remains on the west bank (photo1) and on the side a very tall abutment and approach ramp (from the water edge photo 2) with some parapet above with overgrown approach decking (photo3). Nothing remains of arches or spandrels.
photo photo photo ,navy 333630,667068,Newmills Bridge   Dalkeith
Midlothian    South Esk

History: Dalkeith OSA; Built 1746. Widened in 1812. Borthwick NSA notes that the bridge was carried away in 1837 by exceptional floods. Rebuilt in 1839.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th century. Three span with segmental arches

,navy 332589,664915,Lothian Bridge   Newbattle
Midlothian   South Esk

History:Dated plaque 1810
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:early 19th century. Single segmental arch.
,navy 333146,665710,Newbattle Bridge   nr Dalkeith
Midlothian    South Esk

History:16th century, possibly earlier. Directly adjacent to Newbattle Abbey, which was founded in 1140 by Cistercian monks. There are many Newbattle charters but none specifically identifies the bridge. However, a 13th century ford is recorded in Charter 275, at "Stockford" , specified to be close to the Abbey. Serious repairs in 1661. Parliament awarded 500 merks towards the repairs, from the vacant stipend. The abbey was secularised in the 17th century to become the seat of the Marquis of Lothian.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair) 1640(Blaeu) Pont(1600)
Currently:15th or16th century.Two very slightly pointed arches. Recessed ashlar voussoirs. Not chamfered. Heavily restored parapet with refuge on each side above cutwaters; oddly one refuge is triangular the other circular. Hood-mould. Squared and coursed rubble spandrels. These pointed ashlar arches may be restored but the retained gothic profile is significant. Pont did not cover this area.
photo photo photo,red 333670,666587,Maiden Bridge   Newbattle
Midlothian    South Esk

History: Late 15th century. The Maiden was Margaret Tudor, daughter of Henry VII and sister to Henry VIII. She married JamesIV of Scotland at Richmond Palace in 1503. The new thirteen year old queen then came north to Scotland in a grand journey, and it was recorded there was a need to 'make by force wayes for her carriage'. The marriage train came through Berwick towards Musselburgh and then along the Salter's Road (A6094) to Maiden Bridge. It seems probable that the bridge was already in existence in 1500 but not too much earlier than that or we might expect to see a pointed arch.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair) 1640(Blaeu) Pont(1600)
Currently: Original late 15th century.
Single semicircular arch with heavily chamfered voussoirs and three very worn ribs, reset on the downstream face, flush on the upstream,with chamfering. 48ft span and 12 ft wide. Largely squared rubble, though very weathered, and coursing on the upstream facing. Strong protuberant string course, partially lost. Very weathered hood-moulds. Younger parapet above. Three enormous lateral buttresses to each abutment except on the NE approach where splaying occurs. Here, there is an odd slit in the masonry which may be a defensive feature; alternatively it may have served as drainage. The bridge lies within the old Newbattle Abbey estate and offered passage from this across to Dalkeith town. Today the bridge is rather sad and dilapidated and needs some maintenance.
Link photo photo photo photo photo,red 334542,661137,Gore Bridge   Gorebridge
Midlothian   Gore water

History:Not known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Fully flat-decked 19th or early 20th century segmental bridge. ,navy 332379,663530,Dalhousie Castle Bridge   nr. Gorebridge
Midlothian   South Esk

History:Roy's road from Galashiels to Edinburgh crossed here, and through the castle grounds before progressing to Bonnyrigg. It was later bypassed twice, a little to the north. The bridge has been described as late 18th century in date, but this may need to be reviewed. The adjacent castle has a 13th century history, although the present build is largely 17th century; the bridge style appears compatible with the latter date. Its narrow width and sytle of voussoirs give weight to its firm presence on the old maps. The Roy map also outlines the approaching roads.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair) Possibly Blaeu. Bleau's road to Edinburgh crossed here. (1640)
Currently: 17th century. Single wide segmental arch with chamfered voussoirs. Splayed wings. Coursed squared well dressed rubble spandrels and abutments in pink sandstone. Seven and a half feet between the parapets. Very well dressed coping which may be later. Unusual wooden structure attached, which is not corbelling and seems to have little utility. The bridge is rather dilapidated and in need of repair, particularly on the side downstream buttress and adjacent voussoirs. This little bridge is rather an underestimated treasure.
photo photo photo photo photo ,maroon 331785,659511,Carrington Mill Bridge   nr. Gorebridge
Midlothian    Redside Burn

History: This bridge seems to on a former road going north from Temple towards Edinburgh. It was on John Adair's map of 1690. It appears that it was by-passed in 1811, no doubt because it was too narrow. The bypass bridge is 400m downstream at Carrington Bridge. Confusion arises because stonework and a plaque were taken from one of the Carrington bridges, to be embedded in Braidwood Bridge nearby. It seems pretty certain that it was the 1811 bridge that was involved, probably at the time the latter was widened in the later 19th century.
Maps: Adair 1690. Unclear on Roy, but Roy shows the old road alignment. Not on Pont or Blaeu.
Currently. This looks like a 17th century bridge, in particular because it is 11 ft. wide without parapets; probably 8 ft wide , p to p. This width is simply not found in early 19th century new-builds. The stonework is of well dressed, squared,coursed sandstone rubble, and so excludes most of the 18th century. A date compaible with Adair's map is appropriate. The arch is in ashlar. Parapets are absent. It has a span of about 6m and slightly splayed approaches. Very overgrown. The bridge is about to collapse. (Nov. 2020).
photo photo photo photo photo ,maroon 331466,658773,Temple Village Bridge   
Midlothian    South Esk River

History: The village takes its name from the famous military order of the Knights Templar whio had their Scottish base here from the 12th to the 14th centuries. An ancient church is nearby the bridge. There is no information obout the original bridge.
Maps: Adair (1690) Roy(1750)
Currently: A small 20th century concrete structure. However the abutments remain ( Nov2020) and appear to contain traces of a predecessor.
photo ,navy 332155,659449,Arniston Bridge    near Gorebridge
Midlothian    South Esk River

History: This tiny bridge appears on John Adair's map (1680) on the South Esk just before the confluence with the Redside Burn. On Roy's map (1750) is seems to be slightly downriver, just below the confluence, but Roy is very messy at this point and it could be that the geography of the confluence has changed. The bridge is not on Blaeu(1640). William Roy was a previous employee of Robert Dundas (3rd Lord Arniston) It seems likely that his surveying would be accurate on this estate which suggests that the river confluence has changed a little. It generally appears that there was a road from Arniston House crossing here and going on to further cross the Redside Burn at the Old Carrington Mill Bridge. The present Arniston House was designed by William Adam and built between 1726 and 1753 on the footprint of an older early 17th-century structure. This little bridge must date to the earlier policies which dates it to 1620.
Maps: Adair and Roy. Not on Blaeu.
Currently: Only the abutments remain but these are intact on both banks of the river. They are very delapidated and overgrown. Stonework is largely in coursed squared rubble. There is a well built revetment on north bank of the river opposite the confluence. There is no evidence of any other bridge further downstream. The access pathways are now largely overgrown. It is not easy to visit although Arniston House offers a warm welcome.
photo photo ,navy 333327,637208,Cuddy Bridge   Innerleithen
C.Borders    Leithen Water

History: Cuddy Brig. 1701. Built with vacent stipend money to permit parishioners to get to church. As such it could be considered a late 'collection' bridge. The church was on the west bank of the burn. The bridge became the main crossing point, to west, on the road along north bank of the Tweed. It was bypassed downstream by the turnpike in the 1770's and now serves as a footbrige accessing the Pirn Hill. Parapet and upper courses were rebuilt in 2006.
Maps: Doubtful on Roy and not on Blaeu or Pont. However it appears on William Edgar's 1741 map and its build is well documented.
Currently: Beautifully preserved early 18th century bridge in roughly coursed undressed random rubble with rough rubble voussoirs of unequal length. Stilted segmental arch. 9 feet wide. Splayed parapets with roughly dressed coping (recently reconstructed). photo ,maroon 325049,640293,Tweed Bridge   Peebles
C.Borders   R.Tweed

History: Originally wooden. Stone from 1465. OSA notes there was a toll in 1565. Fully rebuilt in 1663, using stone from the ruin of St.Andrew's Church, and further extended in 1799. New Stat.Accts (1834) : "Only 8ft wide but next summer it is hoped to widen it under an act of parliament"". Duly completed by adding 6ft on either side. In 1899, further widened to 40 ft on the downstream side. Roy shows a ferry alongside the bridge. This is confirmed on Armstrong. It is on the most important drove road to the south (Haldane). Two roads went south from the bridge in 1750. Today they are represented by The Southern Upland way and the Cross Border Drove Road.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1640(Blaeu).
Currently: Five late 19th century segmental arches with ashlar voussoirs. Spandrels in semi-coursed well dressed rubble. Pilasters and dentillated band course. The cutwaters are triangular on the upstream (ancient) side and rounded on the downstream (19th century.) The arch spans vary a little, around 39ft. However, the real history can be seen on the soffits. Four sections, with a prominent 11 ft wide protrusion (suggests 8ft between the parapets) which dates to 1663 and includes the voussoirs, clearly visible. The protrusion also includes abutments at ground level. The late 18th century extension can also bee seen as a flat parallel widening of about 6ft on both sides. The final 16ft widening dates from the 19th century.

photo photo photo photo ,maroon 325052,640453,Cuddy Bridge   Peebles
C.Borders    Eddleston Water

History: 1470 (Inglis). Repairs recorded in 1495. Probably dates from the same period as the Tweed Bridge. Demolished and replaced in 1815 and again, later in the century.
Maps:1750(Roy). 1640(Blaeu)
Currently:1857. Single wide segmental arch. Ashlar voussoirs and band course. Spandrels and parapets in well dressed and squared rubble with some coursing.
photo ,navy 327003,639333, White Bridge   Peebles
C.Borders    Haystoun Burn

History: Possibly part of the drove road network going south. 'Whitehaugh' and 'White House' are adjacent to the bridge. No further historical information known.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1741(Edgar)
Currently small single flat segmental arch. Almost a culvert. Probably 19th century, since it is 22ft wide with no signs of widening. Semi-coursed random rubble, well faced. Rubble voussoirs. Heavy coping.
photo,navy 323117,639397,Old Manor Bridge   Peebles
C.Borders   R.Manor

History: Built from a vacant church stipend. Dated 1702 and of that style, but firmly on Blaeu ('Kirk of Mennyrs'), so another structure must have preceded this bridge, possibly wooden. Restoration program 2009. This bridge has to be differentiated from 'Manor Bridge' which is over the Tweed, nearby.
Maps: Blaeu(1640). Strangely not on Roy, but is on Edgar's 1741 map.
Currently: Early 18th century. Single narrow segmental humped bridge, 9ft wide.Random uncoursed, unfaced rubble. Fairly new pattress plates and ties. Beautifully preserved. The plaque records that 'William Duke of Queensberry designed this work and William Earl of March his second sone built the same Anno 1702.' photo photo photo photo,maroon 324198,648177, Darnhall Bridge   nr Peebles
C.Borders    Eddlestone Water
No historical information known.
Maps:1640(Blaeu) Not on Roy
Currently: small modern beam bridge.
,navy 344827,634980, Caddonfoot Bridge   nr Galasheils
C.Borders    Caddon Burn

No historical information known.
Maps: 1640(Blaeu) not on Roy.
Appears 19th century. Splayed parapet with single segmental arch
,navy 349029,636499, Galashiels Bridge   Galasheils
C.Borders    Gala Water

History: No historical information known on this bridge but it is clearly on Blaeu's map (1640). It is difficult to decide which modern bridge might be on that location. Ladhope Bridge is the best contender; it was built in 1889 replacing the old 'Stane Brig'.
Maps: 1640(Blaeu) not on Roy.
Currently: Late 19th century. Ladhope is a two span (one flood arch) sandstone ashlar bridge with soffits in brick.
,navy 320925,640106,Lynesmill Bridge    nr Peebles
C.Borders   Lyne Burn

History: An 18th century bridge. Firmly on Roy but on Roy's map the road appears to cross a little upstream from his bridge, clearly shown a little away from the road. A date of 1717 has been attributed.
Maps:1750(Roy) Blaeu(1640). Edgar (1741).
Currently: early 18th century in style. Two span uncoursed random rubble with one segmental and one semicircular arch. Coursed, squared rubble on lower parts. Random unfaced rubble above. Dressed, stugged squared rubble voussoirs. Many repairs. Widened by about 5 ft on the upstream side, clearly in the 19th century, because there the voussoirs are in red sandstone ashlar. Curiously, the flood arch has three soffits (parallel widening) whilst the main arch has only two. Smaller cutwaters on the original downstream side.
photo photo photo ,maroon 336071,627947, Old Deuchar Bridge    nr Selkirk
C.Borders    R.Yarrow

History: possibly late 17th century. Built by the Duchess of Buccleuch. Macfarlane presents a 17th century report of a stone bridge next to a gentleman's home over the Water of 'Yaro' at Deuchar. Damaged by floods in 1734 and major repairs or replacement in 1748.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair)
However, on Roy it is marked by "bridge" only. No double red bar. Presumably down at the time.
Currently: A ruined single semicircular arch. Most likely the remains of the 18th century work.
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,navy 339028,624273,Old Bridge   Ettrickbridge
C.Borders    Ettrick Water

History:Built 1628 with 3 arches. Ruinous by 1715. John Hodge in Macfarlane describes 2 large arches and one smaller. Replaced 1780. Widened in 1858. Note: see Selkirk entry for a note on a very ancient bridge over this river.
Maps:1750(Roy) Adair (1680s)
Currently: Later-18th-century single span almost semicircular flushed arch, largely squared and coursed rubble with no string course. Well dressed voussoirs. Flat decking.
Link ,navy 346455,628950,Selkirk Bridge   
C.Borders    R.Ettrick

History:The present concrete bridge was built in 1981, replacing a bridge that had stood for 200 years. It had 4 stone arches, built in 1778 and widened in 1881. It was fatally damaged by flood in 1977. However, there was a predecessor, located a little downstream where Bridge St. meets South Bridge St: built in 1738. Furthermore, the Kelso Abbey charters (Liber S.Marie de Calchou p175 and 309) refer to maintenance for a Pons Etterig in the 13th century. This indicates yet another even earlier bridge, although this could have been further upriver, perhaps at Ettrickbridge. There is nothing to be seen on the very oldest maps.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: A large two span modern concrete structure.
,navy 350183,614449,Drumlanrig (Slitrig) Bridge   
C.Borders    R.Slitrig

History: OSA (1791): An ancient bridge leads from the High St. to the parish church. This is the Old Slitrig Bridge which is reputed to have been built in the 13th-century. It is shown in an 18th century painting(photo1) by Charles Catton Jnr. The bridge is clearly on Blaeu's map. It seems it was very narrow with three ribs on the soffit. There was a very steep incline and it was about 6ft. wide, parapet to parapet. It gave access to St. Mary's Kirk and was the only access to the west of the town, Albert bridge was not built until 1741, and Drumlanrig, the old bridge's replacement, was not built until 1776. This latter, built a little downstream, was given a different name, probably because the older bridge was still standing. Drumlanrig Bridge was widened 1828 and in 1900. It can be seen in the background of the painting. Old Slitrig Bridge lived on until 1851 when it was finally demolished to make way for the Exchange Buildings. This was a controversial decision and the demolition was made into quite a spectacle occasion. Some of the stone blocks were incorporated into nearby buildings. A Roman coin was found below the masonry.
Maps:1750(Roy) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: Late 18th century. Two flat ashlar segmental arches.(photo 2)
photo1 photo2,navy 350087,614544,Albert Bridge   Hawick
C.Borders   R.Teviot

History: A ferry crossing along with a ford in the 16th century. The first bridge was built in 1741. It was known as the Teviot Bridge. This was replaced in 1865 to a design by Andrew Wilson. 'Albert Bridge' was a misnomer from the early OS maps: oddly, the name was nevertheless adopted.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:late 19th century.
Three elliptical arches with bossed voussoirs and coursed ashlar walls and spandrels.
Link ,navy 336301,585032,Ewes Bridge   Langholm
Dum Gall    Ewes Water

History:Today, the A7 crosses the Ewes Water at the 19th century Highmill Bridge. In 1750 it crossed downstream at Ewes Bridge which is clearly on Roy's map. It seems the bridge on Roy was replaced in 1772 and then again by the Comm. of Supply in 1783. Mentioned in Macfarlane 1720s.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:Late 18th century. Two segmental recessed ashlar arches. Coursed squared rubble spandrels with parapets rebuilt later. Humped. A typical Comm. of Supply bridge.
Link1 photo ,navy 337077,583392, Skipper's Bridge   Langholm
Dum&Gall   R.Esk

History: This remarkable old bridge still carries the A7 to the south.It was built in 1693, and was originally about 13ft wide. Macfarlane(1720s) records 'a noble bridge of 3 arches..very large about 44ft built about 26years ago'. Widened on the north face to 20ft in 1806 bu J.Hotson (not by Thomas Telford although he was Langholm's most famous son.) Further restructured in 1926.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:South facing remains 17th/18thC. Two very tall stilted 44ft segmental spans and a further semicircular flood arch. Masonry very variable. On the south face the spandrels are in un-faced random rubble mixed with squared and stugged stonework and gallets. It looks tired and hard work to maintain. The voussoirs are rubble and irregular. There is a beautiful stepped corbelling decorative string course. The parapets are from 1806 on both sides and are in uncoursed but faced random rubble. The widening can be seen on the north side. (photo) Tall triangular cutwaters. No refuges. Recessed 19th century ashlar voussoirs on the north face and no corbelled string.
Link1 photo photo photo ,maroon 338139,581188, Tarrasfoot Bridge   nr Langholm
Dum&Gall    R.Tarras

History: Mentioned in Macfarlane (1720s). No further historical information known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: A solid 19th century single segmental arched bridge.

