Craigmin Bridge

The bridge has existed in its current state since around 1773, when it was built to carry a carriage drive to Letterfourie House over the steep ravine of the Burn of Letterfourie. It is possible that the upper, two-span tier was built on top of an existing, single-span structure, giving rise to the unusual design. This would likely have been because the a road leading up the ravine from the level of the lower tier, while suitable for foot traffic, would have been too steep for a carriage to manage. It is probable that Robert Adam, who designed the house, also worked on the bridge, but no drawings or documentation survive to confirm this. The bridge was designated a category A listed…