Suspension Bridge

Carlton Place suspension bridge by Alexander Kirkland 1851 connecting the city centre with Portland Street.

The 414 ft span was by George Martin,the towers were dismantled and rebuilt due to poor workmanship and inferior materials,the bridge was strengthened in 1871. 

Albert Bridge

 Ornate lamp post on  Albert bridge with the Merchants Steeple in the background.

Central Station Bridge

 Central Station Bridge and a view up the Clyde on a winter's day.

Clyde Arc

 The Clyde Arc was completed in 2006,its foundations are piled 30 meters below the river bed.

The bridge serves as a link, particularly for public transport between the SECC and the north bank developments.

Its Glasgow's most distinctive bridge.

The Penny Bridge

The Penny Bridge, also known as the Ha'penny Bridge or Halfpenny Bridge, is an old, cast-iron bridge located in Linn Park, Glasgow. It spans the White Cart Water and is known for its distinctive round holes in the cast iron arches, resembling coins, which led to its nickname. The bridge, built around 1835, is the oldest complete iron bridge in Glasgow. 

The Clyde Arc

 The Clyde Arc, better known as the 'squinty bridge', spans the River Clyde, and was constructed in 2006. The bridge connects Finnieston Street on the north bank of the river to Govan Road on the southern bank.

 

 

Glasgow Botanic Gardens footbridge

The humpback bridge,also known as the Glasgow Botanic Gardens footbridge, is the main bridge over the River Kelvin that connects to the Botanic Gardens. This Class B listed bridge is part of the Kelvin Walkway, a scenic route along the river. The bridge was recently refurbished with work including blasting and painting all steelwork, and reinstatement of the deck.

 

 

 

 

Tradeston Bridge, known to Glaswegians as the squiggly bridge, was opened in 2009 and crosses the River Clyde. The bridge was designed for pedestrians and cyclists only.