,navy 279232,690233,Chartershall Bridge   Stirling
C.Stirling    Bannock Burn

History: This bridge was reputedly first built in 1696: probably a mill bridge and may have been over the mill lade which is adjacent. The present bridge has a plaque which states "This bridge was rebuilt by the justice of the peace 1747." So, clearly statute labour, around the time of Roy's survey. It was bypassed in the 1960's, immediately upstream.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: 18th century single segmental arch with well faced random rubble spandrels and rubble voussoirs. Solid coping to parapets. No string. The abutment revetments are interesting.They appear to be in weathered ashlar and possibly a remnant from an earlier 17th century structure(photo). A few yards to the north is a culvert over the mill lade which still exists.
photo photo photo,maroon 280160,689749,Whins of Milton Bridge   Stirling
C.Stirling    Bannock Burn

History: probably an old Roman Road crossing; a very ancient access to the town from the South to Milton Ford, which is 200m downstream from the present bridge at 280289 689879. However, the bridge is shown on Roy's map and on Pont(1600), Blaeu(1640) and Adair (1680). The ford crossing was immensely important throughout history; crossed by the Romans, Wallace, Bruce, Edward I and II, most of the Stewart Kings , Bonny Prince Charlie and Cromwell.

Currently: The present bridge is a 19th century extended culvert bridge on the main road south. It is about 25 metres wide on a very significant skew angle(photo1). The old ford crossing is 200m downstream from this. Adjacent to the ford are very solid old masonry revetments and it is hard not to conclude there was an old bridged-crossing at some stage at the ford site. (photos 2 and 3) These revetments are now supporting a 20th century iron girder bridge, and may have been the remnants of old abutments. It is difficult to tell whether the bridge shown on the old maps was at the ford or at the present bridge on the main road. On balance, Roy and Adair appear to suggest the new bridge location, and this is clearly so on 19th century OS maps. photo photo photo ,navy 280763,690444,Old Bridge   Bannockburn
C.Stirling    Bannock Burn

History: 1516 according to 18th century plaque. Repairs in 1631. Substantially rebuilt in 1710 and then widened in 1781(see photos). It was included in the first turnpike to Edinburgh in 1750s. Bypassed to the east in 1813 by the magnificent Thomas Telford bridge which also bypassed the town main street (see last photo). Robert Spittal was reputed builder of the earliest bridge. He also built Doune and Tullibody bridges. This is strange because it is very different in style from both Tullibody and Doune bridges, which in turn are different from each other.
Maps: 1600(Pont) 1640(Blaeu) 1680s(Adair) 1750(Roy)
Currently: a 17th century bridge- possibly with an older original arch with chamfered voussoirs on the older eastern part and unchamfered on the widening. Single almost semicircular arch . Largely squared and coursed rubble spandrels and dressed voussoirs. Very splayed at the south approach. Twenty-five ft. wide, but the earlier part is 12ft which is unusually wide for 1516. Clearly on Pont's map which is significant.
Link2 photo photo photo photo ,maroon !-- THROSK1 BURN N R--> 285368,691467, Throsk Burn Bridge    nr Stirling
C.Stirling    Throsk Burn

History: Two small bridges appear, on Pont's map and on Blaeu (1600) , at the little burns on either side of Throsk village. The bridges are no longer there on Roy's Map (1750). Throsk Castle was the Medieval residence of the Abbots of Cambuskenneth Abbey and a cobbled road has been uncovered leading from the Abbey, across the Abbey's Ford, and in the general direction of Throsk. This road was mentioned in the Cabuskenneth Charter. 104 p 136 (13th century).
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:
Both crossings are now culverted (probably 20th century) with no evidence of any ancient remains.
,navy !-- THROSK2 BURN N R--> 286004,691036, Poppletrees Burn Bridge    nr Stirling
C.Stirling    Poppletrees Burn

History: Two small bridges appear, on Pont's map and on Blaeu (1600) , at the little burns on either side of Throsk village. The bridges are no longer there on Roy's Map (1750). Throsk Castle was the Medieval residence of the Abbots of Cambuskenneth Abbey and a cobbled road has been uncovered leading from the Abbey, across the Abbey's Ford, and in the general direction of Throsk. This road was mentioned in the Cabuskenneth Charter. 104 p 136 (13th century).
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:
Both crossings are now culverted (probably 20th century) with no evidence of any ancient remains.
,navy 274116,683501,Carron Bridge   Nr Denny
C.Falkirk    R. Carron

History: 1695 datestone(see photo) but the bridge is certainly older than that. There was at least one bridge over the Carron in the 15th century (Bailey) and both Denny and Carron bridges are on Pont's map (c.1600). Substantial rebuild in 1690 which cost 1000 merks. Funds were raised by legacies and donations (Harrison). In Roy's time, the road from the upper Carron valley crossed at this bridge before descending into Denny on the south bank of the river. This road is now no more than a track, several hundred metres south of the present road. It was a much bigger river, without the dam, hence the redundant flood arch. Repairs in the 1720s by Comm. of Supply.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1600(Pont) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: a very old bridge with different stages of repair. Partly late 17th century.
Two stilted segmental arches of different size. Arch barrel seems more recent with five orders of tiny dressed voussoirs in brick, not stone. Spandrels and coping in rough but sometimes squared uncoursed rubble. Two orders of voussoir on the small flood arch. The lower one might be a more recent support structure. Modern buttresses on each side perhaps the same vintage as the arch repairs. Unusually, the bridge deck is steeply inclined. It is about 11 ft. wide. There are huge triangular cutwaters.
photo photo ,maroon 280798,683072,Denny Bridge   
C.Falkirk    R.Carron

History: The bridge is clearly on Pont's map(1600). Bailey notes there was at least one bridge over the Carron in the 15th century, probably at Denny. There are mentions of a bridge at Dunipace in the 13th and 14th centuries. It is thought to have been located 300m downstream of the present bridge, but was completely destroyed (demolished and cast downe) by storms around 1630. The people petitioned the Government for assistance. This was provided after some argument and Glasgow Council also contributed to the rebuilding of a two arched bridge. This is the structure that appears on Roy, close to the location of the present bridge, but 30 yards upstream. Further repairs 1707, and was seriously damaged in 1723. Macfarlane mentions it in the 1720s. Taken down in the 19th century.
Maps:1750(Roy)Pont(1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: 19th century replacement. Solid ashlar stilted segmental arched bridge. Remains of the old 17th century bridge abutments can be seen, just upstream.(photo2) photo photo2
,navy 282295,680350, Old Bridge    Bonnybridge
C.Falkirk   Bonny Water

History: There was a Ford of Bonny in 1648. In 1682, the hamlet of Bonniebridge is recorded. Macfarlane describes a two arched bridge in 1723. Four roads converged at the bridge in the 18th-century.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:modern flat-decked imperceptably part of the High St. Metal railing parapets.
,navy 279060,678916,Castlecary Mill Bridge   Banknock
C.Falkirk    Bonny Water

History: Macfarlane (1720s) describes "a bridge at Castlecary Mill: One arch." It was bypassed, 50 yards upstream, in the 19th century. The old Glasgow/Falkirk road used to go through the Mill-farm on Roy's map. The current farmer of Castlecary Mill Farm claims this, and it seems to be confirmed by the detail of the old map. The little bridge spans a very fast flowing burn, prone to flooding.
Maps:1750(Roy). Not on Adair, Blaeu or Pont.
Currently: Possibly 17th century. Small single segmental arch in well dressed rubble. Span about 15 ft. Width 8ft. Cobbling visible on the flattish decking. Spandrels in well-dressed squared coursed stonework. Slight squinches to permit splayed widening. An 18th century bridge would have been built in random rubble. This bridge appears to be the original: probably 17th century, as it is absent from the very oldest maps.
photo photo photo ,maroon 278763,678206,Castlecary Bridge   Banknock
C.Falkirk    Red Burn

History: The Antonine Wall , the 19th century railway viaduct and the old Glasgow Road to Falkirk all cross the Red Burn at the same spot, on the old maps. Today the M80 also crosses here, just to the north of the motorway and below the viaduct. This little bridge has been spared despite the enormous civil engineering projects that have taken place around it. It is thought to be part of the Glasgow to Bo'ness turnpike (around 1760), but its presence on Roy (1750) might suggest an earlier date. It was also mentioned in Macfarlane (1723).
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: It looks like later 18th century. So overgrown it it difficult to assess. The abutment stonework appears to be ashlar which would lean towards a later date. Against this, it is rather narrow which would suggest an earlier date. The bridge is completely inaccessible in summer and only viewable from a distance in winter.
photo photo photo ,maroon 285949,681854,Larbert Bridge   nr Falkirk
C.Falkirk    R.Carron

History: Close to old Roman road, although Nimmo suggested the Roman crossing might be several hundred metres west of the present bridge. There are about 10 temporary Roman marching camps immediately SW of the bridge and a significant fort less than a km. due south. This was a most important Roman staging station. The Carron river has probably altered its shape since that time, but it used to be navigable at this point which is significant, and the crossing would have been most important.
With respect to the more recent crossing, repairs to a bridge at Larbert are recorded in 1626 (general storm damage in that year). In 1651, General Leslie and the Scots army successfully defended Larbert Bridge against the advancing army of Cromwell towards Stirling. A toll was sanctioned by Parliament in 1702. The bridge is mentioned in Macfarlane (1723.) The road (and bridge) was turnpiked in 1752.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: Today, we have an early 19th century bridge with two large flat span recessed segmental arches, one of them a flood-arch. Ashlar voussoirs. Rubble walls and spandrels. A 20th century bypass bridge is immediately downstream.
photo ,navy 291519,687272, Newmills Bridge   Airth
C.Falkirk    Pow Burn

History: Also named Pow Burn Bridge. Macfarlane mentions this bridge and the 'publick road from Higgins Neuk where there was a ferry on the Forth'. The remains of a second bridge can be seen 300m upstream. However it is the present bridge that seems to be at the location on Roy.
Maps:1750(Roy) only.
Currently:18th century. Clearly repaired at intervals. Well dressed coursed squared rubble in lower spandrels. Uncoursed random rubble higher up. Splayed approaches. About 13 ft wide.
Single segmental arch in dressed stone.
photo photo ,maroon 290313,686738, Hall's Bridge    Airth
C.Falkirk    Pow Burn

History: This was the Mill of Airth Bridge, mentioned in Macfarlane in 1723. Confirmed on later maps.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:Modern concrete. ,navy 289649,686537, Abbeytown Bridge   Airth
C.Falkirk    Pow Burn

History: On the old main road to Falkirk. The 'Abbey' was Holyrood, to which the bridge and nearby prereformation church belonged. In 1629,"two bridges at Airth needing repair." Completed with a local tax (Harrison). Panel on bridge 'Founded upon wood and rebuilt by the shire 1726'. There was an important well nearby. (SA's). Mentioned in Macfarlane (1720s)
Maps:1750(Roy) rather poorly and effaced. Firmly on 1680s(Adair) 1600(Pont) 1640(Blaeu)
Currently: Early 18th century. Single segmental arch humped bridge in uncoursed sometimes squared rubble. Unusual large blocks on parapets and abutments. 11 ft wide. Crumbling. Two orders of voussoirs. The lower one might be a later saddling , as also seen in Newmills near Culross. The panel in the centre inside of parapet is illegible. The bridge is now on a private road with limited access.
Link photo photo photo ,maroon 283575,685749, Tor Burn Bridge   Plean
C.Stirling    Tor Burn

History: Until the mid 19th century, the road to Stirling came up the Glen road, bearing right at Carbrook and cutting through to where Plean is today. The Tor Bridge, on Roy, therefore, appears to be this one at Glenburn. The Glenburn Bridge, a little upstream, appears not to exist and there was no through connection to the old Roman road. This bridge is mentioned by Macfarlane in 1723.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: late 18th or early-19th century. Flat decking and approaches. About 20 ft wide. No evidence of widening. Stilted segmental arch. Rubble voussoirs. Random ruble well dressed stonework.
photo,navy 280990,672547, Bog Bridge    nr Cumbernauld
C.N.Lanarkshire    Avon Water

History: Not known. Has a 'Bridgend Cottage' and a 'Bridgend Smithy' adjacent.
Maps:1600(Pont) 1640(Blaeu) Not on Roy.
Currently:19th century. Small neat parapets. .
,navy 285510,673660, Avon Bridge   Slamannan
Falkirk   R.Avon

History: This was St Lawrence Parish and in the 18th century this was St.Lawrence Bridge. Mentioned in Macfarlane (1723) It was the most upstream bridge on the Avon.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:small 19th century. Ashlar parapets.

,navy 285598,673352, Cameron's Bridge    Slamannan
C.Falkirk   Culloch Burn

No historical information known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:small modern bridge. Older parapets preserved.
,navy 291119,672752,Old Bridge   Avonbridge
C.Falkirk    R.Avon

History: Also known as Dalquhairn Bridge or West Bridge of Avon. Existed in 1640 and mentioned in Macfarlane 1720s. Records from the 1720s of droves of highland cattle on their way south to England from the Tryst at Falkirk. Avonbridge was not a village until 19th century. Shown as 'Bridgend' on the old maps,. The original bridge dates from 1886 (panel) . No date for any of the widening.
Maps: Blaeu(1640) Roy(1750) Adair(1680s)
Currently: The older facing has the appearance of a late 18th century bridge with squared rubble partially coursed. Voussoirs in same material. Single segmental arch extensively widened by a concrete lintel on the downstream side. The older soffit (5m) is in brick with small (0.5m) widening on each side. Total bridge width 11m. An armorial panel on the older upstream facing records 1886 and 1640. Horizontal deck.
photo photo photo,navy 294453,670835, Bridgecastle Bridge    Armadale
West Lothian   Barbauchlaw Burn

History: In the 16th century, Bridgecastle was known as Brighouse and is still named as such on Roy's map. Now a mansion house and tower, largely 17th century, but with some mid 16th century sections. There is little available history on the adjacent bridge but the name itself suggests a very ancient origin, probably cont§>Currently: Appears to be an 18th century structure with possibly 19th century widening. Small almost semicircular arch with rubble voussoirs and random rubble walls and abutments. A squinch on the upstream side has been added to enhance widening. The soffit has been widened by around 6ft on the downstream side. Total width around 18ft. Horizontal decking. Roy (1750) shows a road linking this bridge to Kinnenhill Bridge.
photo photo photo ,maroon 294648,671467,Kinnenhill Bridge   
West Lothian    Couston Burn

History: Adair's map shows this bridge. Roy merely shows a road running from Bridgecastle to this crossing.
Adair(1680s).
Currently: 19th century segmental arch with an iron girder overlay to widen. Very minor road.
photo,navy 298341,677187,Linlithgow Bridge   
West Lothian    R.Avon

History: Battle of Linlithgow Bridge:1526. It was fought over the Scottish regency. Margaret Tudor marched from Stirling and was met by the Earl of Arran's forces. The bridge was declared by JamesVI to be "the maist necessry brig standing upone any watter within the realme". 'Decaying' in 1623 and collapsed in 1625. Tolls were arranged for a new bridge which was built in 1660 by Alexander Earl of Linlithgow. Tolls were extended for nineteen years, in 1685, for maintenance. Macfarlane(1723) describes 'the largest single arch bridge in Scotland'. The bridge was 'restored' in 1810 and widened in 1888. It survived until 20th century(photo1). Note the extremely small voussoirs in large semicircular single arch.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: 1960 complex with 3 arches. One wide flat enormous segmental arch spans the river. 1626 datestone.(photo2)

photo1 photo2 ,navy 297023,668846, Bathgate Bridge   
West Lothian   Bathgate Burn

History: Faint outline, on Roy, of a bridge and a ford at the end of the town. 'Bridgend' settlement to the east of it. Known to have been completely rebuilt in 1897. This was then knocked down and replaced in 2012.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Very modern.
,navy 298694,667747, Wester Inch Bridge   
West Lothian   Boghead Burn

History: Very clear on Roy. The burn has long since been redirected and canalised. No information remains.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: All underground at this point.
,navy 307670,667609, East Bridge    Mid Calder
West Lothian   Linhouse Water

History: This bridge was on the old turnpike road between Glasgow and Edinburgh, which, along with the road, was built in the 1790s. However, there was certainly an earlier bridge, a two arched structure wide enough for a single cart.
Maps:1750(Roy) Adair(1680) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Late 18th century. Coursed rubble bridge with rock-faced ashlar voussoirs; two segmental arches. Oculus. Cutwaters. Elegant dentillated string course. Very similar in style to John Smeaton's bridges.
photo,navy 307646,667926, North Bridge    Mid Calder
West Lothian   R.Almond

History: There have been documented reports of a bridge here since 1663 with further references to a 'Bridge-End' settlement on the north bank. It was a two-arched narrow stone structure which lasted until the 20th century. There are steep hill approaches on both sides and a sharp corner; this, along with the very narrow bridge, led to many accidents and complaints. In 1924, the local authority finally gave-in and replaced it with a steel girder single arch. Powie's Path, an old drove road, approaches from the north-west crossing the river at the older bridge; the cattle would then be driven on to the Cauldstane Slap and on to England. A turnpike ran east-west just south of the river. There was a toll-house just north of the river, on the Pumpherston Road, which may have controlled access to the turnpike.
Maps:1750(Roy) Adair(1680) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:1920s Lattice Truss Girder. Single arch.
photo photo,navy 306547,665709, Williamston Bridge    Livingston
West Lothian   Murieston Water

History: "1647. Dec.19. The Session gives full power to the Tutor and Bailze to agrie with Samuel Aikman to build Williamston Bridge" (parochial register note retrieved by Ross Wyllie).
Maps:1750(Roy) 1680s(Adair)
Currently: This is a 19th century bridge. Nineteen ft. wide and no evidence of widening. So, clearly a replacement. Rubble spandrels and abutments, squared and mainly coursed. Ashlar voussoirs, well dressed and droved. Single segmental arch with hood-mould. Band course. The bridge may well retain some early features, but the 19ft width betrays the 19th century rebuild. The parapets have been recently adjusted, very sensitively, to make them safer. (photo 3. Ross Wyllie)
photo photo photo ,navy 298094,665454, Blackburn Bridge   Bathgate
West Lothian   R.Almond

History: Parochial register: Upon the nynt and sixteen dayis of Junij 1633, thair was collectit in the Kirk of Calder xxxv lib ten sh. quhilk was delyvrit to Mr James Ross, minister at Leivingstone as ane help to the bigging of thair brig at Blackburn over the Almond." (parochial register note retrieved by Ross Wyllie). Roy's map (1750) clearly marks it. The community of Blackburn did not exist then, but the road to Glasgow crossed the river, Blackburn House was about 1km away, and Blackburn farm was nearby. In 1764, the Edinburgh Glasgow turnpike road incorporated the bridge which was widened and probably restructured. A distillery and a cotton mill were soon built adjacent to it. The community and first buildings of Blackburn arose on the north side. In 1818 the old bridge was bypassed a short distance upstream. It then became redundant. Nearer the end of the century, it had seriously deteriorated and there were discussions about whether to maintain it (described as being "of no earthly use"). Reluctantly, repairs and improvements were made.
Maps:1750(Roy) Adair(1640s)
Currently: Possibly 17th century parts. Horizontal deck. Two small segmental recessed arches. Squared cutwaters. Plaque of 1774. Coursed squared lower parts and random rubble parapets. 16ft parapet to parapet. The older part appears to be upstream. Clear evidence of widening and the smaller portion approximates 7ft wide. This has the characteristics of a late 18th century bridge but surprisingly narrow original width may suggest it is much older. The recessed ashlar arches rather suggest a very major rebuild. It is very clear on Roy's map (1750). It is a very old and precious structure.
photo photo photo ,navy 286871,643911,Clydesholm Bridge   Lanark
C.S.Lanarkshire    R.Clyde

