BACKGROUND
Bowling Harbour’s viaduct swing bridge was originally constructed in 1896 to carry the Caledonian and Dunbartonshire Railway over the Forth & Clyde Canal. Following the closure of the Forth and Clyde Canal in 1963 and the Lanarkshire and Dunbartonshire Railway in 1964 the historically industrial area of Bowling Harbour fell into disrepair, losing its vibrant, bustling industry. Identified in the early 2010s as a key regeneration opportunity by West Dunbartonshire Council, Scottish Canals, the custodian of the canal assets, worked with the local community and local authority to develop an award-winning masterplan for regeneration in the area.