Kilmarnock railway viaduct

The Kilmarnock railway viaduct

Kilmarnock railway viaduct (1843 - 1850) is a bridge crossing the town centre of Kilmarnock. The bridge begins at Kilmarnock railway station and leads to destinations in England. A twenty-three arch masonry viaduct which extends eastwards from Kilmarnock Railway Station in East Ayrshire, the Kilmarnock Railway Viaduct represents one of the most prominent features of the town, crossing two main roads together with the Kilmarnock Water. The viaduct was designed by John Miller, engineer to the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway, and built between 1843 and 1850 to allow that line to continue south to Carlisle. 

The viaduct is currently lit by blue lights when it is dark, which makes it more of a noticeable feature in the town.

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Coordinates: 55°36′43″N 4°29′40″W / 55.6119°N 4.49445°W / 55.6119; -4.49445


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