Date: 05/11/2021

Forth Ports has been granted Listed Building Consent by the City of Edinburgh Council to fully repair the Category A Listed Victoria Swing Bridge located at the Port of Leith to conserve the bridge for the future and create a useable space for the local community.

The private six-figure investment will see the bridge, which is the largest counterweighted swing bridge in Scotland, fully repaired.

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Edinburgh grants listed building consent for Victoria Swing Bridge repairs

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Forth Ports has been granted Listed Building Consent by the City of Edinburgh Council to fully repair the Category A Listed Victoria Swing Bridge located at the Port of Leith to conserve the bridge for the future and create a useable space for the local community. The private six-figure investment will see the bridge, which is the largest counterweighted swing bridge in Scotland, fully repaired ...

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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

The Victoria swing bridge in Leith Docks, still surviving with rails in place amongst the new riverside penthouse flats in April 2004, now used as a walkway across the Water of Leith.
Location: Victoria Swing Bridge [Leith]
Company: Leith Harbour and Dock Commissioners Railway
25/04/2004 John Furnevel

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Tags: x Forth Ports x Victoria Swing Bridge [Leith] x Listed Building Consent x City of Edinburgh Council