Shakkin' Briggie, 19th-century suspension footbridge in Peterculter, Scotland
The Shakkin' Briggie stretches 54.9 meters across the River Dee, featuring cast iron towers and suspension chains made from 3-inch-diameter iron bars.
Reverend Dr. George Morison funded the construction of the bridge in 1837 with £1,400 to help parishioners reach the church on the south bank.
John Smith, Aberdeen's City Architect, applied his engineering knowledge to create this suspension bridge, which stands as his only independent bridge design.
The bridge remains derelict since 1984 when the timber decking was removed, with restoration costs estimated at £775,000 in the early 1990s.
The structure earned its nickname from the characteristic movement experienced by pedestrians crossing the bridge, which produced a shaking sensation.
Location: Aberdeen City
Location: Peterculter
Official opening: 1837
GPS coordinates: 57.11430,-2.17055
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:10
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