Kinnaber Viaduct - Angus/Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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N 56° 45.052 W 002° 27.071
30V E 533561 N 6289788
Twelve arch viaduct over the River North Esk, straddling two counties, was once a railway bridge, now a cycling route.
Waymark Code: WMWY26
Location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/28/2017
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The Montrose & Bervie Railway was opened in 1865 and ran up the east coast of Scotland between Montrose and Inverbervie for twelve miles. Two and a half miles north of Montrose saw the line cross the River North Esk on the border of Angus and the old county of Kincardineshire. A twelve arch, rubble built viaduct, 200 yards long and 75 feet high crossed the river with five arches spanning the water, with five on the north side and two on the south, connecting the embankments. Also known as the North Water Viaduct or the Fisherhills Viaduct, it was the most important construction on the line.
In 1881 the North British Railway took over ownership of the line and it continued in passenger use until October 1st 1951. After this the line was only used for freight until 1966, when it eventually closed.
The future of the viaduct then was in some doubt from then on. Repairs were carried out in 1992-93 and eventually Railway Paths Ltd. took over ownership in 2002. The viaduct then became part of the National Cycle Network and can be crossed by walkers and cyclists.