Fairy Foxglove Bridge

Captured at the Clachan Bridge, also known as the Bridge Over the Atlantic, leading to the Isle of Seil. The bridge was built in 1792 by Robert Mylne and has a very steep hump back to allow passage of tall boats under the bridge on the Clachan Sound. It has been known for coaches to ask passengers to get off and walk across the bridge to prevent them from 'bottoming out' on the steep gradient.

May brings out the wonders of nature as these beautiful tiny alpine perennials start to appear all ove the bridge. They make the bridge looks so picturesque and to add to the romantic feel they are known as Fairy Foxgloves. Alternatively it is known as alpine balsam, which suggests they may have once had a medicinal purpose.

I have added Eric Heatherly and 'Flowers on the Wall'

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcSR06D2ATU

and

The original Statler Brothers version of the same song used in the film 'Pulp Fiction

www.youtube.com/watch?v=840T9wkGEh8

Muy bonitas fotografías todas ellas, en especial la del puente completo, que resulta de curiosa estructura. Entiendo que los autobuses puedan pegar los bajos entre los ejes delanteros y traseros, por la distancia entre ellos y los desniveles. También las flores son bonitas y curiosas. La luz y los colores me gustan. Buen miércoles, Carol.

Thank you very much Jose. I am pleased you like this lovely old bridge. The Clachan Sound is quite narrow here so I guess it made sense to give the bridge this exaggerated hump shape to allow taller boats to pass underneath it.

There is a pub just across from the bridge called the 'Tigh and Truish Inn' or the 'Hoose of Troosers!' It takes its name from a time before the bridge was built, and following the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 when the wearing of kilts was banned on the mainland and the Seil Island men stopped here to change from kilts to trousers before crossing the Clachan Sound.

HWW

Gorgeous series!

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Thank you very much William. It is an unusual bridge and is lovely but it is even more attractive when covered with these delicate looking little flowers

Lovely old bridge... :-)

Thank you very much Jyryk. We have visited many times but never at this time of year so the little flowers were a delight to me

BEAUTIFUL LITTLE ROCK ALPINES !

Thank you very much Pam. We have crossed this bridge so many times but never at this time of year. The floral bridge was a delightful surprise

Hugssss

Formidable série sur ce pont rustique et joliment décoré par la nature ! Ces fleurs portent un bien joli nom ! Un partage superbe et apprécié, Carol !
Bon mercredi, HWW !

Thank you very much Henri. I am really pleased you like it. The little pink flowers were a delightful surprise

HWW. Best wishes Carol

Oh my, this is wondrful! Never seen such a flowered bridge! HWW, Carol!

Thank you very much Stephan. It was a joy to see and so unexpected. We have been there many times but never in May so had no idea it flowered like this.

HWW

Superbes images de ce beau pont fleuri !
Bonne journée. Amitiés

Thank you very much Madeleine. It was so nice to see it like this.

Have a lovely day. Best wishes Carol

What a lovely series Carol.
Thank you for the note.

Thank you very much Jaap.

You might also be interested to know that there is a pub just across from the bridge called the
'Tigh and Truish Inn' or the 'Hoose of Troosers!' It takes its name from a time before the bridge was built, and following the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 when the wearing of kilts was banned on the mainland and the Seil Island men stopped here to change from kilts to trousers before crossing the Clachan Sound.

I love the contrast in textures, Carol, between the flowers and the stonework. Best wises, Joe

Thank you very much Joe. I have always thought this bridge was attractive but the little pink flowers were a bonus.

Best wishes Carol

A beautiful old bridge nicely decorated in spring flowers, great set of images.
HWW

Thank you very much Roger. An unexpected delight but it was a good time of the year to be in Scotland as there were lots of flowers in bloom

HWW

Now that's a fine colourful and interesting bridge my friend. The flowers on here look great too.

HWW, enjoy the day.

Thank you very much Herb. It was a lovely time of year to be in Scotland with so many flowers out but the bridge was a delight to see. We normally go later in the year so I have not seen this before.

HWW. Have a lovely evening

I crossed this bridge in 2012. Great shots! By the way: I have a photograph for you in my gallery:-)

Thank you very much Karl. It is the first time we have crossed it at this time of year so have never seen it so beautifully adorned before.

Thank you also for your photo - you have made my day!!

HWW

Most beautiful my friend

Happy wednesday

Many thanks Annemarie
HWW

Best wishes Carol

Fairy indeed, this one makes my day**********************************
HWW Carol

Thank you very much Isabel. I am really pleased you like it. It is an attractive bridge anyway but to see it like this with all the pink flowers was an absolute joy.

HWW

wonderful bridge, HWW!

Thank you very much Wierd.

HWW and have a lovely evening

Wow,das ist ja ein schöner Anblick,wie diese Fingerhüte da auf der Mauer ihren Platz gefunden haben liebe Carol,sie leuchten richtig schön runter :)

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

Thank you very much Guni. It was a delight to see them all over the walls. It is a wonder that something that looks so delicate can thrive like this.

Have a lovely evening
Best wishes Carol

Thats a fine bridge Carol and the flowers .
HWW have a great day.
TOZ

Thank you very much TOZ. We have often stopped to take photos of this lovely bridge but the flowers were an added bonus this time.

