4194 x 2814 px | 35,5 x 23,8 cm | 14 x 9,4 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
10 giugno 2010
Ubicazione:
Kylescu Bridge, Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe.
Altre informazioni:
Kylesku is located where Loch Glencoul and Loch Glendhu join to form a sea passage Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin which links to Eddrachillis Bay. It is in the Scottish council area of Highland. The village stretches back along the road from the slipway that used to be the southern end of the ferry crossing. Now by-passed by the main road carried over the bridge, the Kylesku Hotel overlooks the slipway.Nearby are Eas a' Chual Aluinn, Britain's highest waterfall and Kerrachar Gardens. Kylesku sits at the centre of a 2, 000 km2 (770 sq mi) area which has become Scotland's first 'Global Geopark'. There is abundant wildlife and a wide range of outdoor pursuits in or on the lochs, mountains and white sandy beaches, including bird watching, seal and otter spotting, fishing, climbing and hill walking. Kylescu Bridge was opened in 1984, by the Queen. It may only be 276m long, crossing a 130m stretch of water but the curving five-span continuous pre-stressed concrete hollow bridge, set in the stunning scenery of Sutherland, has been described as one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. It was designed by the architects Arup to compliment the natural beauty of the site, and has won several design and construction awards. The upper plaque reads:- "Kylescu Bridge Opened By Her Majesty the Queen 8th.August, 1984". The lower plaque reads:- "The bridge replaces the ferry service which has existed since the early nineteenth century. The bridge was built for the Highland Regional Council and partly financed by the European Economic Community. Engineer Ove Arup & Partners, Scotland. Contractor Morrison Construction Ltd."
