Pitfour House: North West Bridge, Pitfour Estate

Single segmental arch, granite ashlar.

Although the house was demolished in 1927-30 and the grounds have suffered much from timber felling, the Lake and its surrounding buildings still have great landscape and architectural value. The buildings are probably all the work of John Smith who is credited with the house (reconstructed c 1809; fire damaged 1820, reinstated with further additions 1821-2) in the A.P.S.D. and his Aberdeen Journal Obituary. (Historic Scotland)

The Blenheim of Buchan. One of the great estates of north-east Scotland, first built by the eccentric Ferguson family in the early 18th century. The house, extended probably by John Smith circa 1809, and subsequently, was demolished in 1927. Much survives of the estate, mainly because the Ferguson's spared little expense. (C.McKean)

November 2010: Inspection finds this small bridge in a very damaged state and now closed to traffic. There is evidence of some clearance of vegetation, but the structure has been badly damaged.

21 September 2012: Full Planning Permission for restoration of the Temple and three listed bridges within the estate was lodged April 2012 ref: APP/2011/4145/ 4146. The application is seeking permission for the 9 new build plots within the landscape to cross fund the restoration of the Tempe and bridges with the creation of new roads and footpaths to form an extension to Aden Country Park.

22 October 2013: Inspection finds the top surface of the bridge has been covered in metal plates, presumably to faciliate use by traffic. Vegetation growths almost obscure the bridge and, overall, it remains in much the same condition as seen previously. Risk level reduced to High.