Tomnahurich Swing Bridge is the first bridge you will pass through after your departure from the boatyard. This bridge needs to be opened for all vessels. The main A82 road route crosses the canal here, so traffic management is of significant importance, therefore try to pass through both bridges when open, in a timely fashion. Note, you are not allowed to berth on the pontoons between these bridges with the exception of waiting for bridge opening.
Transit pontoon berthing is available on both sides of the bridge.
The large, commercial vessel Jacobite Queen departs from a jetty on the west side of the bridge.
Please be aware of and pay attention to rowing boats and kayaks on the canal. The Inverness Rowing Club is located shortly after Torvean Bridge on the west side.
What are the Tomnahurich & Torvean Swing Bridges opening times?
There are no longer restrictions in place. One bridge will always be open to boats in transit, apart from a lunch break between 12:00 to 13:15.
When planing your return journey to the boatyard, especially when you want to return for the evening, it is important to remember the current canal operating times for bridges and locks at the time of year. Please allow plenty of time to get there, approximately one hour before closure time. This allows for additional boat traffic movement and the Canal staff end of day checks.
Likewise in the morning, please allow up to 30 minutes for the bridges to open, this is to allow for the required, pre-opening daily checks.
