8 of Scotland's most iconic bridges as Forth Bridge is named one of the most instagrammable in the UK

The long-lasting Forth Rail Bridge has simply been named among the many most instagrammable within the UK, in accordance with new analysis. The well-known Victorian engineering marvel made into eighth on the UK-wide checklist with simply over 49,500 posts.

The cantilever railway bridge, which spans throughout the Firth of Forth, dates again to the Nineties and is taken into account a a UNESCO World Heritage Web site.

A spokesperson for Evaluate The Market, who carried out the analysis mentioned: "Among the finest elements of a highway journey is taking photographs to seize nice recollections and present family and friends the superb stuff you’ve seen, should you’re driving within the UK or Europe, we’ve put collectively an inventory of a few of the greatest bridges to go to – not only for their magnificence, however for the gorgeous Instagram posts they’ll make.

"By taking a look at Instagram hashtag knowledge, we’ve ranked probably the most aesthetically pleasing bridges throughout Europe and the UK to assist add some pleasure to your feed - and your subsequent highway journey."

The highest 10 most Instagrammable bridges within the UK

Rank

Location

Bridges

Variety of Instagram Posts

1

London

Tower Bridge

2,601,739

2

Shropshire

Iron Bridge

121,487

3

London

Millennium Bridge

105,635

4

Newcastle

Tyne Bridge

101,937

5

Bristol

Clifton Suspension Bridge

88,783

6

Lochaber

Glenfinnan Viaduct

65,021

7

Hull

Humber Bridge

64,796

8

Edinburgh

Forth Bridge

49,513

9

London

Albert Bridge

46,689

10

Aust/Chepstow

Severn Bridge

39,308

To have a good time, listed here are some extra of Scotland's most iconic bridges.

1. Glenfinnan Viaduct

The famous Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct
The well-known Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct (Picture: Getty)

In all probability probably the most recognisable bridges in Scotland, hundreds journey to Glenfinnan yearly to catch a glimpse of the steam practice crossing it due to its starring spot within the Harry Potter collection.

2. The Outdated Packhorse Bridge, Carrbidge

The old packhorse bridge across the River Dulnain at Carrbridge
The previous packhorse bridge throughout the River Dulnain at Carrbridge (Picture: Getty)

One of many oldest bridges round, the previous packhorse bridge, which provides the village of Carrbridge its title, was constructed manner again in 1717. It's thought of to be the oldest stone bridge within the Highlands.

3. Brig O' Doon

Brig O' Doon
Brig O' Doon (Picture: Martyn Gorman/CC BY-SA 2.0)

One of the crucial well-known bridges in Scotland, Brig o' Doon is even referenced by Rabbie Burns in his poem Tam o' Shanter because the bridge Tam and his trusty mare Meg cross to flee the witch.

4. Craigmin Bridge

Craigmin Bridge
Craigmin Bridge (Picture: Valenta/CCbySA2.0)

Maybe the strangest wanting bridge on this checklist, this splendidly distinctive 18th-century multi-arched bridge in Moray can be one of many hardest to seek out as the realm round it's so overgrown.

5. The Fairy Bridge

The magical Fairy Bridge at Glen Creran
The magical Fairy Bridge at Glen Creran (Picture: Alan Partridge/CCBYSA2.0)

Considered one of Scotland's best-kept secrets and techniques, the paranormal Fairy Bridge of Glen Creran, has been spell-binding Scots for generations.

The magical stone footbridge, which will be discovered on the finish of a brief hike near the hills on the head of Loch Creran, has an ethereal high quality to it, and plenty of who've crossed it say they've develop into a unique individual.

6. Skye Bridge

A view of the Skye bridge from the Plock viewpoint
A view of the Skye bridge from the Plock viewpoint (Picture: Getty)


This unimaginable bridge, dubbed the 'Gateway to the Isle of Skye', was designed to attach Skye to the mainland and replaces the ferry from Kyle of Lochalsh to Kyleakin on the island.

7. Leaderfoot Viaduct

Leaderfoot Viaduct
Leaderfoot Viaduct (Picture: Gordon Brown/CCbySA2.0)

This excellent-looking sandstone viaduct, which has 19 crimson sandstone arches and spans the River Tweed, was designed within the 1860s by Charles Jopp and Wylie & Peddie.

8. Craigellachie Bridge, Speyside

Craigellachie Bridge
Craigellachie Bridge (Picture: Mike McBey/CCbySA2.0)

Whisky followers throughout the globe will know this bridge from certainly one of their many visits to certainly one of Scotland's most well-known whisky-producing areas. It spans the River Spey and was designed by famed engineer Thomas Telford.

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