In pictures: The restoration of the Union Chain Bridge

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Image caption, The bridge has reopened after a 拢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 拢10.5m restoration project.

Pedestrians, cyclists and are now able to use the crossing over the River Tweed once more.

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Image caption, A campaign started more than a decade ago to safeguard the future of the bridge

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Image caption, It had originally been hoped to restore the bridge in time for its 200th anniversary

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Image caption, Work started in 2020 on the multi-million pound restoration project

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Image caption, Covid and the complexity of the project were blamed for it taking longer than expected

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Image caption, Most of the bridge was removed in order to be restored during the project

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Image caption, The work left the area without its historic link for the first time in 200 years

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Image caption, The structure is now back in place and it is hoped it can become a visitor attraction

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Image caption, A piper led the way as the bridge was reopened after the restoration project

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Image caption, A vintage car was the first vehicle to cross over the bridge

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