Dean Village footbridge reopened

The Dean Village footbridge finally reopened, after its renovation, on Friday 4th June. It allows a quick route over the Water of Leith, beside the ford, from Belford Road to Damside. For many residents this convenient bridge is a shortcut which would otherwise necessitate having to go downstream to cross over the old stone bridge at the bottom of Bells Brae. Visitors are now able to take their selfies standing over the water.

However, though the villagers requested the City of Edinburgh Council, with support from Edinburgh World Heritage, to make the approaches to the footbridge ‘accessible for all’ there was not the will and sadly an opportunity has been lost for the time being.

KT   06/06/21