The Dundee Bridge Tour - A guided walk about Dundee's road and rail bridges

A guided walking tour about the four bridges across the River Tay, starting at the Tay Rail Bridge and finishing at the Tay Road Bridge.

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Learn about how they built the longest bridge in the world. Where the workers came from and what they were paid.

Hear about Queen Victoria’s visit.

On the 28th of December 1879 the original Tay Rail bridge failed during a storm with the lost of 59 lives.

Hear about the possible causes of the disaster and its aftermath.

Learn about the lessons learnt and how the disaster influenced the design of the new bridge and the Forth Rail Bridge.

Learn how of the foundations, concrete columns, girders and roadway all came together.

From removing toll booths and viewing platforms to adding protective pontoons.

Hear about incidents due to high winds. Amusing anecdotes about the tolls, the slogan they couldn't use and not forgetting the "lemon tree"

Dress like an onion. In layers, with warm and waterproof clothing.

Don’t forget comfortable footwear, hats and gloves.

Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

☀️ The route is lovely when the sun is out, in horizontal rain, not so much. 🌧️

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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