Aray Bridge, Stone arch bridge in Inveraray, Scotland.
Aray Bridge is a stone arch structure that crosses the River Aray near where it flows into Loch Fyne. The construction features two arches made with dressed stone and includes a large circular opening between the supports.
The bridge was designed in 1773 by Robert Mylne to replace a military crossing that was destroyed by floods in 1772. The project was commissioned by the Board of Ordnance and Colonel John Campbell.
The bridge is part of the Inveraray Castle estate grounds and shows how structures from this period were designed to complement the surrounding landscape. Walking across it, you can sense how it connects the castle's domain to the wider region.
The bridge carries a single-lane road where traffic lights control which direction can cross at any given time. You may need to wait briefly if vehicles are approaching from the opposite side.
The circular opening between the arches was deliberately designed to frame views of Inveraray Castle upstream. This visual connection shows how carefully the bridge was integrated with the castle's design.
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