South Bridge, Road bridge in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The South Bridge spans over 1000 feet with nineteen stone arches, connecting Edinburgh's High Street to Nicolson Street through a continuous elevated roadway.
Constructed between 1785 and 1788 under Robert Kay's design, the bridge emerged from James Hunter Blair's vision to extend access from Old Town to southern Edinburgh.
The underground vaults beneath South Bridge tell stories of Edinburgh's social transformation, from merchant spaces to residences for impoverished citizens during the 1800s.
The bridge serves as a main traffic artery through central Edinburgh, with numerous businesses and commercial establishments lining both sides of the thoroughfare.
Only one of the nineteen arches remains visible at street level, as buildings constructed along the bridge conceal the remaining structural elements from public view.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.94870,-3.18683
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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