Basic Site Details Name: | Allt-na-Slanach Viaduct | Town, district or village: | Moy | City or county: | Inverness-shire | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | A listed | Grid ref: | | Notes: | The only surviving example of a timber railway viaduct on Scottish mainland. Situated approximately 24km south of Inverness the viaduct carries the Perth to Inverness line over the Allt-na-Slanach burn. Timber was chosen for its construction in order to minimise the weight of the stucture across marshy ground. | Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Viaduct | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1897 | | Build/construction | | | 2002 | | Restoration | By Arup |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | Murdoch Paterson | | | 1897 | | Chief Engineer. Highland Railway |
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