History: This is the oldest surviving bridge over the river Clyde on the old Carlisle to Glasgow road. A ford was mentioned in 1461. HenryVI crossed it, fleeing north. Ferry boat established in 1491 by Royal Charter with a well paid ferryman with hereditory rights.
The present structure was the first bridge: planned from 1649, because of heavy loss of life through spate in the river(Parliamentary records). The bridge was not completed until 1699. Master of works was John Lockart. Cost 16000 merks (1375 pounds English). Accounts still exist. Tolls were imposed: two pence per pedestrian. The river is very fast flowing here and flood waters have occasionally been close to the crown of the bridge. It is extremely well built.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:1699
Three large semicircular arches without ribs. Three islands, immediately upstream, channel the water through a stream to each arch.
It is 4m.wide, p to p. Random uncoursed rubble spandrels. Slim ashlar voussoirs. Triangular refuges at each pier. More recent parapets in squared coursed rubble.
Link photo photo ,maroon 290466,645256,Cleghorn Bridge   nr Lanark
C.S.Lanarkshire    Mouse Water

History: recorded existing in 1513(OS named notes 1857). Complete rebuild 1666 following a petition to Parliament. Lies close a Roman road crossing and a Roman marching camp. Possible Roman ford a little east of the bridge.
Maps:Pont 34 (1600) Blaeu(1640) Roy(1750)
Currently: The upstream side is now a concrete beam arch. (2004). Downstream may have some 17th or 18th century remnants in the south abutment, but there is evidence of a great deal of general strengthening of the whole structure which occurred much later. Single segmental arch. Coursed squared rubble spandrels. Possibly ashlar. Ashlar voussoirs are recessed. String course with parapets in different material. Carrying traffic. In 2020 the bridge was closed for almost a year because of dangerous deterioration.
photo photo,navy 286943,644204,Mousemill Bridge    Lanark
C.S.Lanarkshire    Mouse Water

History: first recorded 1587. '-- Wm.Bell to ryd to sie the tymer to Musbrig:10d. .. for dychtin and sawing of tymer in Hammylton wod: 5 merkis. ...to James Crokat ..for first peayment of the brig bigin:10 li' This is likely to be for wooden centering for a new stone arched bridge, not for a timber bridge as has been suggested elsewhere. In 1646, a Charles I charter. 'with sowme of four poundis for upkeep' Major repairs 1649. No mention of a new stone bridge replacing a timber bridge at this date. Indeed, there is specific mention of 'beatit(mended) and reparit' In 1836, when a new bridge bypassed it some yards downstream, the old one was expected to be demolished. A neighbouring landowner bought it for £50 to rescue it for preservation. The bridge is sometimes described as 'Roman'. This is not the case.
Maps:Pont (1600) Blaeu(1640)Roy(1750). Roy less distinct.
Currently: No reason to think this is not the original 16th century stone bridge which appears on Pont. Uncoursed random rubble packhorse style without mortar. Flat square ashlar voussoirs. Nine ft. wide. The ring is naked at the crown. Segmental arch. Overgrown but intact.
Link photo photo photo photo photo ,red 293455,646762, Cowford Bridge    Carstairs
C.S.Lanarkshire   Mouse Water

History: Not known
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: Appears to be 19th century with concrete supporting the arch.

,navy 309763,624340,Carlows Bridge   Tweedsmuir

C.Borders    R Tweed

History: The Tweed narrows here at Carlow's Linn. The bridge was rebuilt in 1783 but there was an earlier 18th century existence.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: 18th century slightly humped rubble bridge, mainly squared and coursed. Nine metre span. Flush semicircular rubble arch could even predate the early rebuild, as could the general shape and style. Very major repairs/restructuring taking place in summer 2014.
Link,navy 307713,602786,Evan Bridge   Beattock
Evan Water    Dum&Gall

History: This is a a hidden treasure which is at risk of collapse. It cannot be seen on modern maps. It was built in 1717 by the Commissioners of Supply. Roys map clearly shows that it was constructed for the Moffat to Dumfries Road, not for the main road south to Lockerbie(HES).
The new Telford bridge was for the main road south, is built 80m downstream, and is still taking traffic.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: partial ruin with considerable loss of parapets and upper layers of spandrels. Early 18th C single segmental arch with rubble spandrels and abutments. Voussoirs also in rubble but a little better dressed. Very overgrown and delapidated.
photo photo photo ,maroon > 309988,603348, Dumcrieff Bridge   Moffat
Dum&Gall   Moffat Water

History: Roy describes the 'Moffat Water Brig. ' The Carlisle road going north was largely on this line. See Roy's map (roysroads.co.uk). No further historical information known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: Early 19th century wide segmental arch, rubble built bridge.
,navy 310467,585525,Millhouse Bridge   nr Lockerbie
Dum&Gall    R.Annan

History:Not known. Replaced in 1827.
Maps: Roy(1750)
Currently: 19th century segmental ashlar bridge. Rusticated and stugged.
Link ,navy 308972,585015,Kinnel Bridge   nr Lockerbie
Dum&Gall    Kinnel Water

History: This remarkable bridge was built in 1723: date is inscribed in the masonry.
Widened in 1821: date also in the masonry.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:1723
Red sandstone squared, largely random rubble, but well faced and sometimes coursed. Voussoirs are in ashlar which is unusual for the date. (Perhaps there was more of a rebuild in 1821)
Two segmental arches and one flood arch. Originally 12 ft.wide. Extended on the upstream side in 1821, by a further 7 ft. Huge cutwaters downstream. Smaller on upstream. Slightly battered abutments. Coping and parapets appear original which is also rare. Band course.
Link1 photo photo photo ,maroon 315324,578574, Castlemilk Bridge    nr Lockerbie
Dum&Gall   Milk Water

History:This bridge is named 'Bridge of Milk' on Roy's map. and was on his route north from Carlisle. In 1775, a turnpike bypassed it completely, taking the road by a more westerly line, crossing the river at Kettleholm. It may be that the old Bridge of Milk was down at the time. Telford's new Carlisle to Glasgow road in the 1820s restored the crossing shown on Roy's map. ( photo and information from V.Weighill)
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: early 19th century. It is a pseudo-elliptical arch with a quite beautiful profile. This is rather rare. Telford built several elliptical-arched bridges but I am not aware of any others with this profile.
Link photo,navy 331160,590251,Westerkirk Bridge Bentpath.   nr Langholm
Dum&Gall    R.Esk

History: Built in 1734 with an important rebuild in 1788. Provides access to the Westerkirk church which dates from the 14th century, Parish records exist from 1693.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:Early 18th century. Two span random uncoursed but faced rubble bridge with stilted segmental arches. One flood arch. Dressed rubble voussoirs. Piers appear to be in weathered ashlar. Large cutwaters. No string course.
photo photo photo ,maroon 323910,572735,Kirtle Bridge   nr Gretna
Dum&Gall    Kirtle Water

History: Roy's map clearly shows this bridge on the road he shows going north from Carlisle to Glasgow, just where it deviates from the old Roman road. A bridge was certainly built, in 1752, by Forrest and Kennedy (Robertson 1993). They also built Kirtleside (A75) at the same time, the two bridges costing £140. Kirtlebridge does look a bit younger than 1752 which may suggest a rebuild in the 1780s, because of floods. These floods certainly occurred at Kirtleside, downriver. In 1825, Telford's new highway bypassed the bridge, 100m upstream( photo3), and the new bridge was named Kirtle New Bridge. The old bridge then became the approach to the road to Annan.

Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: This looks like a late 18th century structure. It may be the one on Roy but the style does seem of a rather later date. The voussoirs are in very well dressed ashlar and the general stonework is random rubble, although well dressed and squared. The arch is segmental. The bridge gently humped. It is certainly of a rather older style than the bridge at Kirtleside. (photos and information from V.Weighill)
photo photo photo3,maroon 332717,566988,Sark Bridge   Gretna
Dum&Gall    Sark Water

History: This crossing has a complex history. A little downstream of the present Sark Bridge is Allison's Bank where a ford was confirmed in 1698. It was one of the ancient crossings into England, notorious for smuggling and for cattle droves. Roy shows 'Sarkbridge' hamlet near this ford which suggests an early bridge at some time in history. A second very ancient crossing was 1km upstream at Plump, where a ford probably took the the old Roman Road across the river. In 1764, the new military road crossed at Plump thus diverting most of the traffic, wheeled and otherwise, to a new 'Sark Bridge', a little downstream of the old Roman ford. This latter route was turnpiked in the 1790s and became the main route north. However, in 1822, Thomas Telford built the new Carlisle to Glasgow road but rerouted it back through Allison's Bank with a new Sark Bridge about 200m upstream from the spot of the old Allison's Bank ford. This is the bridge that exists today( photo1). The Plump bridge collapsed in 1817 and a new one was built, possibly also by Telford(photo2).
Maps: 1750.
Currently: At Allison's Bank ( photo1) there is an early 19th century Telford bridge largely in ashlar. Segmental arch. String course. Very sightly humped. Widened in 2001. At Plump (photo2) the bridge is remarkably similar in style though it is more horizontal, there is no string course and the arch is slightly more recessed. (Information and photos provided by V.Weighill)
photo1 photo2 ,navy 319077,566588,Town Bridge   Annan
Dum&Gall    Annan Water

History: A road through Annan existed in 1610, perhaps including a ford since there was no bridge on Blaeu's map. A petition was made to Parliament in 1693 (William and Mary) but it is not known if this was successful. The NSA notes a bridge was was rebuilt in 1724. This crossing was incorporated into the 1763 military road on the way to Portpatrick. It appeared to be more at an angle, in line with the High St. It was condemned by Telford in 1813 and replaced in 1824 by John Lowry to a design by Robert Stevenson, who was also also the architect of Stirling Bridge (a little downstream of the ancient bridge). The new Annan bridge cost £6000, including the price of a temporary wooden bridge during the building.

Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: early 19th century. Three large stilted segmental depressed arches. Red sandstone ashlar voussoirs, spandrels and abutments (like the rest of the town) with a very strong string course. Parapets in a later grey sandstone style. Elaborate rounded piers. Pilasters at each end. Horizontal roadway with decorative street lamps.
photo ,navy 329423,567047,Kirtleside Bridge   nr Gretna
Dum&Gall    Kirtle Water

History: There is a record that the first bridge was built (Comm. of Supply) in the 1750s but was swept away in 1757. Then, in 1763, the military road came through and incorporated a two arched bridge, known as "Rigg". This was also fatally damaged by floods in 1787. Rebuilt.
Maps:Roy(1750).
Currently: This is a late 18th century bridge with a Commission of Supply style. Two segmental arches. Mainly in ashlar. Recessed voussoirs in ashlar. Strong string course. Splayed approaches. Wingwalls.
Link photo ,navy 249386,672790, Roman Bridge   Duntocher
W.Dunbartonshire    Duntocher Burn

History: Not Roman: an 18th century bridge with segmental arches. Dating stone from 1772. Very probably it was a complete rebuild by Lord Blantyre. The inscription seems intended to be an authentic Latin layout, and claims that the bridge was built by Quintus Lollius Urbicus (Roman Governor of Britain in the Antonine period), 'in the name of the Emperor'. Collapsed and rebuilt by Lord Blantyre 'in the year of our Lord 1772'. This last part abandons the style as do the final two lines in English. We have no way of knowing whether, in Pont's time , or in 1770, the bridge was of real antiquity. This is unlikely as no other 2nd century bridges survive in the UK. It is located within the Antonine Wall(circa 140AD)- on a probable location for a Roman crossing.
Maps:Roy(1750), very poorly depicted (on a seam). Blaeu 1640, firmly.
Currently:Late 18th century. Two small flat stilted segmental sandstone arches with well dressed voussoirs. Downstream central pier which is on rock. Upstream has a cutwater. Uncoursed squared and random rubble spandrels. Fully flat-decked. 6m wide and evidence of widening on the downstream side which implies that the parapet inscription was moved. This may have ocurred in 1943. Open to traffic.
photo photo photo ,navy 255338,674466,Milngavie Bridge   nr Glasgow
E.Dunbartonshire    R.Allander

History:Not known.
Old town centre.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Modern. Concrete clad.
Link ,navy 252535,678781, Garvel Bridge    nr Milngavie
E. Dunbartonshire   Allander water.

History: Not known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: Small 19th century segmental arch. Horizontal deck. Coursed masonry.
,navy 250142,686951,Gartness Bridge   nr.Drymen
Stirlingshire    Endrick Water

History: A bridge is faintly depicted on Roy's map (1750). It was demolished and replaced in 1971. A photo of the old structure appears to show an 18th-century humped bridge with a wide segmental recessed arch. The substance seems to be of random rubble with enormous buttresses to the abutments. A plaque at the modern replacement points out a datestone from the old bridge, embedded in the approach wall. This is hardly discernable now, but seems to confirm the 18th century date. '1715' has been reported elsewhere. Oddly, Roy's map shows no road continuing on to Drymen , so the provenance of the old bridge is unclear.
Currently: modern.
,navy 265185,676689, Milton of Campsie Bridge    nr Glasgow
E. Dunbartonshire   Glazert Water Burn

History: Not known. Clearly a mill bridge on Blaeu.
Maps:1640(Blaeu) only.
Currently: 20th century. Solid ashlar parapets but older adjacent rubble spaying.
,navy 260831,679019, Haughhead Bridge    Clachan of Campsie
E.Dunbartonshire   Glazert Water

History: Not known
Maps:1640(Blaeu) Roy(1750)
Currently:early 20th century.
,navy 263353,686311,Low Bridge   Fintry
Stirlingshire    Endrick Water

History: Also known as Gonachan Bridge yet it does not span the Gonachan Burn. It has also been attributed to General Wade but that is clearly not the case. Existed in 1600. Rebuild in 1696 and in 1751. Mentioned in Macfarlane in 1724. This bridge must have been in the process of being rebuilt around the time of Roy's map. It was also resuscitated in 1966.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu (1640)
Currently:18th century. One very wide segmental arch plus one flood arch. Rough random uncoursed rubble spandrels. Thirteen ft. wide and unwidened. Deck on an incline. Datestone 1696 (photo) but even this must refer to a rebuild since the bridge is on Blaeu. Very well dressed voussoirs with recessed barrels. Small hood-mould.
Link photo photo ,maroon 261571,686745, Fintry Burn Bridge    
C.Stirlingshire   Cooper's Burn at Fintry

History:Mentioned by Macfarlane (1720s): 'bridge near Culcreuch' Not on Roy, in which the only road was on the N.Bank of Endrick.
Maps:Blaeu 1640
Currently:Very small burn may exist but culverted. Cannot be seen.
,navy 259170,664567,Bishop's Bridge   Glasgow City
Lanarkshire    R.Clyde

History:1285. Stone Bridge from 1345.
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 34 (1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Victoria Bridge, 1854
LINK TO FULL SUMMARY ,navy 259578,664600, Molendinar Bridge    Glasgow
Lanarkshire   Molendinar Burn

History: The Molindinar Burn was the site of Glasgow's earliest settlement. Along with its tributaries, it has been built over since the late 19th century. It is now in subterranian channels and part of the sewer system. These culverts may not be exactly where the burn ran, but should be close. The burn is on Roy's map and also confirmed on Marwick's 1547 map. McUre (1730s) noted that there were eight stone bridges over the burn. Roy shows fewer than this but there may be eight crossings altogether on the Molendinar network, along with its two tributaries, the Poldrait and the Camlachie. This bridge was over the join of the Molendinar and the Camlachie. It was just 100m from the outflow into the Clyde.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1640(Blaeu) 1600 (Pont 34)
Currently:Nothing remains to be seen.
,navy 260230,665184, Duke St. Bridge    Glasgow
Glasgow City   Molendinar Burn

History: Molindenar Burn has been built-over since the mid 19th century. This bridge was over Duke St. next to the Great Eastern Hotel. The burn is still there, but culverted. The Bridge of Sighs was about 100m north of this bridge; it is also over the Molendinar Burn but was not built until the 1830s. History suggests more bridges. A 1764 plan of Glasgow shows two small bridges on the Molendinar. None remain and their location is uncertain.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1640(Blaeu) 1600 (Pont 34). Also on Marwick 1547.
Currently: can be seen just south of Duke St. and adjacent to it. (see note on Molendinar)
,navy 259782,664512, Camlachie Bridge    Glasgow
Glasgow City   Camlachie Burn

History: The camlachie was a tributary of the Molendinar Burn. It was crossed by Greendyke St at this point. The burn then ran though Glasgow Green.
Maps:1750(Roy) Also on Marwick 1547.
Currently: Nothing to see. ( Note on Molendinar)
,navy 259771,664833, Poldrait Bridge    Glasgow
Glasgow City   Molendinar and Burns

History: The Poldrait Burn was a tributary of the Molendinar. On Roy the two burns appear to join up just underneath the Gallowgate where there is also clearly a bridge.
Maps:1750(Roy) Also on Marwick 1547.
Currently: No remnants. (see note on Molendinar)
,navy 261336,666547, Gads Bridge    Glasgow
Glasgow City   Gads Burn

History: The Gads Burn was a tributary of the Molendinar. On Roy it appears to run underneath the Royston Road (Garngad Road) and a bridge is clearly described and labelled.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: Nothing to see. The Gads Burn was later subsumed into the combined sewage system. (see note on Molendinar)
,navy 258924,665084., St Enoch's Bridge    Glasgow City
Lanarkshire   St.Enoch's Burn

History: The St.Enoch's Burn ran into the Clyde a little west of Jamaica Bridge, having come down to the river approximately underneath West Nile St. and Mitchell St. According to John McUre (1730s), who gave us the earliest full history of Glasgow, there were three stone bridges over it. The burn was entirely buried when Buchannan St was created in the 1770s and whether the culverted stream is precisely where the burn ran, we cannot be sure. Roy seems to show a crossing of Argyll St (which was St.Tenus Gate in 1730) in front of the west side of the Fraser's Department Store of today. There may have been another bridge for Sauchiehall St. and yet another under the Buchannan St.Bus Station.
Currently: The burn is now part of the city sewer system. Bridge remains are unlikely.
,navy 256189,666346,Partick (Old)Bridge   Glasgow
Glasgow City    R.Kelvin

History: This bridge existed in the 16th century. Rebuilt in 1577 with 4 semicircular arches. A Captain Crawford of Jordanhill was charged with the construction. It was on the main route from Glasgow to Dumbarton. The bridge was adjacent to the old Bridge Inn, the most popular hostelry in the village.
Widened in the 17th century. Bypassed in 1800 by the Snow Bridge, 300m upstream. The very old bridge was removed 1895. Note: the Snow Bridge was also bypassed, in 1878, by the present Partick Bridge.
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 34 (1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:No longer exists.
The final replacement is the adjacent Benalder Bridge which has a single iron segmental arch.
Link1 ,navy 261946,673622,Kelvin Bridge   Torrance
E.Dunbartonshire    R.Kelvin

History:'Calder Bridge' label on Roy (1750). Not on Blaeu.

