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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.

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A campaign started more than a decade ago to safeguard the future of the bridge
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It had originally been hoped to restore the bridge in time for its 200th anniversary
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Work started in 2020 on the multi-million pound restoration project
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Covid and the complexity of the project were blamed for it taking longer than expected
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Most of the bridge was removed in order to be restored during the project
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The work left the area without its historic link for the first time in 200 years
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The structure is now back in place and it is hoped it can become a visitor attraction
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A piper led the way as the bridge was reopened after the restoration project
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A vintage car was the first vehicle to cross over the bridge

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