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Overtoun Bridge from the North East

Overtoun Bridge from the North East
Have teams of animal experts, scientists, ghost hunters, psychics, and dowsers solved the riddle? Did the bridge's wealthy builder Baron Overtoun hold the key to unlocking the mystery? Or is it the ghost of his wife Lady Overtoun who is responisble for spooking the dogs on the bridge? Quoted from the Paul Owens website.

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 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
I remember some other photos about this bridge. Very strange story.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
Yes, Dani, this a very strange place. I recently read a book in which the author claims it is the ghost of Lady Overtoun that causes the dogs to jump. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
Daniela Brocca club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock club
I don't believe in ghosts!! Better not to pass the bridge with a dog, that's the best to do.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
I walk over this bridge all the time, Dani, and I have never seen a dog jump. I have seen lots of dogs, not on a lead, walk across the bridge. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
Daniela Brocca club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock club
Did you ever know people that saw it or heard of someone that saw it? If not , then it's a legend like many others, like that of the ghost of the lady.
5 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
Yes, Dani, I have met people whose dogs have jumped from the bridge. I was the photographer at my friend's book launch. One of the speakers was a dog owner whose dog leapt from the bridge and survived. There are documentaries on Youtube, where you can listen to the accounts of some of the dog owners. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
I would definitely keep my dog on the lead....if I had one! Cheers, Rosa.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
When I walk across the bridge, Rosa, I notice most dogs are on leads. Some are not. Only once have I seen a dog attempt to jump, but the owner whistled just in time, and the dog ran to him. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.

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