Polhollick Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 57°03′17.9″N 3°05′00.2″W / 57.054972°N 3.083389°W |
| Carries | Footpath |
| Crosses | River Dee |
| Owner | Aberdeenshire Council |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Suspension bridge |
| Total length | 170 feet (52 m) |
| Traversable? | Yes |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| Piers in water | 0 |
| Load limit | Pedestrians only |
| History | |
| Opened | 1892 |
| Replaces | Ferry crossing |
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The Polhollick Bridge spans the River Dee near Ballater, Aberdeenshire. It was built in 1892 by James Abernethy, a steel founder in Aberdeen. The bridge had been commissioned by Alexander Gordon as a gift to the area to replace a ferry crossing. Gordon had grown up in the area and witnessed a drowning incident at the ferry. It is a suspension bridge for pedestrians only. The bridge is similar to the nearby Cambus O' May bridge also paid for by Gordon. The bridge suffered severe damage during Storm Frank in December 2015 and reopened after repairs in December 2018.