No longer exists but appears to have been early 19th century with two wide segmental arches. Photo is a post-card from 1906.
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 34(1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Modern replacement.
photo,navy 265472,674160,Luggie (side) Bridge   Kirkintilloch
E.Dunbartonshire    Luggie Water

History: NSA: In 1672, following an Act of Parliament, the Earl of Wigton built a bridge of three arches, the old one being ruinous. A toll was imposed. This bridge was swept away by floods in 1715. Present bridge may be from this period, but widened in cast-iron from around 1900.
Maps:Roy(1750)Pont 34(1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: An 18th century humped bridge, although it appears to be later 18th century. It is hiding below early 20th century iron superstructure which is 6ft wide on each side. Three segmental arches with small cutwaters. Appears to have coursed rubble spandrels, ashlar voussoirs and a strong string course.
photo ,maroon 266857,674910,Inchbelly Bridge   Kirkintilloch
E.Dunbartonshire    R.Kelvin

History: In 1683, covenanters ambushed a prisoner escort squad at this bridge, killing one of the soldiers. Two innocents, sitting in a nearby wood, were rounded up and convicted on suspicion alone. They were executed in Glasgow and their bodies hung in chains from the Inchbelly parapets. They were later buried nearby (photo of memorial). The bridge was included in the first Stirling to Glasgow turnpike of 1752.
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 34 (1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: Late 19th century. Single arch. However, the ramp of the old road, approaching the old bridge, is immediately upstream on the northern bank. No masonry can be seen on the banks.
photo photo ,navy 266997,673365, Market Rd Bridge    Kirkintilloch
E. Dunbartonshire   Luggie Water

History:Not known
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently 19th century. Metal railings have replaced coping.
,navy 266961,673293, St Ninians Bridge    Kirkintilloch
E. Dunbartonshire   Bothlin Water

History:Not known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th/20th century.
,navy 271734,677975, Garrell Burn Bridge   Kilsyth
N.Lanarkshire   Garrell Burn

No historical information known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th century ashlar pedestrian overpass segmental arch with decorative iron railings.
,navy 271939,677002, Kelvin Bridge    Kilsyth
N.Lanarkshire   Kelvin

History:Not known
Maps:1750(Roy) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:20th century culvert but parapets remain.: 19th c ashlar on one side: uncoursed rubble on the other.
,navy 273814,677865, Craigmarloch Bridge    Kilsyth
N.Lanarkshire    Canal feeder burn

History: Used to be called the Shauglan Burn before restructuring.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: Double culvert under two roads. 20th century.
,navy 255845,660767,Auldhouse Bridge   Glasgow
Glasgow City    Auldhouse Burn

History: Not known
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 33(1600) Very prominently marked along with the label'Oldhouse'.
Currently:Modern concrete beam bridge with modern one piece ballustrading.
,navy 252861,662659,Crookstonwood Bridge   Glasgow
Glasgow City    Brock Burn

History: No history known but very clear on Pont and clear labelling. It appears to be downstream of the Levern confluence.
Pont 33(1600) Blaeu(1640) Not on Roy
Currently:No longer exists,navy 254565,658877,Spiers Bridge   Glasgow
Glasgow City    Auldhouse Burn

No historical information known.
Maps: Roy(1750) Pont 33(1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: A surprisingly decorative 19th century single arch redolent of an estate bridge. Slight skew over the burn. Very flat segmental arch. Pillars with domed tops at each quadrant. Ashlar stonework. Clearly this is a replacement for a bridge which existed in 1600.
Link,navy 258532,660136,Cathcart Old Bridge   Glasgow
Glasgow City    Whitecart Water

History: 'Snuff Mill Bridge'. Snuff mills harnessed the flow of water to grind tobacco into snuff. There were more than twenty in Scotland mainly from 1710 onwards as the tobacco trade boomed. This was was originally a meal mill bridge in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was also on the main route between Glasgow and Ayrshire. A date stone of 1624 is preserved. It became a snuff mill in 1814. Originally a semicircular arch (see photo- sketch). Rebuilt in the 18th century using the original stone. Closed to traffic in 1924.
Currently:probably late 18th century. Coursed squared rubble, possibly ashlar: certainly very well dressed. Segmental arch. Dressed voussoirs. Additional flood arch. 60ft. span. 10ft. wide, p to p.
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 33(1600)
Link photo photo photo ,maroon 256191,661301,Shaws Bridge   Glasgow
Glasgow City    Whitecart Water

History: The Shaw Mill was the hub of the original Pollockshaws. The building was adjacent to the old bridge which existed in 1650. It was a two arched humped bridge with central cutwaters. (photo 1). Pollockshaws was absorbed into Glasgow in 1912 and Shawbridge Road ceased to be the main thoroughfare. It had been the main route out of the city to the Southwest. At some point the old bridge was rebuilt with a flat decking, recessed arches and rounded pier(photo2). This, too, was demolished in 1934 to be replaced with a heavy cast-iron beam bridge of two spans with heavy granite parapets (photo 3).
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 33(1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: 20th century.
photo photo photo,navy 252357,662883, Linthaugh Road Bridge    Glasgow
Glasgow City   Brock Burn

Approximately at this spot on Pont. No historical information found.
Maps:1600(Pont 33) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: Early 20th century.,navy 250715,659371, Calibar Bridge    Barrhead
Glasgow City   Levern Water

History:Not known. Approximate location from Pont
Maps:Pont 33(1600) Faintly on Roy. Called 'Bridgebarr". This name may have resulted in the naming of Barrhead. No historical information known.
Maps: Roy(1750).
Currently:Appears to be a 20th century parking area subsuming the bridge.
,navy 247880,657878, Killoch Bridge   Neilston
E.Renfrewshire   Killoch Burn

No historical information known.
Maps:Pont 33 (1600) Blaeu(1640) Not on Roy.
Currently: small early 19th century recessed segmental arch.

,navy 245472,656202, Cowdenmill Bridge   nr. Neilston
Renfrewshire   Cowden Burn

History: This was a very old grain mill with records of the resident millers; recorded in the 1695 Poll Tax and by Crawfurd and Semple in 1782. It then seems to vanish from history. It is absent from Roy's map in 1750.
Maps:Pont 33(1600).
Currently:Appears to be 19th century.

,navy 244454,664342, Old Linwood Bridge    nr. Johnstone
Renfrewshire   Black Cart Water

History:Built 1776 by the Cochranes of Clippens House. However, it appears on Pont's map (1600) so this bridge is clearly a replacement. Strangely, it is not on Roy's map (1750). Medieval Linwood was owned by Paisley Abbey. It seems possible that the monks had a bridge which became defunct by the early 18th century and then was not replaced until the late 18th. Bypassed in the 1960s. In early 20th century there were only 2 roads in Linwood: Napier Rd and Bridge St.
Maps:1600 (Pont 33) Not on Roy.
Currently:late 18th century single flat segmental arch with huge voussoirs and partially original parapets. Rather dilapidated. Widened in the 19th century. See photo. Now bypassed by modern adjacent bridge.
photo photo,navy 244333,663123, Elderslie Bridge    Johnstone
Refrewshire   Old Patrick Water

History: Not known. Very approximate location from the old maps. Pont shows a bridge adjacent to the Elderslie Castle. Archaeological work has revealed an ancient fortlfied enclosure. Possible birth place of William Wallace.
Maps:1600(Pont 33) 1640(Blaeu)
Currently:19th century stone parapets.
,navy 256958,655272, Waterfoot Bridge    nr E.Kilbride
E.Renfrewshire   Whitecart Water

History:Not known
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Solid 19th century overpass.
,navy 256895,655022, Earn Bridge    Waterfoot
E.Renfrewshire   Earn Water

History:Not known
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Solid 19th century overpass.
,navy 267965,661933, Calder Bridge    nr Uddingston
N.Lanarkshire   N.Calder Water

History: This bridge no longer exists, but was a key crossing through the centuries, carrying the main road from Carlisle to Glasgow. It is present on all old maps until 1820 when it was bypassed by a new Telford bridge 500m to the north. This latter, too, was bypassed by 1864, and on the first OSmap the oldest bridge had disappeared. Abutment remains can be seen on the original location near to the confluence with Clyde (Photo). Macfarlane describes a stone bridge in 1723 which was a mile west of the little village of 'Udiston'.
Maps:1750(Roy) Pont 34 (1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: Masonry remains on both banks of the river.
Link photo,navy 270747,663361, Luggie Bridge    Kirkwood Glasgow City
   Luggie Burn

History: On Roy's map there is a road running from Old Monkland Kirk to a small bridge at the mouth of the Luggie Burn where it enters the North Calder. This was a medieval parish and had both a religious and a civil function from the 16th century. The old bridge was very much still in use in the 1860s.
Maps: Firmly on Pont 34 (1600) Blaeu (1640s) and Roy(1750). Also on later maps including the early OS.
Currently: 16th century. This little bridge lies exactly where it should be according to Roy, Blaeu, Pont and the early OS. Today, it lies in largely abandoned waste ground adjacent to urban motorway fly-overs and slip roads, near Bargeddie village on the fringes of Glasgow. There is a modern iron walkway bridge, superimposed. The old bridge is approximately 12ft wide with clear evidence of parallel widening(Photo4). Voussoirs are in coarse dressed squared rubble. Some are missing. Spandrels are also roughly squared and dressed with clear coursing. The bridge is completely overgrown and dilapidated. Parapets are absent. The mortar has gone. There is a turf surface. There are remnants of iron ties which are falling away from the masonry. There is a dated keystone of '1787' on the narrower part of the widening. It would seem very probable that this is the bridge on the oldest of the maps (1600). This is because the division of the widening is to 9ft and 3 ft sections with the datestone on the narrow part. The 9ft section must be older than 1797, and the presence on Blaeu and Pont is significant. The coursed masonry also suggests an older build. This little bridge is therefore rather a treasure. It is certainly the oldest bridge in the city. Sadly, it is very dilapidated and at serious risk of further deterioration.
photo photo photo photo,red 267927,660333, Redlees Bridge    nr Uddingston
S.Lanarkshire    Rotton Calder Water

History: This little bridge is not on Roy(1750) but it does appear to be on Pont (1600). On Roy, the road does not even continue beyond the west bank of the river. It is possible that the earlier bridge had collapsed before the mid 18th century. The bridge is reputed to be 18th century in date, but looks much more like a mid 19th century structure. It was known as the Hand Bridge until the 1930s. Now it has been overlayed with a massive concrete beam bridge below which the little old bridge still exists.
Pont 34 (1600). Not on Roy
Currently: Fully horizontal-decked, wide, 20th century concrete overlay on a narrow redbrick, 19th century segmental arch.
photo,navy 271087,657757,Bothwell Bridge   nr Hamilton
S.Lanarkshire    R.Clyde

History: Reputed to be 14th century. Written date 1490 (Inglis). Collapsed in 1645. Repaired by Act of Parliament 1646. Taxes and Tolls imposed for repair. Battle of Bothwell Bridge(1679) in which Restoration dragoons under Monmouth and Claverhouse routed 6000 Covenanters. Macfarlane(1720s) notes that the 'bridge belongs to the government but is set in tack to the toun.' (the town gets the toll money). Widened and restructured again in 1826 and 1871. It appears that a previously 5 arched structure was reduced to 4 arches, the Hamilton arch being removed prior to 1720 when Macfarlane described four arches. Skene seems to describe a less elevated structure prior to 1826, and very much narrower with a central fortified gateway. The bridge carried the A74 trunk road prior to the motorway replacement.
Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s)Pont 34 (1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: Probably an early 17th century reconstruction of a prereformation bridge. Mainly 17th century. Four segmental arches, raised and ribbed. The bridge is humped and narrow. It now has four chamfered ribs on the unwidened side on each arch. The original width was 11-12ft. Coursed squared finely dressed pink sandstone spandrels and cutwaters.
Probably too restructured now to be classed as prereformation. Ribbed section may date to early 17th century but with substantial repairs. >br/> Link photo photo photo,maroon 272886,657973,Roman Bridge   Bothwellhaugh
S.Lanarkshire    South Calder Water

History: This bridge lies close to the Roman Watling Street as it approaches Bothwell from the south. Roy locates the Roman crossing a little upstream of the bridge but includes both on his map. However, it needs to be said that Roy did not know of the Roman fort at the time of his map so it is very likely the the Roman crossing was at or about the location of the bridge. It is noted in the Old Stat.Accts (1790s) in which claims are made for a Roman provenance. The bridge was also mentioned in Macfarlane(1720s). Late 19th century paintings suggest there was loss of masonry from the spandrels and parapets before the present low level coping was added in the later 19th century). The absence from the maps of Pont (1600) and Blaeu( 1640) is important(see section on Reputed Roman bridges).
Maps:Roy(1750) Not on Blaeu. Not on Pont.
Currently: This has the style of a 17th or early 18th century bridge. It certainly existed in 1720 and was considered very ancient in 1790. All this leans towards a 17th century date. Nine ft wide humped single semicircular arch with remarkably small voussoirs. Squared but uncoursed rubble spandrels.
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,orange photo 267830,658414, Priory Bridge    Blantyre
S.Lanarkshire   Rotten Calder

History: Labelled "Prox Bridge" on Roy. The priory, originally 13th century, was about one mile away on the Clyde. This would be entirely rural in that period and considerd nearby. Folklore has it that the bridge was built at the same time as the priory. This is most unlikely. Ruins of an old mill (Black Mill) are on the bank beside the bridge. See photo. The bridge is on the Hamilton to Glasgow Road and was still in use in 1939. Trams crossed it in 1910 after the final widening.
Maps:1750(Roy)1600(Pont 34 ) 1640(Blaeu)
Currently: Earliest parts may be 16th/17th century. single span semicirclar. Very unusual in that it has evidence of two distinct widenings: one was in 1809 and one more in 1907. The original semicircular shape (10ft wide) is retained. It is possible that the original arch and remains are from the 16th century since it is firmly on Pont's map; more probably from the 17th century. The early 19th century spandrels are in squared and roughly coursed well faced rubble. The 20th century material is in red brick. The bridge is now closed and overgrown. It is very dilapidated and difficult to access.
photo photo photo photo,maroon 270616,656048, Burnbank Bridge    
Hamilton   S.Lanarkshire Shaw Burn

History:Not known
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:No longer exists. Wide modern roundabout with culvert.
,navy 266596,656394,General's Bridge   Blantyre
S.Lanarkshire   Rotten Calder

History: A very old road branched from the Kilmarnock/Glasgow highway at Fenwick, coursing through Eaglesham and Kilbride on the way to Hamilton. The road is well labelled on Roy(1750) and at both Kirkland and Kilbride are bridges that are also on Blaeu and on Pont (1600). This one is the Kilbride bridge. In 1790, the bridge was part of the new turnpike to Hamilton and may have been upgraded. In 1830, General William Maxwell, a veteran of the American War, rebuilt it once more, and this is the bridge we see today.
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont(1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:1830.
Single tall neo-gothic pointed arch, with two courses of voussoir. Largely in coursed ashlar with flanking pilastres and a strong string course. Parapets are more recent. Adjacent to the bridge are abutments from the previous bridge(photo). It is difficult to date the latter but there is a coarseness about the stonework which suggests pre-turnpike era. They may well be 16th century.
Link1 photo photo photo ,navy 273107,661932, Rosehall Bridge    Bellshill
N.Lanarkshire   N.Calder Water

History:Not known.
Maps:1750(Roy)1600(Pont 34) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:submerged under a large expressway, just of the M8. Nothing to be seen.,navy 273324,661708, Shirral North Road Bridge    Bellshill
N.Lanarkshire   Shirrell Burn

History:Not known.
Maps:1600(Pont 34) Blaeu( 1640)
Currently: Nothing to be seen. Completely culverted urban stream.,navy 273707,661378, Shirral Bridge    Bellshill
N.Lanarkshire   Shirral Burn

History:Not known
Maps:1600(Pont 34)
Currently: 19th/20thC. ,navy 278294,664487, Petersburn Bridge    nr Bellshill
N.Lanarkshire   N Calder Water

History:Not known.
Maps:Pont(1600) Blaeu(1640).
Currently: No longer exists.,navy 273066,665067,Colt Brigg   Coatbridge
N.Lanarkshire    Gartsherrie Water

History: Shown as "Cott Brigg" or perhaps "Colt Brig" on Roy, crossing the burn which is now underground. Glimpses of the buried waterway can be seen close to a supermarket on Bank St. The old bridge may have given its name to Coatbridge which grew out of hamlets in the 18th century, becoming industrialised in the 19th. Local people still refer to the town centre as 'The Brig'.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:Not visible
,navy 273934,666048, Kipp Bridge    Coatbridge
N.Lanarkshire   North Burn

History:Not known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:20th century culvert and overpass.
,navy 258548,652693,Kirkland Bridge   nr Eaglesham
E.Renfrewshire    Whitecart Water

History: Built 1826. Clearly this preceded by a very ancient bridge on three very ancient maps.
Currently: 19th century. Segmantal arch in very well dressed rubble sandstone and coursed rubble dressed walls and spandrels. Pilasters and a stong string course.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640) Pont 33 (1600).
Link2 ,navy 258524,651155, Polnoon Bridge   Eaglesham
E.Renfrewshire   Ardoch Burn

