Tweed Bridge, Peebles

Tweed Bridge in Peebles is a significant structure originally built in the 15th century, with later widenings in 1834 and again between 1897 and 1900. The bridge features a principal span of five segmental arches, each approximately 40 feet wide, and is slightly splayed at both ends. It has a total width of 40 feet. To the northeast, there is a ramp leading to Tweed Green, which is supported by five round-headed arches. To the south, there is a railway bridge constructed with Glengarnock steel beams. The bridge is faced with whinstone and has cream sandstone dressings. Ashlar cutwaters on the west side merge with bull-faced extensions on the east side, and earlier arches can be seen. Ashlar piers separate the arches, and the parapet is supported by a dentil course. Cast-iron lamps featuring entwined dolphins are positioned on the piers. Ashlar plaques on both the inner and outer sides of the west parapet commemorate the widening that took place in 1834.