HWW and have a lovely evening

Thanks for the PIPs . What a bridge!

Thank you very much Eva. It is a lovely bridge anyway but the flowers made it look so pretty.
I am pleased you like it.

Have a lovely evening

Now that sure is one hell of a beautiful wall :-)) Great series!
Cool songs, too.

HWW, Carol!

Thank you very much Edna. We haven't been there in May before so have never seen the bridge looking so lovely. I am pleased you liked the music.

HWW

Most beautiful -- Nature's art..... ! HWW Best wishes

Thank you very much Dinesh. Yes it really is!!

HWW

Best wishes Carol

Wie wunderschön mit diesen Mauerblümchen!
HWW, Carol!

Thank you very much Wilhelm. It was a lovely sight

HWW

Wonderful, Carol ! Wish you a very nice start to Summer and HWW !

Thank you very much Ulrich. I hope you too have a great summer

HWW

Amazing tapestry!!!
Of an extraordinary beauty!!
Marvelous images, Carol!
HWW too!

Thank you very much Judite. I am so pleased you like it. We have been there so many times but never in May and this beautiful show was a delight.

HWW

It's a real miracle of nature how these plants manage to do it...

Thank you very much Udo. It was a beautiful sight and the flowers were even on garden walls. It is amazing that they survive and keep flowering each year

Have a lovely evening

Three outstanding and beautiful pictures Carol. What a lovely location!
I love all three shots!! HWW.

Thank you very much Rosa. I am pleased you like them. Although we have been there many times we have never visited in May and I was not expecting to see the bridge looking so spectacular. It was a treat to see it

HWW

Absolutely magic*****************************

Thank you very much Roseha. Really appreciated. It was a lovely sight

A very colourful bridge wall. Super!
HWW Carol.

Thank you very much Pete. It was a lovely and unexpected sight.

Belated HWW

Impressive bridge and bridge covering, Carol! Love it!

Thank you very much Armando. It was a wonderful sight

Best wishes to you both

The bridge itself is already beautiful but "decorated" in this way is simply stunning. A very attractive photo, Carol.

Thank you very much Paulo. I was amazed at the sight.

Have a lovely afternoon

Just amazing how the flowers have used every nook and cranny! Three fantastic photos of this beautiful old bridge.

Thank you very much Gudrun. Yes it is. They seem to be pretty little survivors.

Enjoy the rest of your week

Magnifique ces fleurs sur la pierre j'adore*****************bisous Carole

Thank you very much dear Angelique. I am really pleased you like it. I have never seen flowers on the bridge before but were there earlier in the year than normal and I was delighted to see all the pink across the bridge and the walls. Kisses my friend

Vraiment spectaculaire et si merveilleux, la nature nous surprendra toujours... de belles images en partage j'adore !
Bonne soirée mon amie.

Hi Jocelyne and thank you for your lovely kind comments. The flowers on the bridge were a joy to see.

Have a lovely evening. Best wishes Carol

This weeks selection of walls envy yours with the floral covering!!
HWW

Thank you very much Scott. That is very nice of you.
It was such a pretty sight that we had to stop for some photos.

Belated HWW and enjoy the rest of your weekend

Quite superb, with the PiPs putting everything into focus as it were!

Thank you very much Andy. We have crossed this bridge and taken photos of it on many occasions but have never been there in May before. The flower covered bridge was so pretty and unexpected

This series is just gorgeous, Carol!
It's fascinating that these plants can even grow and thrive in walls like this.

Thank you very much * ઇઉ *, I am pleased you like the pictures. The bridge was an absolute joy to see, Like you I find it difficult to understand how they survive year on year, You would not think they would get enough moisture from the top of the wall. I am pleased they do though.

a pink bridge, amazing !!!
great series !

Thank you very much Nora. Really aprpeciated

Have a good week ahead

super!
I like pip 1 - the grey stones with that little pink coating and the green background.....

Thank you very much Markus. It was lovely to see

Que imagen más original. Un jardín vertical, y natural, en el puente. Precioso. Muy bien presentado con diversas tomas.

Thank you very much Marije. It was an amazing sight. It was our first time to visit in May and what a wonderful surprise this was as we didn't know about these pretty pink flowers coming out in May.

Apologies for the late response

Not quite obvious at first sight !

Thank you very much Leopold. Really appreciated

Superbes photos . Bon week-end. Nicole .

Thank you very much Nicole. Really appreciated

c'est très joli et original ! la nature pousse où elle l'entend*******************

Thank you very much dear Marie. It was an absolute delight to see these little pink flowers everywhere. Kisses

A beautiful scene with the floral decoration on the wall. Belated HWW (though on time for this week), Carol.

Thank you very much George and my apologies for the late response

Fabulous Carol

Thank you very much John. Really appreciated

Thanks for posting to the
All Flowers Group

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www.ipernity.com/group/194694

Many thanks John

The contrast between the ancient stones and the color of the flowers is wonderful. The main photo and pips offer a very detailed description of this bridge. Good job !
Warm greetings
Fabio