| The Chinese Bridge is listed category A
structure which crosses the River Tay at the back
of the Castle. It was built in the early 19th century
with cast iron arches possibly by A. Nasmyth on the site of the previous wooden
bridge. It is thought that the stone stanchions date from a previous era. The
Bridge was built by the Breadalbanes in order to pay visits to
Rock Lodge on the opposite bank. Today the bridge
forms an important route for walkers. It connects the
North and South
Terraces which are beech lined avenues. |
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| There used to be a white seat
overlooking the bridge, which gave views down into the Castle grounds. It is
hoped to replace this seat in the near future as part of the works being done
on the paths. It cannot go back in its original position as a mature oak tree
now obscures the view, but it should be close! |
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| The bridge was recently used by North of
Scotland Water Authority to pass their pipeline which now carries fresh water
to the village. NOSWA kindly provided a new deck for the bridge as well as
re-landscaping the entrance. It is hoped that Scottish Hydo-Electric can be
persuaded to pass the unsightly and dangerous wires, which are in front of the
bridge through the conduit inside the bridge. |
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| Warning - this is an old bridge. The
handrails are made from cast iron which does not flex - but the rest of the
bridge does! As a result it is in poor shape. Do not lean on the
rails. |
