Kessock Bridge

The Kessock Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge that spans across the Beauly Firth, linking Inverness with the Black Isle to the north. The structure is supported by three main towers and carries traffic across more than a kilometre of water.

The bridge was inaugurated in 1982 by the Queen Mother and replaced a centuries-old ferry service that once crossed between the two banks. It marked a major shift in regional transport infrastructure.

The bridge received recognition from the Saltire Society in 1983 for its engineering excellence and contribution to Scottish infrastructure.

The bridge carries traffic daily and is well maintained for easy passage. You can view it from both shorelines or simply drive across to enjoy views of the water and surrounding landscape.

The Great Glen Fault, a major geological fault line, runs beneath the bridge, creating potential seismic activity. The engineers incorporated special seismic buffers at the north abutment to protect the structure from ground movement.

Location: Highland

Location: Inverness and Bona

Inception: 1982

Official opening: 1982

Length: 1,056 m

GPS coordinates: 57.49945,-4.22998

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20