St Andrew’s Suspension Bridge

Like one of the other reviews says this is a hidden gem of sorts in my opinion. I don’t have tonnes to say about it, but I do think it deserves more love than its got at the moment so after many times of passing by it and thinking I should review it, here finally is my review…
A striking and very photogenic blue bridge nestled at the edge of Glasgow green, you can tell right off its old but kept in great condition. Locals take it a bit for granted I think. They pass over it every day and probably hardly even notice it anymore, but it really does look impressive in my opinion. I think to be honest we all take some of the impressive statues, buildings and architecture in Glasgow a bit for granted at times!
Opened in 1855 (see it is old) it replaced a ferry crossing and was used predominantly by factory workers getting from one area to another. A long history with thousands of people having crossed over it and well worth a look if your visiting Glasgow green.

A hidden gem along the interesting banks of the Clyde. There are other interesting and striking bridges on the river, but St Andrews Bridge appears to have a stability and grace of its own. Stand on it on a cold winter’s morning and watch the oarsmen glide underneath a treat never to be forgotten. It completely represents the great historic area of Glasgow Green: an old bridge, revolutionary in its time, now part of the continuum of its location. I really like it!

What a lovely footbridge this is! Walked over it a few times the other day and took photos, but couldn’t find the name and it wasn’t on my map. I asked a man who was walking his dog. He became very embarrassed when he told me that he had no idea of the name despite living very close to it for over 50 years! However, we both set off in different directions, found plaques nearby bearing the name and doubled back to inform each other!
It was built in 1856 for factory workers and replaced a small but very busy ferry across the River Clyde, connecting Glasgow Green to the north and Hutchesontown to the south. The engineer was Neil Robson. The chains, pylons and deck are iron and the four fluted Corinthian columns nearly 20ft high. There is a span of 67 metres.
It has apparently been refurbished many times over the years, the most recent being in 1997 when the timber decking was also replaced.
Painted blue in the colour of the St Andrew’s flag, this is altogether a beautiful bridge and well worth a visit!