It was built in around 1764, with William Mylne acting as both designer and contractor.

[1] Its construction was authorised by an Act of Parliament obtained in 1764, for 12 miles (19 km) of road that would cost 6560l, including the "substantial" bridge at Fairnilee.

[3] The bridge was substantially rebuilt between 1987 and 1988, with the addition of reinforcing concrete.

[4] The width between the parapets is 13 feet 9 inches (4.19 m), but the cutwaters are carried up to form semi-hexagonal pedestrian refuges.

[4] The bridge carries the A707 public road across the River Tweed.