Craigellachie Bridge, Cast iron arch bridge in Moray, Scotland.
The bridge extends 150 feet across the River Spey with four lattice arch ribs made of cast iron manufactured at Plas Kynaston foundry.
Thomas Telford designed this pioneering structure between 1812 and 1814, creating the first example of a portable lattice-braced standard bridge type in Britain.
The bridge features decorative medieval elements, including towers with arrow slits and miniature battlements that enhance the connection to Scottish architectural traditions.
The structure now serves pedestrians and cyclists, following its 1964 renovation and subsequent vehicle traffic redirection to a newer bridge in 1972.
The cast iron components demonstrate exceptional tensile strength, confirming Telford's advanced understanding of metallurgy and structural engineering for that period.
Location: Moray
Location: Aberlour
Inception: 1813
Official opening: November 1, 1814
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 57.49131,-3.19388
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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