Leamington Lift Bridge, Vertical-lift bridge in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Leamington Lift Bridge features a steel framework with a wooden deck that rises between two gantries across the Union Canal.
Built in 1906 by Armstrong-Whitworth of Newcastle, the bridge was moved to its current location in 1922 when the canal was shortened to Lochrin Basin.
In 2021, the National Transport Trust recognized the bridge's engineering significance by installing a Red Wheel plaque, the first awarded on a Scottish canal.
The bridge deck rises to provide 9 feet of clearance for boats, while an adjacent lattice girder footbridge maintains pedestrian access during lift operations.
Scottish Canals provides specialized training to boat operators, enabling them to control the bridge's electrical lifting mechanism independently.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 55.94130,-3.21105
Latest update: March 21, 2025 15:31
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