Ballochmyle Viaduct, Railway viaduct in East Ayrshire, Scotland.
The Ballochmyle Viaduct spans the River Ayr with seven arches, reaching a height of 50 meters and constructed from local red sandstone and Dundee stone.
The construction of this transportation link began in 1848 and concluded with its official opening in 1850, marking a significant advancement in Scottish railway infrastructure.
The structure earned Category A listed status in 1989 and received designation as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark from the Institution of Civil Engineers in 2014.
Visitors can access the viaduct via a ten-minute walk from South Lodge parking area, following a clear path that leads to various viewing points.
The central span measures 181 feet, establishing this structure as the highest railway viaduct still operating in Britain and featuring ancient cup and ring marks nearby.
Location: East Ayrshire
Location: Mauchline
Inception: August 9, 1848
Official opening: 1850
Height: 50 m
GPS coordinates: 55.49948,-4.36230
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:06
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