South end of the Chain Bridge, Melrose
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South end of the Chain Bridge, Melrose
Image: © Jim Barton Taken: 13 Jun 2026
The footbridge crosses the Tweed, linking Melrose and Gattonside. Here the Southern Upland Way turns left across the bridge, while the Borders Abbeys Way continues ahead towards Dryburgh.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.60216
Longitude
-2.723053