[1][2] Telford was not convinced that the stone arches were necessary in conjunction with the iron trough, but Baird used both on all three major aqueducts.

[1] Construction was carried out by Messrs. Craven, Whitaker and Nowell between 1819 and 1821, their success in building a stone bridge over the River Ouse making their tender for the contract "by far the most eligible".

[3] The aqueduct straddles the border between the West Lothian and Falkirk Council areas, so has two Historic Environment Scotland listings.

[3] Aqueducts built in the early part of the 19th century use either puddle clay or an iron trough in no particular pattern.

[2] The aqueduct is carried on twelve segmental arches, each of 50 feet (15 m) span.