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Get ready to walk through Edinburgh’s history on North Bridge—literally. A brand-new exhibition opens July 18, 2026, at the City Art Centre, spotlighting the bridge’s dramatic 86-million-dollar restoration. Featuring a mind-bending film called “Study for North Bridge” by artists Rachel McBrinn and Jonathan Webb, it blends real repair footage with futuristic narration to explore how we remember the past. Built between 1894–97, this Victorian icon was hidden under decades of paint and pigeon droppings—revealing serious corrosion and missing steel. Engineers battled delays from COVID and unexpected decay, blasting away layers to rebuild and redesign. You’ll see actual bridge pieces, historic paintings, and even guided tours connecting people and stories to this 130-year landmark. More than just bricks and beams—it’s a living archive of engineering, memory, and city life.

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