General · 14 December 2025
140-Year-Old Spey Viaduct Collapses Into River in Scotland Sparking Safety Investigation
The historic Spey Viaduct in Garmouth, Moray, partially collapsed into the River Spey on Sunday morning, with sections of the 140-year-old structure plummeting into the fast-flowing waters. Originally built in 1886 as part of the Great North of Scotland Railway, the Victorian-era bridge had been converted for use by walkers and cyclists after rail services ended in 1968. Emergency services cordoned off the area while Moray Council engineers assess the damage. Local politicians express heartbreak over losing the beloved landmark.
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