Fun Fact Friday: Bridges

Fun Fact Friday!

In honour of the new bridge that will span the Clyde between Renfrew and Yoker, as part of the Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside; this week’s fun facts are all about Scottish bridges.

– Clachan bridge was built in 1792. It was designed by John Stevenson, whose family founded Oban, and the plans were revised by Robert Mylne

– The Brig ‘O Doon bridge has been immortalised in Robert Burn’s poem ‘Tam O’Shanter’

– The Brig ‘O Doon bridge also features on some Scottish £5 notes – Finally, the same bridge also lends its name to the 1954 film Brigadoon (this bridge is more famous than some influencers!)

– At the moment, there are only 21 bridges that span the River Clyde (not many for a river of its length)

– The Forth Road Bridge was once famous for requiring to be repainted endlessly.

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For more information on the Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside, please visit http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/cwrr