Polhollick, Suspension Bridge, Steel suspension bridge near Ballater, Scotland
The Polhollick Bridge extends 52 meters across the River Dee with lattice towers supported by lozenge-shaped abutments and steel cable systems.
James Abernethy constructed this bridge in 1892 to replace a ferry crossing where Alexander Gordon witnessed a drowning incident in his youth.
The bridge represents the engineering advancement of northeast Scotland, with its distinctive tooth-edged cross girders and metal arch design patterns.
The footbridge currently maintains a safety restriction allowing no more than four persons to cross simultaneously due to structural considerations.
During World War II, the bridge sustained damage when an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley bomber made an emergency landing on the River Dee.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn
Length: 52 m
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 57.05500,-3.08341
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:10
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