History:Not known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: 19th century single segmental arch. Widened in early 20th century. Millhall Mill is adjacent.
,navy 259591,651187, Nethercraig Bridge   Eaglesham
E.Renfrewshire   White Cart
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: Clearly on Roy's map but no longer exists. NOTE: This is not Craigmill Bridge, further upstream at 260235 650700.
,navy 265455,653389,Newhousemills Bridge    Kilbride
S.Lanarkshire    Rotten Calder

History: The cotton mill was established here in 1792, and the existing bridge was rebuilt to provide access. In 2018 the sidewalls collapsed, requiring repair.
Maps: Roy (1750)
Currently: Late 18th century. Semicircular arch in well dressed ashlar. Coursed squared rubble walls and approaches. Hood mould. Parapets more recent.
,navy 264851,651535,Old Flatt Bridge    East Kilbride
S.Lanarkshire    Rotten Calder

History: Labelled "Torrance Bridge" on Roy's survey(1750) but this is a rebuild since that time. Clearly a very ancient crossing on the East Kilbride road to Strathaven. Now bypassed upstream
Maps:Roy(1750)Pont 34 (1600)
Currently: Early 19th century flat decked. Semicircular flush arch. Coursed well dressed walls. Strong string and later parapets. Pilasters.
Link1 ,navy 272505,655835,Cadzow Burn Bridge   Hamilton
S.Lanarkshire    Cadzow Burn

History: This is not the Cadzow St. bridge (built in 1836).
The bridge on Roy seems to be at the top of Castle St.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:Little to see. 19th century, more a culvert.
,navy 273329,654625,Old Avon Bridge   Hamilton
S.Lanarkshire    R.Avon

History:Pre-1600. Reputed to have been built by the monks of Lesmahagow. According to OSA (1792): 'older than 16th century.' On the ancient Glasgow to Carlisle road. Extensively rebuilt and widened in the early 18th century, because two arches were destroyed. Canmore and HS both suggest 17th century, but its 16th century record on Blaeu and Pont is important. The bridge was by-passed upstream in 1825 by Thomas Telford as part of his celebrated Carlisle to Glasgow road. In 1974, the M74 motorway took-over.
Maps:Roy(1750)Pont 34 (1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:16th century structure with a great deal of 18th century work. Three large unequal, almost semicircular arches, each with three enormous chamfered ribs sprung higher than the piers. There are two orders of ashlar voussoirs on the ribs which is unusual, and two orders of voussoirs in the main arch although the lower decorative course is hard to see (photo3). Spandrels and walls are in well coursed and squared stugged rubble. Appears to be ashlar in some older parts. Parapets are much later. 10ft wide. Spans of around 30ft. Cobbled horizontal decking may be a feature of the later rebuild. There is a small flood arch on the south abutment.
photo photo photo photo photo ,red 275105,647371,Linthaugh Bridge   Stonehouse
S.Lanarkshire    R.Avon

History: Stanhouse Br. Swept away and rebuilt in 1771.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: Late eighteenth century with two recessed segmental arches. Almost horizontal deck. Octagonal cutwaters and piers. Coursed rubble.
Link ,navy 275818,657571, Coursington Bridge    Motherwell
N.Lanarkshire   S.Calder Water

History: It seems this bridge has been here since 1600. Possibly wooden at that period. However, Macfarlane (1723) records that 1/4 mile west of Jerviston, formerly there was a stone bridge. He also notes that a corn mill called Motherwel (sic) was next to Jerviston House. This bridge was replaced in the 19th century. Only the abutments remain (photo).
Maps:1750(Roy) 1600(Pont 34) 1640(Blaeu)
Currently: 19th century. Abutments only, in well dressed ashlar.
photo ,navy 277438,657385, Carfin Bridge    Ravenscraig
N.Lanarkshire   S.Calder Water

History: A very ancient bridge, existing in 1600. Macfarlane (1723) notes that 3/4 mile west of Cleland(House) ..is a very good stone bridge.
Currently: Mid 19th century abutments remain in a deep chasm where the South Calder Water disappears underground. Some abutment/revetment of the earliest stone bridge can also be seen.
Maps:1750(Roy) Pont 34 (1600) Blaeu(1640)
photo photo ,navy 281590,657333, Westwood Bridge    Wishaw
N.Lanarkshire   S.Calder Water

History:Present on Roy, but this bridge is late 19th century or early 20th century, on the NS Lanarkshire road.
Maps:1750(Roy) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Very large late 19th century almost semicircular ashlar bridge on the old North & South Road. See photos with adjacent parabolic arched culvert under the A73.
photo photo photo,navy 283545,657065, Murdostoun Bridge    Bonkle
N.Lanarkshire   S.Calder Water

History: Murosdtoun Castle (14th century). This is the local estate bridge.
Maps: Pont34(1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: Dated 1817 Single span segmental arch.,navy 266341,641929, Calder Bridge    nr Strathavon
S.Lanarkshire   Calder Water

History: Not known
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:1829 Telford. Single semicircular arch, raised. Strong stringcourse.
Link Now bypassed
,navy 268710,642543, Brown's Bridge    nr Strathavon
S.Lanarkshire   R.Avon

History:Built early 1700s by the Duchess of Hamilton.
Later rebuilt as Broon's Brig.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Two almost semicircular arches. Early 19th century widening and 20th century cast-iron widening. Difficult to see much from any earlier period although the arch shape suggests an earlier date. Very high quality random rubble stonework with ashlar voussoirs.
Link,navy 270248,644499,Boo Backit Brig   Strathavon
S.Lanarkshire   Powmillan Burn


History:Mentioned in OSA (1795) as built by the parish.
Connects the Common Green to the Castle
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:19th century. Stilted segmental single arch.
,navy 271209,643212,Old Craig Bridge    Strathavon
S.Lanarkshire   R.Avon

History: Very little history available for this 18th century bridge. It was certainly on Roy's map and then on the old turnpike from Strathavon to Muirkirk (OSA). Massive floods on the Avon in 1771 may have led to a rebuild but there is no confirmation of this, although two more upstream bridges were wiped out. It was bypassed 100m upstream in 1938. The bridge is now at risk of collapse and in the absence of any support from historical authorities, the longtime resident of the adjacent cottage, William Brown, has been valiantly attempting to stem the tide by attending to essential maintenance. He admits himself that is a losing battle (2020). This is a fast flowing river with serious flooding issues at this spot.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: Probably later 18th century. Although the crude undressed random rubble masonry of the walls and spandrels might suggest this was the bridge on Roy's map (1750), the very well dressed voussoirs suggest a later date, albeit that the arch is not recessed. The width of 16 ft, parapet to parapet, almost certainly suggests a later date. Possibly 1770s. There is certainly no evidence of parallel widening. No string course. Simple cutwaters, both upstream and downstream. Two slightly raised wide segmental arches of about 35 ft. Pier looks robust which may help with durability. Slightly humped. Parapets in serious decay. There is an interesting revetment (photo 4) on the northern downstream bank which may be a remnant of a previous structure.
Link photo photo photo photo ,maroon 271876,642985,Sandford Bridge   Strathavon
S.Lanarkshire    Kype Water

History:
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:Iron girder construction. 20th century.
Link photo,navy 273260,645519, Glasford Mill Bridge   nr Stonehouse
S.Lanarkshire   R.Avon

History: Ancient crossing. Described as 'narrow and in poor condition' in 1790s(OSA).
Bypassed in 1826 by New bridge, nearby. 1845 NSAs: 'needs widened.'
Maps:1750(Roy) 1600(Pont 34 ) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:19th c. but single track bridge with metal parapets.
,navy 282426,647024, Nethanfoot Bridge    Crossford
S.Lanarkshire   Nethan

History:This was on Roy's road between Hamilton Bridge and Lanark. It was mentioned in 1650 with respect to Cromwell's army. .
Maps:1750(Roy) 1600(Pont 34 ) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Appears 19th/20th century with iron railed parapet.
,navy 281487,640440,Lesmahagow Monks'Bridge   
S.Lanarkshire   R. Nethan

History: Near to the remains of Lesmahagow Priory. The earliest crossing point for the Carlisle Glasgow Road. A Telford Bridge bypassed it in the early 19th century. The Priory was abandoned in the 1560s at the Reformation. The Duke of Hamilton took over this estate in 1663 and this bridge may well have been rebuilt then.
Maps: Roy 1750. Pont 34 1600. Blaeu 1640.
Currently: 17th century in style. A very old bridge with significant original features. Many stages of repair. Rubble built. Some coursing. Beautifully fashioned arch-hood on a nearly semicircular recessed arch. Ten ft. wide between parapets. In a very sad state of neglect with many repairs of poor quality.
An abandoned crumbling Telford bridge is also located just 500m downstream.
photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 ,maroon 294128,626697, Clyde's Bridge   nr Abington
S.Lanarkshire   R.Clyde

History: This bridge lies close to the old Roman road coming down from the Edinburgh region, through Biggar, towards Carlisle. It replaced an ancient ford, known as Ramwellcraigs, and was part of a packhorse route carrying lead from Leadhills towards Edinburgh. A successful petition to Parliament in 1661 described "lamentable loses and dangers at the ford" (Acts of the Parliament of Scotland 1661/1/103). The plans for a bridge came to fruition in 1683, in a single arch bridge built by a William Baillie, with a range of toll charges to reimburse him. The proximity of Cold Chapel confirms the location in the Parliamentary papers. This is the bridge on Roy's map.
In 1768, a 'new' bridge was built 360 yards downstream of this early structure. It was built by Russell and Telford (Transactions of Glasgow Archaeology.20 p323). This is too early to have been The Thomas Telford. No trace remains of the earliest bridge. The present old bridge was bypassed in the 1960s in an upgrading of the A74 and A702 junction.
[Note: It seems there was another bridge of very similar structure and style built at Elvanfoot, Newton, about 10 miles south, around the same time period. There are few available details to confirm this, but a 19th century sketch certainly exists. It was replaced/bypassed by a Thomas Telford bridge, a little downstream, in the early 18th century]

Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: There is an inscribed date of 1768. Rather a puzzle. Three flat recessed segmental arches of varying size. Iron ties. Hood mould. Huge cutwaters. The bridge has been built with a range of relative 'retro' styles, much as we are certain of the date of build. The large cutwaters and hood mould are of 16th/17th century style, and the width is a mere 11 ft. The stonework on walls and spandrels is of rather crude rubble, scarcely coursed and poorly dressed; oddly, this is more redolent of early 18th century. However, the solid arches and voussoirs do match a late 18th century date.
Here, at Clyde's Bridge, the modern A702 now bypasses the bridge, adjacent on the north side.

photo photo photo 277607,610922, Crawick Old Bridge   Sanquar
Dum&Gall   Crawick Water

History:Built in 1706 by the Duke of Queensbury(OSA) but this must have been a rebuild since the bridge is present on Pont.
Maps:1750(Roy)1600(Pont). 1640(Blaeu)
Currently:Replaced 1960s with
steel construction footbridge.
,navy 277634,609100, Euchan Bridge   Sanquar
Dum&Gall   Euchan Burn

History:Not known.
1640(Blaeu) only
Currently:19th century segmental arch.
,navy 280395,608260,Eliock Bridge   Sanquar
Dum &Gall    R.Nith

History:Sanquar parish records in 1661 note that Pariament sanctioned the raising of funds from all parishes south of the Forth for the rebuilding of the bridge at Sanquar. Church records record a bridge in 1696.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:This is a Comm. of Supply bridge dated 1855.

Single raised segmental arch. Ashlar abutments. Recessed voussoirs in in ashlar. Well dressed squared coursed rubble spandrels. Horizontal decking.
Link1 ,navy 280500,598143,Arkland Bridge   Scaur Valley(nr Thornhill)

Dum &Gall    Scaur Water

History:Noted on Roy as 'Bridge of Scaur' and well marked. Recorded as swept away in 1749, so the bridge on Roy must have been a very new replacement.
Maps:Roy(1750) Possibly on Pont but very faint. Extremely remote.
Currently: 18th century; two segmental arches with rubble voussoirs. Spandrels in pitch-faced partially squared uncoursed rubble. Cutwater. Splayed parapets with solid squared coping stones. No string course.

A local farmer pointed out an additional strange little bridge which exists 300m upstream, which is clearly very old and now used by cattle. It is tiny, but well engineered with abutments and revetments. Interestingly, it is, in fact, at a better matched location for the bridge on Roy's map. See photo 3.
Link1 photo1 photo2 photo3 ,maroon 284927,594316,Scaur Bridge   Penpont
Dum&Gall    Scaur Water

History: 'Penpont' is Brythonic for 'Bridge End'.
Roy's map is indistinct here but "B of Scaur"is recorded. NSAs note that this was originally a packhorse bridge. Widened in 1724. Demolished and rebuilt in 1801. However OSA claims the bridge was carried away by a vast waterspout in 1783.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Early 19th century. Two segmental arches with depressed ashlar voussoirs. Squared rubble spandrels and splayed parapets.
photo ,navy 285956,599862,Drumlanrig Bridge   Thornhill
Dum&Gall    R. Nith

History: This bridge is on the main approach from the east to Drumlanrig Castle and is its home-bridge. The castle is largely 17th century with foundation walls from the 15th century and a history from the 14th. The bridge probably has a medieval origin and is on the maps of Pont and Blaeu. It seems it was rebuilt in 1708 and had repairs in 1747. A further extensive repair and widening was carried out in 1810 and in1860.
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 35 (1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: This is largely a 19th century reconstruction. Difficult to make out any 18th century remnants but estate bridges were always more elaborate and better built. Two impressive pink stilted ashlar arches, almost semi-circular and flush with the spandrels. Huge cutwaters on each side. Coursed very well dressed squared stonework. Horizontal decking. Elaborate string banding four feet wide and parapets that are more recent.
Link1 photo ,maroon 281105,590244, Kirkland Bridge   nr Thornhill
Dum&Gall    Cairn Water

History: The bridge on 'Roy's map is slightly upstream of the present bridge(photo) which is dated 1813. Kirkland was depicted as Glencairn on Roy.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: Early 19th century. Very beautiful, elegant flat single segmental recessed arch. Rubble built. Ashlar voussoirs recessed. Splayed approaches.
Link ,navy 283454,588289, Crossford Bridge   nr Thornhill
Dum&Gall    Cairn Water

History: Nothing known. A small bridge on Roy unconnected to the road.
Maps: Roy(1750)
Currently: A concrete beam on stone abutments. 20th century. ,navy 286034,584080,Dalgonar Bridge   Dunscore
Dum&Gall    Cairn Water

History: Financed from stipend of Rev.Gilchrist, minister at Dunscore (Old Kirk), "unjustly deposed in 1715 for protest against the Presbyterian Covenanted Church despite the support of his parishioners." Rebuilt 1818 dated.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: Early 19th century flat single recessed segmental arch with ashlar voussoirs. Rubble built walls and spandrels.
photo ,navy 295427,574839,Old Bridge   Cargenbridge
Dum&Gall    Cargen Water

History: Bridged crossing in 16th century. Recorded as repaired 1728 but ruinous in 1733. Line of Military Road(1763). Military bridge further repaired in 1778.
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 35 (1600)
Currently: Appears to be 19th century. Segmental flush arch. Coursed rubble spandels and walls.
Photo shows extensive 20th century repairs and widening, requiring centering.
photo ,navy 302218,575899, Dargavel Bridge    Nr Dumfries
Dum&Gall   Lochar Water

History:A bridge here was certainly part of the Military Road in the 1760's but Roy's map (1750) suggests something preceded that. 1848 first edition OS Names Book shows a two arched stone bridge known as Auldtree Bridge in the past. It seems than it was once no more than an Old Tree for pedestrians. The road approaching from the Main St in Collin is also known as Auldtree Road.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently a modern dual carriageway overpass.
,navy 296559,572891, Islesteps Bridge    Nr Dumfries
Dum&Gall   Cargen Water

History:Not known
Maps:Blaeu(1640) Not on Roy
Currently a mid 19th century single segmental arch single span ashlar bridge fully flat-decked. Recessed arch.
,navy 294886,579092, Newbridge Bridge    Nr Dumfries
Dum&Gall   Cluden Water

History: This interesting bridge was on Blaeu and Pont so has probably been there since the 16th Century. This was on the main road to Glasgow. Listed Buildings notes Messrs Twaddel and Porteous were contracting masons in 1758 which might presume a rebuild. Also known to have been widened on the downstream side in early 20th century.
Maps: Roy (1750) Blaeu(1640) Pont (1600)
There is a remarkable similarity to the stone dressings found on the squared rubble spandrels of both this bridge (upstream side) and the Dumfries Dervogilla Bridge. See photo 3. Although the voussoirs are treated differently, both bridges have slight chamfering of the arris. Currently: This bridge appears to have elements from the 17th century since we know this part of the Dervorgilla Bridge dates from 1621. On the downstream widened side the parapets, piers,voussoirs and cutwaters are all in ashlar and the spandrels are in well dressed squared coursed rubble. If there were a rebuild in 1758 the spandrel dressed stones appear to have been retained and once again retained when the bridge was widened.
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,maroon 296885,576046,Dumfries Dervorgilla Bridge   
Dum&Gall    R.Nith

History: 1270
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 35 (1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Mainly 16th century. style
LINK TO FULL SUMMARY ,red 288623,579720,Routin Bridge    nr Dumfries
Dum&Gall     Old Water

History: There is considerable folklore around this little bridge, including the grim reputation that witches held their covens here. There was an infamous 'Sorceress of Routin'. The local Irongray church was a centre of Covananter resistance in the late 17th century with large conventicles being held nearby. Since the 19th century, it has been a favourite local beauty spot known for its impressive waterfalls. The bridge is present on both Blaeu and Pont which confirms a 16th century existence.
Currently: Largely 18th century (downstream) and 19thcentury (upstream) stonework and style. Squared well dressed coursed rubble spandrels. Recent parapets. Segmental arch single span. Well dressed voussoirs in rubble. Appears to have been extensively repaired in the late 19th century.
Maps: Pont(35) 1600 Blaeu(1640) Not on Roy
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,maroon 277983,590954, Moniaive Bridge    Nr Dunfries
Dum&Gall   Dalwhat Water

History: Very ancient Covenanter village. The first bridge is on Pont's map. Rebuilt by William Stewart, completed in 1801; support from Commissioners of Supply.
Maps: 1600(Pont 35) Roy (1750) Very faded.
Currently: Early 19th cemtury. A 'bridgend' and a 'toll cottage' are located today on the NE bank. Single segmental arch in recessed ashlar. Random rubble built bridge with splayed parapets. Humped and slightly stilted,navy 234986,669328, Pacemuir Bridge    Kilmacolm
Gryffe Water    Renfreswhire

