Bridge of Dun

The Bridge of Dun.

Bridge of Dun is a village in Angus, Scotland, located north of the River South Esk and south of the A935 road from Brechin to Montrose.

History

The village's 19th-century railway footbridge was restored in 2014. ^[1] In October 2023, Storm Babet caused destructive flooding to hit the area. ^[2] A sinkhole appeared on the eponymous Bridge of Dun, which was built between 1785 and 1787. ^{[3] [4]}

Transportation

• Bridge of Dun railway station

References

1. Strachan, Graeme (2022-12-19). "When Angus railway heritage site took delivery of 19th Century footbridge". The Courier. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
2. Scale of Storm Babet flooding in Scottish countryside captured in aerial footage, 2023-10-21, retrieved 2023-10-22
3. "Storm Babet: Sinkhole appears on Bridge of Dun after heavy rain and flooding". Sky News. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
4. "Bridge Of Dun". Canmore. Retrieved 2023-11-01.

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