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Accessing Scotland's Past Project
Event ID 561070
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Accessing Scotland's Past Project
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/561070
An iron railway bridge, measuring about 85m in length, crosses the River Spey adjacent to Ballindalloch Station. The railway line was dismantled in the 1960s, and walkers and cyclists now use the bridge.
The main span of the bridge is constructed of iron girders, with high sides made of narrow girders riveted together to form a lattice pattern. At either end there are two short access spans, which now have ornamental cast-iron handrails. The abutments and piers upon which the bridge rests are constructed from blocks of rubble.
The bridge was opened in 1863 as part of the Strathspey Railway, running from Boat of Garten to Dufftown. As well as being a passenger line, the railway also helped to transport the huge volumes of whisky distilled throughout the Strathspey area.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
