Image of St Andrew's Suspension Bridge
St Andrew's Suspension Bridge – 1856

 

Engineer: Neil Robson

The chains and deck are wrought iron, the pylons cast iron, each with four fluted Corinthian columns almost 20ft high.

Its construction was promoted by Bailie Harvey for the safer passage of factory workers who had previously used a ferry at the same location "in time of spate a scene of great excitement".

Image of St Andrew's Suspension Bridge

 

In 1997 the parapets and timber decking were replaced, and the ornamental cast iron features of the Corinthian columns refurbished.  Repainting and landscaping works emphasised the St Andrew's theme.



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