Newton Bridge

Newton Bridge is an early 18th century single arched military bridge spanning the River Almond, still in use and situated on the A822 road immediately southeast of Newton. The bridge is constructed of stone, with roughly-worked voussoirs forming the arch. A flat carriageway is present, flanked by surviving parapets. Rubble masonry abutments are located on either side of the river, and the west side features splayed wing walls buttressed for additional support. A joint along the underside of the bridge reveals evidence of a historical widening of the structure towards the east.

The bridge's construction is linked to the network of military roads built in Scotland between the early 1720s and the late 1750s, approximately 1700km in total, with significant contributions from General Wade and Major Caulfeild. Road improvements connected garrisons like Fort William, Fort Augustus, and Fort George. This bridge most likely dates from between 1725 and 1740 and served the Crieff to Aberfeldy section of military road. The bridge has undergone alterations, including a widening to the east and the addition of parapets on both sides.