A historic crossing whose present width owes much to nineteenth-century rebuilding.
Quick facts
- Date
- 1535; widened and repaired 1866
- Architect / designer
- Founded by Robert Spittal; individual designers not established here
- Type
- Two-arched road bridge
- OS grid reference
- NN 72168 01244
The structure
Two rounded arches carry the road over the Teith. Inscribed and heraldic panels on the parapets record the bridge’s history.
Its story
The HES listing dates the foundation to 1535 and names Robert Spittal. Trove’s compiled record describes widening on the west side in 1866, doubling the earlier width. The bridge remains Category A listed; its former scheduled designation was removed in 2001.
Why it is included
It demonstrates how continued transport use can reshape an early structure without erasing its historical identity.
What to look for
- The pair of river arches.
- The parapet inscriptions and coat of arms.
- The relationship between the crossing and the approach roads.
Reading the surroundings
View from safe public routes without entering the carriageway to inspect details.
Timeline
- 1535 Bridge founded.
- 1866 Bridge widened and repaired.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The early foundation date should not be assigned to every visible component. Trove records an Ordnance Survey observation that much of the apparent fabric reflects later work.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: LB24668 — Live designation, dates and parapet panels.
- Trove: Doune, Bridge of Teith — Compiled survey evidence for widening and surviving fabric.
Location
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