In the western part of the Scottish Highlands, between the cities of Fort William and Mallaig, the Glenfinnan Viaduct was built in 1897-1901. It passes near Loch Shiel and is one of the most picturesque attractions in Scotland, which attracts not only moviegoers, but also lovers of long walks.
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| Glenfinnan Viaduct |
Once it was the largest building of its type. Its length is 380 meters, it includes 21 arches 30 meters high. The railway passes through the Glenfinnan Viaduct. At the dawn of the 20th century, it was the largest railway bridge in the world. The curved shape gives the bridge a special charm and beauty. It seems to encircle the river valley and the lake. The construction perfectly emphasizes the natural beauty of this wonderful place. The mountain offers beautiful views of the surroundings of Loch Shiel. If you're lucky, you can see a tourist train passing through the viaduct, the engine of which effectively releases puffs of steam.
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| Glenfinnan Viaduct |
The Glenfinnan Viaduct, which is one of the most famous elements of the railway infrastructure, was built by Robert McAlpin and sons. The construction was supervised by his father, who became so interested in building with concrete that he was given the nickname "Concrete Bob". The bridge was built along an elegant curve that allows train passengers to look out the window and enjoy a fantastic view of the other end of the train as it travels along the tracks against the backdrop of the scenic Scottish Highlands.
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| Glenfinnan Viaduct |
There is a legend that during construction a horse fell into the middle of one of the pillars of the Glenfinnan Viaduct. However, a study conducted by Professor Roland Paxton in 1987 did not confirm this conventional wisdom. Nevertheless, a study conducted in 2001, using one of the most advanced scanning technologies at the time, made it possible to discover the remains of a horse in one of the pillars of a nearby viaduct, which had the same legend.
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| Glenfinnan Viaduct |
It is worth noting that walking on the railway tracks of the Glenfinnan Viaduct is not only dangerous, but also a criminal offense, because the violator endangers not only his life, but also endangers passengers and railway workers. So if you do not want to overshadow the impression of the walk by talking to the police, enjoy this picturesque place from a respectful distance.
Due to its location, unusual design and age, the Glenfinnan Viaduct is very popular with the creators of science fiction films. Highlander, the Harry Potter saga and many other equally famous films were filmed here.