It is one of Edinburgh's most historically significant structures, a key transport link connecting the Old and New Towns and also a vantage point to take in views of the Capital's iconic skyline - but for five years now the North Bridge has been something of an eyesore.
The bridge, originally completed in 1897 after four years of construction, has been concealed by over 300km of scaffolding tubes, and partially closed to traffic and pedestrians since 2018, after the Victorian structure was found to be in need of significant repairs to ensure it's continued use for future generations.
The work was supposed to take around two years, and cost an estimated £22m - but as engineers took a closer look, often at sections not properly inspected in over 100 years, it became clear the job would be even more of a behemoth task that was first envisaged.
