Hillhead Swing Bridge
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Hillhead Swing Bridge by Raymond Okonski as part of the Geograph project.
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Hillhead Swing Bridge
Image: © Raymond Okonski Taken: 3 May 2007
This 1930’s former swing bridge on the Forth & Clyde Canal at Kirkintilloch was refurbished and re-commissioned as an opening bridge. Work on the re-opening project started in April 2000 and was completed in January 2001. The mechanical and electrical operating equipment and the control system were reinstated and the control building was rebuilt in its original style. The bridge pivots ('swings') out of the way to let boats pass.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.941866
Longitude
-4.150547