Devorgilla Bridge Over the River Nith in Dumfries

The Devorgilla bridge (named after Devorgilla, Lady of Galloway the mother of King John Balliol of Scotland) was originally a stone built bridge built around 1430. The bridge was badly damaged by a flood around 1620 and was extensivly repaired or rebuilt shortly after as a nine arch sandstone bridge spanning over 200 feet, the brige was further modified in 1794 because of reclamation work on the east bank of the river three arches were removed leaving the bridge in its current 6 arch form.

The Caul is an old weir which crosses the River Nith at Dumfries and once diverted water to Dumfries Mill on the western bank (now the Robert Burns Centre). It was constructed c.1705 and, following concern from landowners that salmon would not be able to move upstream, features fish ladders at either end. B-listed in 1987, The Caul provides an impressive sight when the river is in spate.


We didn't walk far enough away from the bridge to get all six arches in the frame unfortunately. Our visit was a whistle stop on the way to Annan.