Which famous Scottish engineer built the Caledonian Canal and the Menai Suspension Bridge?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Thomas Telford
- Step 1: Thomas Telford (1757-1834) was a Scottish civil engineer. On the island of Anglesey the crossing of the Menai Strait was the most formidable challenge, overcome by the Menai Suspension Bridge (1819-26), and he also built the Caledonian Canal. Answer: Thomas Telford. Why not the others: John McAdam, James Watt and Robert Stevenson are not credited with these works on the Telford page.
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