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£250,000 Secured for Kalemouth Bridge Restoration Project

3/15/2026

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The Kalemouth Suspension Bridge has secured £250,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for restoration.
The bridge has been closed to vehicles since August 2020 due to significant decay.
Scottish Borders Council secured the funding for essential restoration and new interpretation panels.
The bridge was built around 1835 by Captain Samuel Brown and is Category A-listed, previously carrying light traffic.
Councillor John Greenwell called the funding an exciting step forward.

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The Kalemouth Suspension Bridge has secured £250,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for restoration.
The bridge has been closed to vehicles since August 2020 due to significant decay.
Scottish Borders Council secured the funding for essential restoration and new interpretation panels.
The bridge was built around 1835 by Captain Samuel Brown and is Category A-listed, previously carrying light traffic.
Councillor John Greenwell called the funding an exciting step forward.