History:Shown as Bridgend on Roy. No historical information known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:1908
,navy 234508,667894, Stepends Bridge    nr Kilmacolm
Renfrewshire   Green Water

History:Recorded as Drayhill Bridge on Roy. Mentioned by Crawford and Semple 1775.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: This is an early 18th century bridge. However, it has clearly been taken down and rebuilt using the original masory, probably in the late 19th century, since it looks very narrow on the First Edition OS map.
Maps: 1750 Roy. Wide single segmental arch in very well dressed ashlar which confirms a rebuild. Rough poorly-squared random rubble spandrels in the original stone. The width is 22 ft parapet to parapet with two full lanes of traffic. View of the soffit was not possible. No string course.
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,navy 238601,665854, Bridge of Weir   Renfrewshire
   Gryffe Water

History: Recorded settlement from the 17th century called Port of Weir. An extensive mill town from the mid 18th century. However, two bridges on Pont (1600): one small one large. This suggests an earlier existence for the village. One bridge on Roy(1750) on the road between Greenock and Paisley. Complete rebuild in 1765. This bridge was widened 1894 and demolished in 1964.
Currently: Modern. 1964
,navy 239268,675350,Dunbarton Bridge   
W.Dunbartonshire    R.Leven

History: The Leven is thought to have had its first bridge in 1765 after a long wait and a great deal of politics and fundraising. The builder was John Brown. However, this appears not to be the case. There is certainly no bridge on Roy, nor on Blaeu. However, Pont's map 33 definitely shows a bridge as does Pont 32 ( 1600). Pont 17 does not. It seems there was a bridge here in 1600 of which there seems to be no knowledge.
Maps:Pont (1600)
Currently:1765. Wide segmental arches and rounded cutwaters. Ashlar voussoirs. Widening in the 19th century and ballustarding with further concrete widening in the 20th century.
Link1 ,navy 240654,675025,Guggie's Burn Bridge   
W.Dunbartonshire    Guggie's Burn

History: First mentioned in burgh records of 1628: a wooden bridge under repair. Same records for Jul 1st 1663: stone bridge built of 'ane pen'(one arch) with stones for both the pen and above(clearly vaulted). In 1768, John Brown, who built the new Dumbarton Bridge, was alo commissioned to rebuild Guggie's Bridge. Cost was fifty-five pounds.
Maps: Roy (1750)
Currently: 20th century concrete beam on the main Glasgow Road.
,navy 231598,654629, Kilbirnie Bridge    nr Largs
N.Ayrshire   Garnock Burn

No historical information known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Overlayed (culverted) by a modern roundabout.
,navy 235741,655457,Clark's Bridge    Beith
Renfrewshire    Roebank Burn

History: According to Crawford and Semple, this bridge was built about 1715. It is firmly on Roy, on the original abandoned road out of Beith going north towards Paisley, approximately 50 yards west of the present crossing. Remnants of the original road can be seen in the undergrowth. Late 19th century OS shows the road was still in use.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: Some early 18th century parts. Extremely overgrown and dangerous high bridge over a deep chasm. Access at water level almost impossible. Single semicircular arch with dressed rubble voussoirs. Spandrels in coursed squared well dressed and squared rubble on the western facing. This looks like a 19th century widening. Rough undressed random rubble on much of the the side which may be original. Access to the soffit was not possible, so the widening could not be confirmed. Unusual flood arch arrangement which also appears more 19th century. The bridge is now completely lost and overgrown, yet intact. It is surprisingly wide even for a 19th century reconstruction. There are masonry road blocks across the access which date from WWII.
photo ,maroon 238792,660189,Elliston (Semple) Bridge   Nr Howwood
Renfrewshire    Black Cart Water

History:This bridge over the Black Cart water no longer exists. A small bridge over the Elliston Burn has now taken its name. A substantial crossing was part of the Semple Estate and the bridge may well have dated from the time of the castle (1500). The bridge is on Pont, Blaeu and Roy. Roy's map shows it immediately downstream of the existing weir and footbridge and confluence of the Elliston Burn. In 1767, it was bypassed by the present Garthland Bridge, about one l mile downstream. This was part of some extensive agricultural draining and re-landscaping. On Ainslie's map (1800) both bridges are present, and the Garthland was labelled 'New Bridge'. By 1825, on Ainslie , the old bridge had gone.
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont(1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: Nothing to see. An iron footbridge is part of a waterworks complex at that location.,navy 235004,658639,Calder Bridge   Lochwinnoch
Renfrewshire    R.Calder

History: Bridge at this location at the west end of Main St. It was called Calder Bridge on 19th century OS maps, whereas "New Calder Bridge" was the one downstream.
Maps: firmly on Pont 33 (1600) and Blaeu(1640) but weakly on Roy (1750).
Currently: Modern iron girder single span bridge. ,navy 234873,659344,Bridgend Bridge   Calderglen
Renfrewshire     R.Calder

History: New Stat. Account: Rental of Paisley Abbey in 1525. Mentioned in a 1626 charter. Widened and rebuilt 1814 when Calderglen Mill was built.
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 33(1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:19th century. Decorative parapets. Semicircular arch in ashlar.
,navy 242435,663421,Johnstone Bridge   nr Paisley
Renfrewshire   Black Cart Water

History: No detail known, but Bridge of Johnstone was a defined village area (Hansard 1789).
Maps:1750(Roy) 1600(Pont) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:appears modern subsumed by a motorway overpass.
,navy 248410,664023,St.James Bridge   Paisley
Renfrewshire    Whitecart Water

History: Charters of Paisley Abbey (1490) mentions a bridge over the Cart (Pontem de Kert. pp 55 and 265) and also that the bridge was in decay in 1598: tolls were imposed to provide maintenance and repair. The present bridge built in 1882 along with the Town Hall, but it seems it was preceded by a 3 segmental arched structure.
Maps:Roy(1750) Pont 33(1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: Elaborate 19th century two segmental arches.
Link1 ,navy 253037,659605, Darnley Bridge    Nitshill Road
Glasgow City   Brock Burn

History:Not known. Roy's bridge appears to be close to the Darnley Sycamore, a tree dating from the 16th century, where Mary Queen of Scots nursed her husband, Henry Darnley.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1600(Pont 33) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Modern urban dual overpass. Complex 19th-century culverting system below. Approximate but probable location for the bridge on Pont's map.
,navy 229117,650336, Rye Bridge    Dalry
N.Ayrshire   Rye water

History: Also called Doggartland Bridge. on Roy "Bridge of Rye" Not to be confused with nearby ford. Could it be the location of Robert Burns' 'Comin thro' the Rye'?
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th century. Cast iron with impressive ballustrading.
,navy 229585,649349, Garnock Bridge    Dalry
N.Ayrshire   Garnock Water

History: In the 18th century there was a toll bridge with an adjacent house.
Maps:Blaeu(1640)
Currently: Late 18th century 2 arches. Widened in 19th century. Rusticated ashlar coursed spandrels and raised ashlar segmental arch. Parapets more recent.
,navy 241603,645522, Lainshaw Mill Bridge    Stewarton
E.Ayrshire   Annick Water

No historical information known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: Early 20th century angled road bridge below a beautiful railway viaduct. However, there are abutments of a previous bridge just adjacent to this, which would likely be from the bridge which is on Roy's map. The abutments also have a more compatible angle to the river.
photo,navy 242248,645990, Stewarton Bridge   
N.Ayrshire   Annick Water
History: Appears to be at this location on Roy's map , close to 'Bridgend' and more central to the town. In the 16th century the Earl of Eglinton was murdered at a ford on this site.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1640(Blaeu)
Currently: Early 19th century, pretty segmental arch with well-dressed rubble splayed spandrels and a recessed ashlar arch. Pedestrians only.

,navy 250340,650362, Floak Bridge    E.Renfrewshire
   Earn Water Burn
History:A key point on the Glasgow Kilmarnock road was identified in Hansard (1789) as needing repairs. However, today, there are two Floak bridges, one km apart. The one we see on Roy is the more northerly one. The more southerly one was carefully avoided by the M77.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: Probably the original tiny 18th century segmental arch. Almost a culvert. Almost certainly widened - but concrete saddling obscures this.
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,maroon 231943,638740,Irvine Bridge   
N.Ayrshire    Invine Water

History: Also known as The Water bridge. There was a ford at this location in 13th century. A wooden bridge in the early 16th century. Masonry from 1533. Repairs in 1578 by Act of Parliament and in 1587. Extensive repairs in 1666 and 1695 ( further acts of Parliament) and in 1712 (Comm. of Supply). Completely rebuilt in 1748 in exactly same size and style. Thomas Brown builder. Cost £350. Had 4 stilted segmental arches. Extensively widened in 1829 and 1873. Demolished 1973 along with much of the town centre. Irvine was designated a New Town. It had previously been a medieval town of note. Much of the demolition was a pity.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:No longer exists. Shopping mall.
Link,navy 226874,642883,Kerelaw Castle Bridge   
Stevenston N.Ayrshire    Stevenston Burn

History: The castle dates from 1171. It was destroyed in 1488, further sacked in 1528, abandoned to ruin in 1797, remodelled to a garden-folly in the 19th century. The bridge was the western access to the castle and later provided the link to Kerelaw Manor which was on the other side of the burn. Kerelaw Manor no longer exists but the ruins of the old castle are still standing, 30m from the bridge. The bridge has been widened, but probably at an early stage, perhaps when the new Kerelaw Grange manor was built in the late 18th-century.
Maps:Roy(1750). Currently: A small 15th or 16th century semicircular arched bridge with stillted abutments. Stonework in squared coursed dressed masonry. Ashlar voussors largely lost from the facings but one voussoir is an example of richly verniculated stonework. Serious deterioration of the substance suggests that collapse may be quite soon unless repair work is started. Span of about 12 feet. Clearly widened: 6ft on the older upstream side. 12 ft extension downstream. Parapets are absent.
photo photo photo photo ,red 234705,645345,Mountgreenan Bridge   nr.Kilwinning

N.Ayrshire    Lugton Water

History: Small, rather lost and overgrown single arched bridge on Roy's map. Vermiculate ashlar voussoirs, keystone and panels. Remarkably intricate masonry work. Possibly taken from the ancient Mountgreenan Castle (reputed) which no longer exists. Currently has a single raised flat segmental arch. Unlikely to be original bridge from 1750. Ashlar spandrels. Rough un-dressed random rubble approaches. Large panels for coats of arms which are missing.
Maps:Roy(1750). Quite hard to see. Not on Blaeu although 'Montgrinnan' can be seen.

photo photo photo,navy 230551,643362, Kilwinning Bridge    Irvine
N.Ayrshire   Garnock Water

History: Culdees settlement (7th century) and ancient Christian community. The bridge is adjacent to the early 12th century Abbey. A ford linked the Abbey to the town which was east of the river in those times. First bridge was built by Abbot Adam Spark. In 1439, he petitioned the Vatican for permission to build. Timothy Pont (late 16th century) recorded ".. the River Garnocck glydes betwixt ye toune and Abbey over passed with a faire stone bridge.". In 1765, the bridge was demolished and replaced (Glasgow Journal 18.4.1765). In 1799, Robert Heron "crossed the river by a commodious bridge". The Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald records a widening of the bridge in 1857.
Maps:1750(Roy) weak but possibly down at the time. Firmly on Blaeu(1640)
Currently:19th century. Two raised wide segmental arches. Ashlar voussoirs. Brick voussoirs in many courses on the northern facing only. Spandrels and abutments in coursed well dressed squared rubble. The soffit below shows the 18th century work sandwiched between 19th century widening. The southern transition is sharp and slightly protruding. The northern transition is flush but ragged. This, combined with the very different voussour profile, rather suggests that the 19th century widening took place in two different stages.
photo photo photo,navy 238182,645476, Gallowayford Bridge    nr Kilwinning
N.Ayrshire   Glazert Burn

History: On the Kilwinning Stewarton Road. Comm.of Supply mention it in 1734. OS Named Notes describes a a single segmental arch in 1856.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: More recent construction
,navy 233008,638468, Annick Bridge    Irvine
N.Ayrshire   Annick Water

History: On the Irvine Kilmarnock Road. No historical information known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th and 20th century. red sandstone with concrete.
,navy 235042,640592, Perceton Bridge    Irvine
N.Ayrshire   Annick Water

History: A very ancient village noted in the 15th century. The bridged crossing is probably very old as it is is adjacent to a 17th century church, a mill and a smithy.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Modern flat-decked urban bridge with metal parapet railings.
,navy 239293,638372, Crosshouse Bridge    nr Kilmarnock
Ayrshire   Carmel Water

History:not known.
Maps:1750(Roy) very indistinct. Blaeu(1640)
Currently:19th century. Single segmental arch with culverting underneath a cottage.

,navy 241181,641006, Kilmaurs Bridge    nr Kilmarnock
E.Ayrshire   Carmel Water

History:not known.
Blaeu(1640)
Currently:19th century.

,navy 242788,636564,Ricarton Bridge   Kilmarnock
E.Ayrshire    River Irvine

History:1723 Date stone. Comm. of Supply bridge which was preceded by stepping stones to the east. Bypassed by a new bridge in 1839.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:Early 18th century with a great deal od rebuiulding. Three dressed stone segmental arches with hood moulds. Large cutwaters. The upper parts have been rebuilt, perhaps in the 19th century, with coursed fine ashlar spandrels and sidewalls, incorporating half of the cutwaters. Thre is a decorative bandcourse in stugged squared rubble, possibly part of the old stone from before the repair. The lower spandrels and sidewalls are in coursed squared rubble and clearly original. The bridge appears very well built and elaborate, more in keeping with the later date, but the lower courses and the arch are typical of early Commission of Supply.
Link1 photo ,maroon 242806,637934,Old Toon Bridge   Kilmarnock
E.Ayrshire    Kilmarnock Water

History: Also known as Sandbed Bridge. In 1612, Pont described 'a faire stone bridge'. The same structure was recorded as 'wretchedly ancient' in 1658. This two arched structure was badly damaged in the floods of 1753. In 1762, minutes of the town record an application for a new bridge , to the Commissioners of Supply. In 1766, there was a further application for money from the shire but still nothing seemed to progress. The minutes finally record the building of the bridge in 1805 along with a restructuring of the town centre. It seems it was built a little later than has been recorded elsewhere.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640) Pont (1600)
Currently: Early 19th century. Recessed single segmental arch with ashlar voussoirs. Dressed coursed rubble walls and spandrels which further suggests an early 19th century date. Abutments concealed in the retaining walls of the adjacent buildings.
Link ,navy 243050,637942,Green Bridge   Kilmarnock
E. Ayrshire    Kilmarnock Water

History: Built next to the town green in 1753, following severe local floods Reputed to have replaced a ford. Firmly on Roy so must have been very new at the time of the survey.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: This is an early 19th century bridge. There is a datestone from the earlier bridge embedded in the parapet. Single flat segmental flush arch. Ashlar sidewalls and spandrels. Red sandstone parapets and coping. Restored in 1970 and widened.
Link1 ,navy 246613,643370, Kirkton Bridge    Fenwick
E.Ayrshire   Fenwick Burn

History:Not known
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: Burn runs below street for some distance possibly in a culvert. The north parapet of an older smaller bridge may be preserved on the other side of the pavement.
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,navy 249004,631002, Lawers Bridge    nr Mauchline
E.Ayrshire   Cessnock Water

History:Not known. Described as Laars Bridge on Roy.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently 19th century./ early 20th.
,navy 253536,637266, Greenholm Bridge    nr Galston
E.Ayrshire   Irvine Water

History: The presence and location of bridges on Pont, at Newmilns and Galston, might suggest that the medieval route from Edinburgh to Ayr crossed at Newmilns, then proceded on the south bank of the Irvine to Galston before continuing, perhaps via Fail.
Maps:1750(Roy) 1600(Blaeu)
Currently:Solid red sandstone early 20th century.
photo,navy 257027,638268, Law Bridge    Darvel
E.Ayrshire   Glen Burn

History: This lovely little bridge is also known as 'Roman Bridge'. It appears on both Roy’s map(1750) and Blaeu’s Atlas(1640), although in each case it is depicted slightly upstream of its true position. Local knowledge confirms that there are no alternative bridged crossings nearby, so this discrepancy is most likely due to the limitations of early surveying techniques. In its present form, the bridge is characteristic of a mid-18th-century Commission of Supply structure. While I can find no direct reference in the Ayrshire Comm. minutes, it is highly probable that this is the bridge we see on Roy’s map. The bridge may occupy the line of an earlier route- possibly, of considerable antiquity—perhaps even Roman in origin—thought to have run along the north side of the Irvine Valley.
Maps: Roy(1750) Blaeu (1640)
Currently: Crude random rubble masonry with minimal dressing on walls and spandrels. A recessed segmental arch constructed partly from weathered red rubble sandstone, with a finely crafted hood-mould. Nine feet wide (parapet to parapet), with splayed approaches and a span of around 30 feet. The soffit is of particular interest: a noticeable change in the masonry at haunch level suggests a significant repair or partial major reconstruction at some stage. This raises the possibility that the abutments and lower structure date to the 17th century or earlier, while the upper portions and arch were rebuilt in the 18th century, possibly using the original voussoirs. Local accounts also highlight dramatic spates in this river. On one occasion in the 1950s, for example, water levels rose above the crown of the arch. This suggests that the bridge may have undergone multiple phases of repair or rebuilding over its long lifetime. Perhaps it needs to be said that the bridge is certainly not Roman(see Reputed Roman Bridges section).
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,maroon 240498,617685, Martnaham Lochend Bridge    
S.Ayrshire   Sandhiil Burn

History:Not known
Maps:1640(Blaeu)
Currently:almost nothing to see. culvert under small drainage waterway.
,navy 242450,620978,Old Bridge of Coyle   Coylton
S.Ayrshire    Coyle Water

History: There are three Coyle bridges. This one appears on both Blaeu's and Roy's maps. Minutes of Comm.of Supply repairs 1715.
Maps:Blaeu(1640). "Kyll Bridge" on Roy(1750).
Currently: 19th centurt. 15ft wide and carrying traffic, yet no evidence of widening; this suggests a later date. Single segmental arch from the 19th century with dressed voussoirs. Flat decking. Large squared pink sandstone coursed rubble spandrels. Large coping stones. No string.
photo ,navy 249056,625414,Old Barskimming Bridge   nr Mauchline
E.Ayrshire    R.Ayr

