Tour Scotland Winter Photograph Smeaton's Bridge

Tour Scotland Winter photograph, shot just South of Smeaton's Bridge, which spans the River Tay in Perth, Scotland. Funded by Thomas Hay, 9th Earl of Kinnoull, the government, and public subscription, the bridge was put to the test three years after its completion in October 1771. In February 1774, during a quick thaw, broken ice became wedged under the arches and created a natural dam. Large sections of Perth, including both of its Inches, were flooded. The bridge, however, stood firm. It has survived many subsequent floods, and marks documenting these levels are visible on one of its piers.



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January 10th Photograph Spire Reflection Scotland

January 10th winter photograph of a reflection of the 212ft spire of St Matthew’s Church on the River Tay in Perth, Scotland.

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January 10th Photograph St Matthew’s Church Scotland

January 10th winter photograph of St Matthew’s Church by the River Tay in Perth, Scotland.


January 10th winter photograph of St Matthew’s Church by the River Tay in Perth, Scotland.

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January 10th Photograph Frozen Scotland

January 10th winter photograph of the frozen River Tay in Perth, Scotland.


January 10th winter photograph of the frozen River Tay in Perth, Scotland.


January 10th winter photograph of the frozen River Tay in Perth, Scotland.


January 10th winter photograph of the frozen River Tay in Perth, Scotland.

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January 10th Photograph Tay Street Scotland

January 10th winter photograph of Tay Street by the River Tay in Perth, Scotland. Tay Street, runs along the western banks of the River Tay.


January 10th winter photograph of Tay Street by the River Tay in Perth, Scotland.


January 10th winter photograph of Tay Street by the River Tay in Perth, Scotland.

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