Three low segmental arches carry the road across the River Ugie, their granite masonry shaped to handle water and the curve of the approaches.
Quick facts
- Date
- Mid to late 19th century
- Architect / designer
- Unknown engineer or mason
- Type
- Three-arch road bridge in granite
- Designation
- Listed building, Category C (LB16537)
- OS grid reference
- NK 10044 48175
Architecture, archaeology and continuing use
Squared granite forms the spandrels and parapets, while rock-faced voussoirs define each arch. Projecting cutwaters divide the river flow and the coped parapets curve with the roadway at both approaches.
Its story
Built during the mid or later nineteenth century, the bridge improved movement through the Inverugie landscape and remains closely associated with the nearby castle and river corridor.
Why it is included
Category C listing recognises a well-composed regional road bridge whose materials and hydraulic form remain clearly legible.
What to notice
- Three evenly spaced segmental arches.
- Cutwaters projecting from the river piers.
- Parapets curving with the road approaches.
Reading the surroundings
Use only designated road or pedestrian space, obey traffic restrictions and never climb parapets or descend to the river edge without a safe public route.
Timeline
- Mid-19th century Granite bridgework established a durable crossing on the River Ugie.
- Later use Continued road traffic kept the historic structure within the transport network.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The designer, exact construction year, current load limits and pedestrian arrangements were not established.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Inverugie Bridge, LB16537 — Designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Trove designation: LB16537 — Parallel national record identity and archival context.
Location
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