History: Clearly on Blaeu(1640), so it is older than was thought. Only two bridges on the Ayr River are on Blaeu's map. Original was probably 16th century. Possibly linked to the adjacent mill. OSA attributes its build to 'Sir Thomas Miller who introduced wagons and carts to the parish.' Macfarlane (1720) records '..one great arch- the highest and largest to be in the kingdome.' Comm.of Supply repairs 1715 (plaque), and in 1719 (spend £234) and further in 1755. Then in 1776 the Commissioners built ' a new arch seven foot lower and two foot wider than the former arch..and the public got a safe bridge as any in the country.. at a cost of £212/13s/2p ' Clearly the entire structure was dismantled and rebuilt. Further considerable repairs in 19th century. Also very sensitive repairs in 2015 with road closure for some weeks.
This bridge must not be confused with New Barskimming Bridge (1770), which is, strangely, at Old Barskimming, about 1km away.
Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:mainly 18th century large single recessed segmental arch in pink sandstone ashlar voussoirs. Spandrels and abutments appear to be weathered ashlar in parts. Elsewhere coursed squared rubble. Plumb and batter style on downstream side (rather Thomas Telford in style) . Parapets more recent and north approaches are very new.
photo photo photo photo ,maroon 251556,625398,Old Howford Bridge   nr Mauchline
E.Ayrshire    R.Ayr

History: Built 1751 by Commisssioners of Supply. Cost £137. Repaired in 1773 by James Armour who later became the reluctant father in law of Robert Burns. Clear evidence of widening on the soffit; presumably 19th century. Bypassed (spectacularly) to the east in 1962 (photo 3 is taken from the old bridge).
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: original appears late 18th century. Two segmental arches with cutwater. This classic Comm. of Supply structure has typical recessed dressed voussoirs and well dressed coursed rubble spandrels and abutments.It must have been very new at the time of Roy's survey. The old mains pipe below the parapet is in wood (photo).
photo photo photo ,maroon 250094,636654, Galston Main St Bridge    
E.Ayrshire   Anne Burn

History: The presence and location of bridges, on Pont, at Newmilns and Galston might suggest that the medieval route from Edinburgh to Ayr crossed at Newmilns, then proceded on the south bank of the Irvine to Galston before continuing, perhaps via Fail.
Maps:1640(Blaeu)
Currently:Solid red sandstone early 20th century. Note: The R.Irvine is crossed by the 'Muckle Brig' nearby which opened in 1839 on the footprint of a late 18th century structure.
photo,navy 250078,636336, Galston Barr St Bridge    
E.Ayrshire   Anne Water

History:Not known.
Maps:1600(Blaeu) not on Roy.
Currently:Modern concrete beam bridge.
,navy 254970,626730,Sorn Old Bridge   nr Mauchline
E.Ayrshire    R.Ayr

History: Built by Rev Steel.1736-1751 because one of his parishioners drowned at the ford on way to a service. Church is adjacent. Not to be confused with New Brig of Sorn (1871), about one km upstream.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: A beautiful original 18th century two span semicircular arched bridge in grey sandstone with cutwaters. Dressed stone recessed arches and uncoursed squared rubble spandrels. Splayed approaches. Nine ft wide.p to p.
photo ,maroon 250873,621084,Burnock Bridge   Ochiltree
E.Ayrshire    Burnock Water

History: Ruined abutment and approach ramp stands immediaely adjacent and just upstream of present 19th century bridge.
Maps:Roy(1750) shows similar arrangement in reverse. ie a bridge at the present ruined arch and a ford (or ruin) a little downstream where modern bridge is located today. The old bridge is not on Pont. However Blaeu does show a bridge at the mill lade nearby. In 1963 the Old Burnock Bridge was still intact. Roy show an older bridge yet on the footprint of the present 19th century structure.
Currently:single ruined abutment which is neglected. Also decking and approaches.
photo ,navy 250810,621542, Mill Lade Bridge    
Ochiltree E.Ayrshire   Ochiltree Lade

History:Not known.
Maps:1600(Blaeu) not on Roy
Currently:Nothing to see. Culvert over the Mill Road. Mill still exists downstream on the lade.
,navy 250970,617323, Burnock Water Bridge    
E.Ayrshire   Burnock Water

History:Not known
Maps: 1600(Blaeu)
Currently:Modern red brick.
,navy 248014,605860, Town Bridge    Dalmellington
E.Ayrshire   Muck Water

History: A modern bridge and roundabout now replaces an older 19th century bridge which was demolished in 1934. This bridge itself was in turn a replacement for a single arched humped 18th century structure. An 18" square inscription plaque with "God is Great" exists in a garden in Shalloch Place. It was taken from the oldest bridge when its was demolished.(Information and photo courtesy of Mr.Hugh Johnstone)
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Modern
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,navy 247871,603368,Stone Bridge   Craigengillan Estate

E.Ayrshire    R.Doon

History: Date stone 1721 (Comm. of Supply) and present on Roy(1750). Rebuilt John Loudon McAdam circa 1760 who was proprietor of the estate. Reputedly further rebuilt 1820 by French prisoners.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:probably mainly 19th century single segmental arch.
Link ,navy 261854,614081, Nith Bridge    New Cumnock
E.Ayrshire   Nith Water

History: Present bridge built in 1863.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: 19th century. Probably first bridges in 1767.
Link,navy 261824,613253, Afton Bridge    New Cumnock
E.Ayrshire   Afton Water

History:1882
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th century.
Clearly a mill bridge on Roy. Possibly built at the time of turnpikes (1767)
Link,navy 255696,594493,Bridge of Deugh   Carsphairn
Dum&Gall    Water of Deugh

History: Also known as Holm Bridge. This structure is falling down; another sad case of neglect. It was firmly on Roy's map but nothing is known about its history or provenance. Previous photos and postcard show an undressed random rubble bridge with a single arch.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:18th century single segmental arch in squared rubble. It is 100m upstream of present bridge which bypasses it. Outer wall of the spandrels has fallen away revealing the inner wall and the infill behind. The infill is surprisingly substantial. Decking is overgrown with turf.
photo photo photo ,maroon 260687,590859, Carminnows Bridge    nr Carsphairn
Dum&Gall   Water of Deugh

History: Present on Roy's map but now may be still below the water of the present Lendoon resevoir
Maps:1750(Roy) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Much longer 20th century iron truss bridge
,navy 261962,590194,High Bridge of Ken   nr St Johns Dalry
Dum&Gall    Water of Ken

History:Located at the College Linn and Waterfalls. No historical information known but there is a country dance named after it. Firmly on Blaeu.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: This is an 18th century bridge. Two almost semicircular arches of 24 ft in hammer-dressed random rubble, occcasionally brought to course. Rubble voussoirs. Very wide central pier on rocks. Horizontal decking. Parapets are more recent. Solid well dressed coping stones. Narrow: 10ft wide p to p.
Link photo photo photo,maroon 253787,576674, Clatteringshaws Bridge   nr New Galloway
Dum&Gall   Dee Water

History: Original bridge lay on the old Edinburgh road of which the track is still seen at the wildlife centre on E side of Clatteringshaws Loch . The bridge was built 1708 and now lies underneath the loch which was created in the 1930s by damming the River Dee. However, in 1791 the old Edinburgh Road had been rerouted and High Bridge of Dee was built downstream (Chalmers). This still exists. The old bridge was bypassed but is now below water.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Earlier bridge is below water. Present 1791 Dee bridge has two segmental arches and well dressed voussoirs. No parapets. Derelict.
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,navy 260326,584358,Polharrow Bridge   nr St Js Dalry
Dum&Gall    Polharrow Burn

History: Chalmer's Caledonia(1824) reports it was built by Quentin McLurg- a tailor- from his own earnings -in 1706. On Roy's road coming down through the Ken Valley. Major repairs and widening in 1841 (date stone). See photo 3. Now bypassed 50 yards downstream.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: Early 18th century. Two segmental arches with cutwaters and a smaller flood arch on the west. Squared uncoursed rubble spandrels and abutments, sometimes brought to course. Rubble voussoirs. A strong string course with parapets which appear original. Solid heavy coping stones. Decking overgrown. 21ft p to p. Original appears about 13ft wide. See photo. The date stone clearly refers to the repairs and widening. This is a lovely old 18th century bridge which has been well preserved through 19th century work.
Link photo photo photo ,maroon 266364,570076,Hensol Bridge   nr Castle Douglas
Dun&Galloway    Dee Water

History: Originally may have been known as 'Raiders' Bridge'. Replaced in 1825.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: 19thcentury single segmental arched bridge in granite ashlar and rubble.
Link ,navy 255404,557318,Skyreburn Bridge   nr Creetown
Dun&Galloway    Skyre Burn

History: Clearly placed on Roy, on the road which preceded the military road about 1 mile south of Glen Bridge at Corslakes. Taylor notes that Rickson (1750 Military) paid for a bridge to be removed when the new military road took a deviation over the Corslakes. Currently: Nothing at all now shown on the OS map.
Maps:Roy(1750) Not on Blaeu.

,navy 247414,558957,Barholm Bridge   Creetown
Dum&Gall    Moneypool Burn

History: On Roy's map but indistinct. It is on the road which preceded the military road through Creetown. Roy's map shows the older road running to the west as it crossed the burn and then approached the estuary (presumably at low tide, only.), and to a ferry. Taylor notes that the new military road (1763) crossed and then went north; the bridge was re-built, costing £28. It was rebuilt again in 1770 by James McCulloch of Barholm. Currently: Late 18th century. Known to be a very old bridge. Not listed. Not yet visited.
Maps:Roy(1750) Not on Blaeu.

,navy 259832,556216,Fleet Bridge   Gatehouse of Fleet
Dum&Gall    Fleet River

History: First wooden bridge was built in 1610. This road was the 'Gate'and a Gate house was built at the river edge. Repairs followed by a toll in 1661 by act of Parliament. Washed away in 1721. Rebuilt 1730 by John Frew. Part of Military road 1760s. Widened in 1779. Rebuilt in 1811. Further widened with concrete walkways in 1965.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1600)
Currently: Some 18th century. Two almost semicircular arches with central buttress. Sandstone voussoirs. Uncoursed, pich faced rubble spandrels. General layout largely from the 1811 rebuild with level deck but with arches probably retained from 18th century.
photo,maroon 273429,559969,Old Bridge of Dee   Castle Douglas
Dum&Gall    R.Dee Water

History: Previously known as the Granny Ford. This was a little downstream. A 'Ford House' still exists. Reputedly built in 1737 but a coping stone engraving (photo) reveals "constructed 1720”. The bridge was incorporated into the military road from Carlisle to Portpatrick in 1764 but then bypassed a few years later as the this road was rerouted via Tongland. Further bypassed in 1825 by the Turnpike over Threave Bridge (200m upstream) thus making the old bridge finally, completely redundant, which may account for its good condition and preserved narrow span.
Maps:Roy(1750) Appears as Granniford Bridge. Not on Blaeu.
Currently: Beautifully preserved early 18th century bridge with 4 semicircular arches equal in size, at 41ft. Twelve foot wide p to p. Substance is in random un-coursed rubble in granite and whinstone, but rather well pitch-dressed. Voussoirs are slim rather course rubble. Remarkable parapets on a decking slightly wider than the bridge. No string course as such.
photo photo photo photo ,maroon 277603,567723,Old Bridge of Urr   Castle Douglas
Dum&Gall    Urr Water

History:This old bridge has a date stone on the south- facing which is now indecipherable but creditably gave a 1580 date. The heraldry of Scottish kings was reputed to inscribed along with 'JR', Jacobus Rex. Was James VI instrumental in its construction? The bridge appears on Pont (1640) which appears to be confirmation. Another date panel on the south parapet reads 1815. It is known to have been repaired in 1728 and widened in 1772 . It was a mill bridge and the mill is adjacent. In one of the later reconstructions, it is thought that stones from the ruined Buittle Castle were used.
Maps:Roy(1750) Adair (1680s) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: Apart from the panels on the south facing it is difficult to see anything from the 16th century. Two semicircular rubble arches without ribbing. Spandrels in well dressed, very roughly squared rubble which is brought to course. This all fits with an 18th century date. The parapets are probably from the 1815 date. The widening can be seen. Now 13ft wide p to p. Earlier width was 10ft.
After some thought it has been given a maroon marker rather than a red one. This is really a very 18th century structure. It was common practice to transplant panels through repairs and rebuilds.
Link photo photo photo ,maroon 261637,588381, Blackwater Bridge    nr Kirkcudbright
Dum&Gall    Blackwater Burn

Maps: Blaeu(1640) Not on Roy.
History:Not known. Plaque records that it was reconstructed by the County in 1962

Curently 20th century.

,navy 268013,565747, Bridge of Lane    nr Kirkcudbright
Dum&Gall     Lauriston Burn. Outlet from Loch Woodall.

Maps: 1640(Blaeu) Not on Roy
History:not known
Currently:19th C
,navy 280542,565978,Haugh Bridge   Castle Douglas
Dum&Gall    Urr Water

History: The bridge was part of the 1764 miltary road from Carlisle to Portpatrick. However, it is present on Roy's map(1750) so clearly there was a predecessor at the same location. There is little mention of the build-costs in Taylor's 'Military Roads' so it was probably taken-over, as was Bridge of Dee and Dumfries Bridge. It seems that maintenance was transferred to the Commissioners of Supply from 1790 and later to the Stewartry Road Trustees. Very recent floods and damage (Dec.2015) is requiring repairs.
Maps:Roy(1750). Described as "Haw" Bridge.
Currently: This is an 18th century bridge with 2 segmental arches. Spandrels in rough hammer-dressed random rubble with no coursing. However, the beautifully dressed recessed voussoirs are in ashlar and clearly come from a later date: probably early 19th century. The single pier, cutwater and refuge also may be rebuild. Nearby Spottes Bridge is not on Roy's map as it was not built until the military road in 1764.
photo photo photo ,maroon 281947,561662,Buittle House Bridge   Dalbeattie
Dum&Gall    Urr Water

History: In Roy's time the Buittle Bridge was 1.2km upstream of its present location, just east of Buittle Hill at Buittle Castle. The castle had belonged to John and Edward Baliol and Dervorgilla (13th century). There was a surrounding medieval Royal Burgh of Botel and probably a very ancient bridge on this spot. NSA for Buittle notes that a bridge built by John Frew in 1722 fell in 1723. The replacement must be the bridge on Roy's map. On Roy it is quite salient suggesting a substantial structure. The present segmental arch bridge downstream at Craignair was built in 1797.
Maps:Roy(1750) but interestingly not found on Blaeu.
Currently: Some ruined abutments are all that remain remain from original 18th century structure.
Link ,navy 268685,548644, Mutehill Bridge    Kirkcudbright
Dum&Gall    Buckland Burn

No historical information known.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th century parapets.
,navy 269705,553651,Old Tongland Bridge   Kirkcudbright
Dum&Gall    R.Dee

History: Possible link to Tongland Abbey Church, of which nothing remains. Fragments of the abbey stonework have been found embedded in the old bridge. NSA Kirkcudbright reports that Mary Queen of Scots crossed a wooden bridge at Tongland in her flight from Langside (1568) and pulled down the bridge behind her to prevent pursuit. The present old bridge was built in 1737. It was incorporated into the Carlisle/Portpatrick military road system in 1772, thus altering the original line of the road (1764) which had previously crossed the river at Bridge of Dee. Bypassed in 1805 by Thomas Telford's New Tongland Bridge 500m downstream.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: A greatly altered 18th century bridge. Parts are remarkably preserved. Two very high stilted segmental arches with three paired very high cutwater/ buttresses. Squared rubble, brought-to-course and rubble voussoirs. Ten ft. wide original width. Now has cantilevered widening of the decking on both sides. Extensive stregnthening of the abutments and central pier on the downstream side.
Link photo photo ,maroon 222307,672549,Roman Bridge   nr Inverkip
Renfrewshire    Dunrod Burn

History: Late medieval packhorse bridge. 16th century: confirmed on Pont and Blaeu which is important and confirms this. Therefore it is older than has been thought and recorded. There are masonic marks to be found. Mentioned in OSA. Bypassed by an adjacent early 19th century red sandstone semicircular arched bridge (photo 5).
Maps:Roy(1750)Pont 33(1600) Blaeu(1640)
Currently:Probably 16th century. Single humped packhorse style arch six ft wide with small one ft high parapets which have rubble coping. Segmental Arch. Squared and random rubble structure with rubble voussoirs of unequal length. Very overgrown. Turf decking. Slight gothic shape is discernable which might also suggest an earlier date; however it might only be a slightly sagging arch. Extremely beautiful profile. There is an unusual structure just adjacent to the north- haunch ( photos 6 and 7) which may or may not be the remains of an abutment from a yet earlier bridge. Snoddy (1950) identified an odd masonry chamber next to the bridge which may be relevant. This needs further exploration. Unfortunately, the bridge is part of someone's garden who refuses access.
Link photo photo photo photo photo photo ,red 220802,672145, Daff Burn Bridge    Inverkip
Renfrewshire   Daff Burn

History:Not known
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently: the replacement is an attractive 19th century red sandstone bridge with a very prominent string course and a semicircular arch. Also a small semicircular flood arch. The arches have modern corrugated support.
,navy 221275,672541, Bridgend Bridge    Inverkip
Renfrewshire   Kip Water

History: Appears on Pont's map (1600) but no historical information known.
Maps:1750(Roy) Pont (1600)
Currently:19th century depressed,very dressed segmental arch, probably ashlar, but the spandrels look older, almost as if the arch was a repair. Coursed squared rubble abutments and spandrels. Hood mould. The bridge is gently humped but the apex of the parapets is not central to the arch which is odd. This appears to be a very old bridge with a very solid 19th century ashlar arch and an unusual profile.
photo,navy 219374,668384, Kelly Burn Bridge    Wemyss Bay
Renfrewshire   Kelly Burn

History:No historical information known. Separates Renfrewshire from Ayrshire.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Modern overpass.
,navy 219459,665662, Meigle Bridge    
N.Ayrshire   Skelmorloe Water

History: Robert Burns escorted Mary Campbell as far as Meigle Bridge when he first met her (around 1786). This was "Highland Mary" with whom he had an affair. The Roy road appears to approach from Skelmorlie Castle Road and crosses the burn at this spot which is 200m upstream of the coast bridge.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:17th or 18th century, small single semicircular red sandstone bridge. Dressed random rubble spandrels. Squared and coursed rubble abutments. Rubble voussoirs. Slightly splayed parapets. Datestone looks like 160?. Listed note confirms '1604'. There is clear evidence of widening on the downstream side. Inglis suggests it is a 'collection' bridge with 18th century widening and voussoirs.
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,maroon 220065,660505, Noddle Bridge    Largs
N.Ayrshire   Noddsdale Water

Plaque on the parapet : 'built 1736. Rebuilt 1875. Reconstructed 1977.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Appears to be a 19th/20thcentury overpass on a major route.
221153,661993,Old Brisbane Home Bridge   nr. Largs
N.Ayrshire     Noddsdale Water

History: Just discernable on Roy's map is this old bridge on the approach to the Old Brisbane House. The house, now demolished, was called Kelsoland on Roy and on Blaeu's maps, and dated from 1636. The Kelso family had owned the estate since the 13th century. In 1671 the Brisbanes acquired it. Their most illustrious descendant was Thomas Brisbane, Governor of New South Wales in 1821, and after whom Brisbane is named. There are no details of the building of the bridge which lies just opposite Midton (Middleton) on Roy's map.
Maps:Roy(1750) Not on Blaeu.
Currently: This is a beautiful little early 18th century segmental arched bridge. Rubble voussoirs and undressed random rubble spandrels and walls. Squared and coursed rubble abutments. 6 ft wide. About 22 ft span. Small 18 inch parapets. Gently humped and slighted stilted. Overgrown and dilapidated.
photo photo photo photo photo ,maroon 220516,659186, Gogo Bridge    Largs
N.Ayrshire   Gogo Burn

History: No information of first build but a painting shows a small semi-circular arch. On Roy's map the area south of the bridge was shown as Gogoside. The bridge was washed away in floods in 1738 . Comm. of Supply rebuild. This was also washed away in 1910. The rebuild is the present structure.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:20th century.
,navy 228731,648650, Lynn Bridge    Dalry
N.Ayrshire   Caaf Water

History:Walter de Lynn signed the Ragman's Roll in the 13th century. Adjacent castle owned by the Lynn family from 1204 until 1670. This appears to be the home-bridge to the estate.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th century single segmental arch with well dressed voussoirs,recessed arch and coursed squared spandrels. ,navy //TEMPLATES HERE,HERE,HERE   HERE

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Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:arches
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History:Not known
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:HERE
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,orange photo ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ --> 235602,626823, Pow Bridge    Monkton
Ayrshire   Pow Burn.

