Isle of Skye Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Scottish_Highlands
gptkbp:built 1992
1995
gptkbp:connects gptkb:mainland_Scotland
Isle of Skye
gptkbp:construction_cost £15 million
gptkbp:coordinates 57.2783° N, 5.7033° W
gptkbp:crosses sea
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of connectivity
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_William_Arrol_&_Co.
gptkbp:environmental_impact controversial
gptkbp:hasCharacter 1
gptkbp:height 30 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance modern engineering feat
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Isle of Skye Bridge
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Scottish_architecture
gptkbp:is_designed_to gptkb:Scottish_Office
gptkbp:is_featured_in documentaries
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:A87_road
A87
gptkbp:is_used_in pedestrian access
gptkbp:landmark tourist attraction
gptkbp:launchDate October 1995
gptkbp:length 1.5 miles
gptkbp:location Isle of Skye
gptkbp:maintainedBy gptkb:Transport_Scotland
gptkbp:material concrete
gptkbp:notableFor scenic views
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Scottish_devolution
1995
gptkbp:openedIn Queen Elizabeth II
gptkbp:passenger_traffic vehicular traffic
October 1995
approximately 1 million vehicles annually
gptkbp:productLine 150 meters
gptkbp:provides_access_to Isle of Skye
gptkbp:region gptkb:Highland_Council_Area
gptkbp:replacedBy ferry service
gptkbp:significance major transport link
gptkbp:style modern
gptkbp:surrounding_area Lochalsh
gptkbp:toll removed in 2004
gptkbp:type cable-stayed bridge
gptkbp:viewpoint gptkb:Kyle_of_Lochalsh
popular photography spot
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists