Hermitage Bridge, Stone footbridge at The Hermitage, Birnam, Scotland
The Hermitage Bridge spans across the River Braan with an arched design and includes a free-standing doorway on its southern section.
The Third Duke of Atholl commissioned the construction of this bridge in 1774 to access lands leased from Sir John Stewart of Murthly.
The bridge forms part of The Hermitage pleasure grounds, established in the 1750s by John Murray of Strowan for public recreational purposes.
The structure contains iron ties set into its sides from past repairs and features a small arch underneath the northern end leading to a grotto.
The bridge includes a ledge beneath Ossian's Hall, connecting to a hidden grotto that offers close views of the flowing River Braan waters.
Location: Perth and Kinross
Location: Little Dunkeld
Inception: 1774
GPS coordinates: 56.55730,-3.61428
Latest update: March 27, 2025 18:12
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