Lochgoilhead Bridge

Lochgoilhead Bridge is a road bridge built around 1810 that spans the River Goil. It is one of only two double span bridges in the area.

The bridge is constructed from random rubble and features two segmental arches, a central splay-topped cutwater pier, and slightly curved wing walls. Historical records from the 1790s indicate that maintaining bridges in the region was challenging due to the sudden swelling of rivers and rapid flows from the mountains. One bridge near Lochgoilhead had fallen three times in 15 years, prompting local residents to rebuild it multiple times. The double span and cutwaters of Lochgoilhead Bridge are unusual for the area, suggesting that its builders aimed to create a structure capable of withstanding the pressures of a swollen river. This bridge likely serves as a more substantial replacement for the one mentioned in the Statistical Accounts. It is significant as it forms part of the route connecting Lochgoilhead and Inveraray.