Balfron Station, aqueduct
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Balfron Station, aqueduct
Image: © Robert Murray Taken: 29 Apr 2011
The aqueduct crosses the A81 near Balfron station and carries the Glasgow water supply from Loch Katrine to Mugdock. A service yard can be glimpsed on the right. See RCAHMS report http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/286663/details/glasgow+corporation+water+works+1855+and+1885+aqueducts+balfron+station+pipe+bridge+over+a81/ and http://www.theglasgowstory.com/image.php?inum=TGSA01978 for construction photo.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.076426
Longitude
-4.374662