Many moons ago, I posted a photo of the former Garmouth Rail Bridge (1886), also known as the Spey Viaduct, which spans the River Spey in Garmouth. This bridge was part of the Speyside Way, a scenic route stretching from Buckie on the Moray Firth Coast to Newtonmore in the Cairngorms. I walked this route myself—though I managed to pull a hamstring along the way! Sadly, a section of the bridge collapsed in December 2025. To show how it looks now, I’m sharing two photos. The viaduct’s picturesque setting highlights the contrast between its industrial ironwork, the lush surrounding forests, and the dynamic flow of the River Spey.
Will it get restored? Hope so, part of Spey heritage.
We don’t know David – I understand the Royal Engineers were given a small budget to asses if it was repairable and produce a report but noting in the public domain currently.
Reports,reports, all we seem to do these days. Negative view I know but does seem the way. Hope it gets resolved its part of the Heritage. Fingers crossed.
There is no money David – It was built a 140 years ago and stopped being cared for in 1968. So I am not surprised tbh.
Such a beautiful view and photograph. Thank You, Love, nia
Thank you Nia. I trust your are well.
You are welcome dear Scott, I am fine. Thanks, Love, nia
It looks amazing there!
It was a wonderful walk and very photogenic a great loss for the experience of the Speyside whichever way you look at it.