History: On Roy's map(1750), the Ayr to Kilmarnock road goes north through Monkton, crossing the Pow Burn. The bridge on the map is on a seam and easily missed. Macfarlane (1720s) describes a one arched bridge. Today the road is interrupted by Prestwick Airport, but on a small one-way road to the Airpark there exists the replacement of that old bridge. The plaque (photo) has two dates- 1775 and 1831.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th century. Single segmental arch. Small hood mould and recessed voussoirs. Parapets seem more recent. Strong string course. No evidence of widening yet taking two way traffic. This last suggests two complete rebuilds since Roy's and Macfarlane's time.
photo ,navy 233855,622110,The Auld Brig   Ayr
S.Ayrshire   R.Ayr

History:Charter 1236.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: 1588
LINK TO FULL SUMMARY ,red 232966,619487, South Lodge Bridge    Ayr
S.Ayrshire   Slaphouse Burn

History:Slaphouse known as Corrachen Burn in 16th/17th century. This was the Corrachen Bridge.
Maps: Blaeu(1640) Not on Roy.
Currently:Early 19th century single segmental arch with splayed approaches and moulded capitals.

,navy 233660,619503, Slaphouse Bridge    Ayr
S.Ayrshire   Slaphous Burn

History: Slaphouse known as Corrachen Burn in 16th/17th century. 5 bridges. br/>Maps:Blaeu (1640). Not on Roy
Currently:19th century.

,navy 234439,619466, Burbank Bridge    Ayr
S.Ayrshire   Slaphous Burn

History: Slaphouse known as Corrachen Burn in 16th/17th century. 5 bridges.
Maps:Blaeu (1640). Not on Roy
Currently:19th century. Approximate location.

,navy 235253,619651, Peggieshall Bridge   Ayr
S.Ayrshire   Annfield Burn

History: Slaphouse known as Corrachen Burn in 16th/17th century. 5 bridges.
Maps:Blaeu (1640). Not on Roy.
Currently:19th century. Approximate location.

,navy 236156,620227, BurntonBridge    Ayr
S.Ayrshire   Slaphous Burn

History: Slaphouse known as Corrachen Burn in 16th/17th century. 5 bridges.
Maps:Blaeu (1640). Not on Roy
Does not exist. Approx. location.

,navy 233237,617828,Brig o'Doon   Alloway
S.Ayrshire    Doon Water

History: Possibly circa 1460 (Paterson) but this is unlikely from arch shape, span and voussoir condition. First documented in 1512. Rebuilt sometime after 1593 because it was declared ruinous. Comm. of Supply repairs 1720. Very extensive report in the early 19th century (Comm. of Supply minutes), suggesting imminent collapse unless very major intervention undertaken requiring wooden centering. A bypass was completed in 1815 which may have been the only response. It is not clear whether these essential repairs were done to the old bridge at this stage, or considerably later. Major repairs and support in 1972 and in 2011.
Famous for skirmish between Cassilis and Bargeny(1601) and last verse of Tam o'Shanter(Robert Burns). Also featured in the 1947 musical, of that name, although the location was fictional.
Maps:Roy(1750) Adair(1680s) Blaeu(1640) Also on Gordon.
Currently:Some 16th century. Large single 72 ft almost semicircular arch. Very well dressed ashlar voussoirs with unribbed soffit. Small slim hood-mould with the voussoirs reset from this. Spandrels and abutments in weathered yellow sandstone ashlar in lower parts and coursed squared rubble spandrels higher up. Partially faced random rubble at the crown with a small unusually fashioned coping. Now a major tourist attraction and footpath.
photo photo photo photo,red 229318,603331, Airds Bridge    nr Maybole
S.Ayrshire   Girvan Water

History: This bridged crossing is interesting. In 1817 it appeared to be built from new- yet it appears firmly on Blaeu's map (1640) which may be important in the evolution of access to the Girvan Valley prior to 1600. Egidia Blair(Kennedy) of Baltersan built a bridge over the Girvan Water in early 16th century and in her will left monies for its rebuild and for its upkeep. Possibly here (possibly at Bridgemill).
Blaeu(1640). Not on Gordon. Significantly not on Roy.
Currently: impressive early 19th century depressed arch -segmental with elaborate depressed voussoirs. Circular motifs just above the arch. Parapet is flat yet decking is humped.

Link,navy 233207,612810, Cassillis Gate Bridge    nr Dalrymple
S.Ayrshire   Chapelton Burn

History:Not known
Maps:1640(Blaeu)
Currently: 19th century. Small segmental depressed arch with dressed voussoirs. Splayed parapets.

,navy 236193,614350, Cassillis Mill Bridge    nr Dalrymple
S.Ayrshire   Cassillis Burn

History: The bridge was there before Dalrymple existed. Part of the Casillis estate.
Maps:1640(Blaeu)
Currently: small culvert widened with a modern pipe. Remnants of old stonework on the west side.
photo,navy 232425,606890, Garpin Bridge    Crosshill nr Maybole
S.Ayrshire   Girvan Water

History:First built by John Fergusson of Kilkerran. 'Improved' in 1825
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:20th century beam bridge

,navy 234411,607871, Waulkmill Bridge   Kirkmichael
S.Ayrshire   Girvan Water

History: A petition from the kirk session to the Justices of the Peace dated 1707 describes the bridge as verry ruinous...and that there is Great Danger of loseing peoples lives thereby. Repairs 1722. Rebuilt 1730s by Comm of Supply.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:Solid iron and concrete 20th century.
,navy 219312,598883,Bridgemill Bridge   Girvan
S.Ayrshire    Girvan Water

History: Late 16th century: mentioned in 'Historie of the Kennedyis'. Ancient crossing may have been linked to the medieval church (Old St.Cemetery). Possibly linked to adjacent Roman camps. Egidia Blair(Kennedy) built a bridge over the Girvan Water in early 16th century and in her will left monies for its upkeep; possibly here but also possibly at Airds. Girvan was also a mill bridge. Existing mill buildings are 19th century but the spot was called Bridgmill on Blaeu(1640). The bridge was completely rebuilt in 1846 in brick with an 18m segmental arch (photo). This last was tested to destruction by theoretical bridge engineers in 1985. This was a much quoted seminal work of limit structural analysis (Hendry et al).
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640). Also on Gordon(1600)
Currently:modern concrete.
photo,navy 222528,599235, Old Dailly Bridge    Nr Girvan
S.Ayrshire   Penwhapple Burn

History:Not known. Also known as 'Penwhapple Bridge'. Adjacent to 13th century church, rebuilt in late 17th century.
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th century bridge. Castellated parapets
No further historical information found.
,navy 226722,601431, Dailly Bridge    nr Girvan
S.Ayrshire   Girvan Water

History: Act of Parliament obtained by Lord Bargany in 1696 for building a bridge in this area. Comm. of Supply 'bridge money' allocated in 1728. It was later included in Turnpike 40 (1774 Act)
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th Century.
No further historical information found.
,navy 227376,601579, Roan Bridge    nr Girvan
S.Ayrshire   Lindsayston Burn

History:Not known
Maps:1750(Roy)
Currently:19th Century.
photo,navy 237425,605283,Blairquhan House Bridge   Straiton
S.Ayrshire    Girvan Water

History:In 1750, the road ran parallel to the present road but 300m to the north, crossing to Straiton by this bridge. Blairquhan Tower House was 14th century. The castle from 1570.
Maps:Roy(1750) Blaeu(1640)
Currently: An 18th century single arch segmental humped bridge with pointed parapets and haunches. Dressed and mainly coursed squared rubble spandrels. Voussoirs in rubble. Hood mould. Interesting corbelling at foundation level. It has more of the appearance of a late 18th century structure but with one or two older features.
photo2 photo2 photo2 ,maroon 227343,594046, Stinchar Bridge    Barr
S.Ayrshire   Stinchar Water

History: Reputed to have been built in 1787 but clearly this was preceded by a bridge which appears on Roy (1750). Minutes of Comm. of Supply records a build in 1728.
Currently: Late 18th century. Looks like a Comm.of Supply bridge which suggests they rebuilt it some years later. Wide flat segmental arch with well worked reset voussoirs. Largely uncoursed random rubble spandrels and buttresses.
Maps:1750(Roy)

photo photo,navy 241327,566942, Queen Mary's Bridge     Minnigaff
Dum &Gall   Penkiln Burn

History:Tradition has it that this bridge was crossed by Mary Queen of Scots on her 1563 tour. Probably rebuilt in 18th century and also, certainly, in the 1960s. Mentioned by Macfarlane in the 1720s. Described as Pentkiln Old Bridge in 19th century maps. Photo from the 1920s
Maps:1750(Roy).Very poorly outlined.
Currently: very fully restored to 18th century style in the 1960s. Two almost semicircular arches. Stilted on rocks Rubble piers, arches and voussoirs. Fairly crude stonework but roughly coursed. Large cutwater is now on land, as is the second arch. Parapets have long gone, replaced by a strong string course, now supporting cast-iron balustrades. Adjacent to a mill.
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,maroon 241162,565649,Bridge of Cree   Newton Stewart
Dum&Gall    Cree River

History: A crossing was noted in 1610: a ford, a little downstream of the present bridge. The first bridge was built 1748, so predated the 1760s military road, but then became part of it. That bridge no longer exists. It was located 90m upstream of the present bridge which was designed by John Rennie in 1813 as part of the turnpike network. This has five low segmental arches and is in granite ashlar.
Maps:Roy(1750). Nothing on Blaeu
Currently: Early 19th century.
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,navy 234359,563234,Shennanton Bridge   Kirkcowan
Dum&Gall    R.Bladnoch

History:Just NE of Kirkcowan there are three versions of Shennanton bridge due to serial bypasses. The earliest bridge definitely preceded the 1760 military road as it is present on Roy's map (1750). Construction was not included in the 1763 military reports. There is no bridge on Blaeu (1640) despite the presence of "Schinen Town". The second bridge is 50 m downstream: a mid 19th century structure with two segmental arches. A third modern bridge is 200m yet further downstream.
Currently: The oldest bridge looks like early 18th century. The eastern arch of the old bridge collapsed in 2005 through neglect. The western arch remains very overgrown and without parapets. Wide rubble voussoirs of irregular length on a large flushed segmental arch. Voussoirs seem intact but large-stone squared random rubble spandrels and pier are very weathered and collapsing. There is also a small flood arch on the west bank.
Maps:Roy(1750) but not on Blaeu although the place name is there and Lincuan bridge is shown nearby at Kirkcowan.
photo photo photo ,maroon 235581,575157,Clachaneasy Bridge   nr Newton Stewart
Dum&Gall    Cree River

History:This seems to be the location for the bridge on Blaeu. Clearly on the River Cree rather than the Minnoch. A 'Brigton' is nearby on the map today.
Maps:Blaeu(1640) Not on Roy
Currently:Early 19th century. Fully horizontal-decked uncoursed rubble bridge with raised wide segmental arch
,navy 233079,560254,Lincuan Bridge   nr Kirkcowan
Dum&Gall    Tarf River

History:This seems to be the location for the bridge on Blaeu's map. Johnston's bridge (a little downstream) is also a possible location, but the all-Galloway Blaeu map seems explicitly to favour Lincuan. So this confirms a sixteenth century bridge over the Tarff. On the map it appears to be a significant structure and the only bridged crossing on the Bladnoch basin preceding the Bladnoch bridge by more than 100 years. However, the absence of the bridge on Roy(1750) does suggest it had collapsed by 1750. The wool-waulking mill at Lincuan was not built until the last three decades of the 18th century, and presumably the present bridge is also of that date. Locally, the bridge is known as the Auld Weel as this is where the wheel of the adjacent mill was located in the early years.
Maps:Blaeu(1640). Not on Roy
Currently: Late 18th century single span rubble bridge with an almost semicircular flushed arch. Splayed approaches with wing-walls. Random rubble walls and spandrels with no string course. Flat deck on an incline. The bridge is only 10ft wide which is interesting. Ties and pattress plates. The only remaining building of the waulkmill is the very high chimney which is about 50m away from the bridge. The other buildings were removed in the 1950s.
photo photo,navy 245883,564395,Old Bridge of Palnure   nr Newton Stewart
Dum&Gall    Palnure Burn

History: Noted in Macfarlane (1720). Repaired 1731. Rebuilt 1740. Included in the Military Road in 1760s. Bypassed 1778 (1 mile downstream) Repaired 1993.
Maps:Roy(1750) Not on Blaeu
Currently: This looks like a mid 18th century bridge: probably the 1740 rebuild. Single semicircular arch rubble bridge with whinstone like voussoirs. Small stone random uncoursed rubble spandrels and buttressing both upstream and downstream on the west side. Flat simple coping with no string course.
Link1 photo photo,maroon 241996,554185,Bladnoch Bridge   nr Wigtown
Dum&Gall    R.Bladnoch

History: In the 15th century, a stone bridge was requested by the Countess of Douglas with supplication to the Pope for raising funds. It appears to have come to nothing. The first stone bridge was in 1728, and in 1860 this was bypassed a little downstream. Then, in 1875, the old bridge was dismantled and the stone used for the new railway bridge, located further yet downstream. The railway closed in 1964.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: 19th-century. A little downstream at the A714. Two very wide stilted eliptical arches with well dressed voussoirs. Strong string course. Squared but scarcely coursed sandstone. Rounded cutwaters.
Link Link,navy 219158,557352,Bridge of Park   Glenluce
Dum&Gall    Luce Water

History:Twelfth century Cistercian Abbey nearby. After the Reformation (1590), the Castle of Park was established. Also, probably, the bridge. It is known to have collapsed in the 1660s (Harrison); several drowned; there was no bridge for some time after that. However, firmly in Roy in 1750. Part of the military road in the 1760's. Reported as 'very old' in 1838 when widened(Stat.Accts) by attaching on a new wide segmental arch on the west side.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently:Some 16th century remains. The bridge is clearly ancient with a range of styles from different centuries. Two arches on the east, one semicircular and one segmental. On the west, one long wide semgmental arch. Ashlar piers and two orders of voussoir- the first is depressed. Ashlar abutments. Parapets appear to be 18th or 19th century. RCAHMS suggest the semicircular arch may be 16th century which certainly fits with style. The bridge is mainly 17th century with 16th century remnants.
photo photo ,red 217450,564636,Cross Water Bridge   New Luce
Dum&Gall    Cross Water

No historical information known.
Maps:Roy(1750)
Currently: An 18th century narrow span broad segmental arch. Random rubble. Rubble coping. Humped. The style suggests this could certainly be the one on Roy's map which suggests a slightly earlier date than thought. (Note. Main Water Bridge on Station Road is not on Roy; may be late 18th century.)
Link ,maroon 206078,560763,Stranraer Town Bridge   Stranraer
Dum&Gall    Sole Burn

History: Roys map clearly shows a bridge over the town burn. This stream now runs in a tunnel underneath Castle Square and Bridge St. The name 'Stranraer' may come from the gaelic Struthan meaning streamlet.
Maps: Roy(1750)
Currently: Nothing to see.,navy 203456,564459,Soleburn Bridge   nr Stranraer
Dum&Gall    Sole Burn

History:Close to the shore. No further historical information known.
Maps: Roy(1750)
Currently: A 20th-century concrete beam structure with railings.,navy 207710,556469,Culmick Bridge   nr Stranraer
Dum&Gall    Pilanton Burn

History:Located on Blaeu and Roy. Roy's road from Stranraer south to Drummore. 'Bridgebank' is adjacent on the OS. Early OS named notes describes a well constructed stone bridge of one arch with a 1768 date cut in stone on the battlement. The existence on the old maps suggests there was a predecessor.
Maps: Blaeu(1640) and Roy(1750)
Currently: An 18th-century undressed random rubble single segmental arched bridge with rubble voussoirs on the upstream facing. Widened on the downstream side. The downstream facing is 19th century with a recent supporting girder. The approaches have been extensively repaired.
photo,maroon 209158,556216,Galdenoch Bridge   nr Stranraer
Dum&Gall    Pilanton Burn

History:No further historical information found. Isolated bridge on Blaeu only.
Maps: Blaeu(1640)
Currently: An early 19th century structure. ,navy