The three bridges spanning the Tay in the town centre show Perth's importance as a route centre. Perth, like Stirling and other 'bridge' towns grew up around the lowest point downstream that a major river could be bridged using the technology of the day, and this was usually at or near the tidal limit - the highest point up-river to which high tides regularly penetrated. Although early bridges at Perth were washed away by the periodic floods, road and later rail routes on the east coast centred on Perth once more substantial bridges were built and the town grew steadily as a result. Even today, Perth's central business district fronts on to the river between the line of the outer bridges. This view shows the rail bridge in the foreground, Queen's Bridge in the centre and Perth Bridge beyond. Note the allotments on Moncreiffe Island in the centre foreground.
Created Date:November 20, 2004
Keywords:Perth;River Tay;bridge point;bridge town;route centre;route focus;Perth Bridge;Queen's Bridge;allotments
City:Perth
Province:Perthshire
Country:Scotland
Photographer:Ken Whitcombe
Position:Owner, Kenbarry Photography
Credit:Ken Whitcombe/Picture Research S
Source:Kenbarry Photography
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