Date: 06/09/2021

The Category A listed structure in Edinburgh was added to the Buildings at Risk register in 2018.

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Repair plan to save Leith's historic Victoria Swing Bridge

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The Category A listed structure in Edinburgh was added to the Buildings at Risk register in 2018.

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The Victoria Swing Bridge crossed the Water of Leith almost at its mouth and provided rail connection between the various docks on either side. Now it is a pedestrian bridge linking smart flats and eateries with, well, other smart etc. Caught at the right moment in late winter sunshine this image makes an admired screensaver. Just saying.
Location: Victoria Swing Bridge [Leith]
Company: Leith Harbour and Dock Commissioners Railway
28/02/2015 David Panton

Looking south east from Leith Docks past the Victoria swing bridge towards the inner harbour on 15 March. On the left is Ocean Drive, with Rennie's Isle to the right.
Location: Victoria Swing Bridge [Leith]
Company: Leith Harbour and Dock Commissioners Railway
15/03/2009 John Furnevel

The Victoria Swing Bridge, dating from 1874 and which, at one time, provided a link across the Water of Leith between the eastern and western sections of Leith Docks. The bridge originally swung open to give access to the inner harbour and the two old docks running parallel with Commercial Street. Photographed on a Sunday morning in March 2009 surrounded by the penthouses of the new Leith. Note the sections of imbedded rail still in place. Today the bridge provides a pedestrian link between what are now known as Ocean Drive and Rennie's Isle (opposite).
Location: Victoria Swing Bridge [Leith]
Company: Leith Harbour and Dock Commissioners Railway
15/03/2009 John Furnevel

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