Leaderfoot Viaduct & Trimontium
Leaderfoot Viaduct
A Victorian railway viaduct with 19 arches over the Tweed, next to the site of Trimontium, Scotland's largest Roman military camp.
Leaderfoot Viaduct was built in 1863, its 19 red sandstone arches spanning the Tweed valley. Though no longer in use, it is well preserved and is the Borders' most iconic industrial heritage landmark; photographers often frame it from the old stone bridge alongside. Beneath the fields beside it lies the Roman fort of Trimontium, named after the three Eildon peaks opposite. The site has only interpretation panels and walking paths on the surface. Finds such as helmets and masks can be seen at the Trimontium Museum in Melrose. Entry is free, and the viaduct is about 4 km from Melrose.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Scott's View
- Dryburgh Abbey
- Melrose Abbey
- Priorwood Garden
- Eildon Hills
- Smailholm Tower
- Abbotsford
- Mellerstain House