Showing posts with label Bridges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bridges. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Blantyre Weir
Blantyre Weir: First built in 1790 and expanded over the 19th century, it now features a fish ladder and a small hydro-electric generating station.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Suspension Bridge
Carlton Place suspension bridge by Alexander Kirkland 1851 connecting the city centre with Portland Street.
The 414 ft span was by George Martin,the towers were dismantled and rebuilt due to poor workmanship and inferior materials,the bridge was strengthened in 1871.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Clyde Arc
The Clyde Arc was completed in 2006,its foundations are piled 30 meters below the river bed.
The bridge serves as a link, particularly for public transport between the SECC and the north bank developments.
Its Glasgow's most distinctive bridge.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The Penny Bridge
The Penny Bridge, also known as the Ha'penny Bridge or Halfpenny Bridge, is an old, cast-iron bridge located in Linn Park, Glasgow. It spans the White Cart Water and is known for its distinctive round holes in the cast iron arches, resembling coins, which led to its nickname. The bridge, built around 1835, is the oldest complete iron bridge in Glasgow.
Monday, June 23, 2025
The Clyde Arc
The Clyde Arc, better known as the 'squinty bridge', spans the River Clyde, and was constructed in 2006. The bridge connects Finnieston Street on the north bank of the river to Govan Road on the southern bank.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Glasgow Botanic Gardens footbridge
The humpback bridge,also known as the Glasgow Botanic Gardens footbridge, is the main bridge over the River Kelvin that connects to the Botanic Gardens. This Class B listed bridge is part of the Kelvin Walkway, a scenic route along the river. The bridge was recently refurbished with work including blasting and painting all steelwork, and reinstatement of the deck.
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