A major investment is to be made to save Leith’s historic Victoria Swing Bridge in Edinburgh.
… largest counterweighted swing bridge in Scotland…
The BBC writes:
Forth Ports has revealed plans to conserve the Category A listed structure with full restoration works, costing a six-figure sum.
The swing bridge was added to the Buildings at Risk register in 2018.
Built in 1874, it crosses docklands either side of the Water of Leith. Edinburgh Council has received a planning application.
The Victoria Swing Bridge, designed by Alexander Rende, is the largest counterweighted swing bridge in Scotland.
The work includes full refurbishment of the northern and southern walkways, re-decking the central carriage way, replacement of the decked turning circle areas and a full repair and repaint of metalwork on the bridge.
The bridge was originally B listed but was upgraded to an A listing in 2014.
It is constructed of riveted wrought iron, timber and steel. The bridge originally carried a double rail track along its central deck…
