In pictures: The restoration of the Union Chain Bridge
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The bridge has reopened after a £10.5m overhaul
An historic bridge which has linked Scotland and England for more than 200 years has reopened.
The Union Chain Bridge was removed, restored and replaced as part of a £10.5m restoration project.
Pedestrians, cyclists and are now able to use the crossing over the River Tweed once more.

A campaign started more than a decade ago to safeguard the future of the bridge

It had originally been hoped to restore the bridge in time for its 200th anniversary

Work started in 2020 on the multi-million pound restoration project

Covid and the complexity of the project were blamed for it taking longer than expected

Most of the bridge was removed in order to be restored during the project

The work left the area without its historic link for the first time in 200 years

The structure is now back in place and it is hoped it can become a visitor attraction

A piper led the way as the bridge was reopened after the restoration project

A vintage car was the first vehicle to cross over the bridge
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