Landscaping & External Works
Chinese Bridge at Dumfries House
Recreates Original 1899 Design
A bridge what was originally designed in This original bridge was never built but now
1899 but never built has finally been brought 118 years later, it has been realised thanks to
to fruition by CTS Bridges in time for a visit funding from the Dunard Fund.
by Prince Charles who is the patron of Dum-
fries House, Cumnock.
The main central span was lifted onto the two
stone piers using a 350t crane. The two side
Land Engineering came to CTS Bridges spans were then placed and site welded into
after securing the contract to provide an position.
ornamental Chinese Footbridge over the
Lugar Water at Dumfries House, Cumnock, The decorative canopy was manufactured
Scotland. They had a very short programme by Jonny Briggs Joinery under a separate
as the bridge had to be installed in time for a contact and once in place, the Chinese Bridge
visit by Prince Charles who is the patron of was complete.
Dumfries House.
CTS Bridges employ both skilled joiners
CTS Director Sally Preston used her and fabricators and can therefore provide
expertise to recreate a structure to modern an extensive range of bridges in a variety of
standards whilst keeping the style of the materials including steel and FRP or using a
original design. CTS Bridges undertook the combination of steel, timber or FRP materials.
fabrication modelling, manufacture, delivery
and installation of the bespoke three span Please contact us for more details on our
bridge. design, build and installation service for
bridges and structures on 01484 606416
The design for the bridge was taken from or visit our website at www.ctsbridges.
an original drawing submitted by Scottish co.uk or by email enquiries@ctsbridges.
architect Robert Weir Schultz in 1899. co.uk
CTS really is your one stop
shop for the complete
bridge package...
• Complete bridge design, manufacture
& installation packages
• Advice given on suitable
styles of bridge
• Cost effective solutions.
• In house design service,
CAD & 3D
• Installation all over
the UK, assembled
or kit form
• Over 25 years
experience
Quality
with economy
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from conception
to completion
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