Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Alness Bridge
In or near Evanton.
Alness Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Alness · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Alness Bridge is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Alness, just 0.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Alness Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB356). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 31/08/1983 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Alness NGR NH 65449 69632 Coordinates 265449, 869632 — Thomas Telford, 1811-16. Single arched bridge; coursed rubble, ashlar dressings. Chamfered ashlar single arch ring; 2 string courses; ashlar coped parapet; shallow end buttresses.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alness Bridge is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. This bridge is notable for its architectural significance and contributes to the region's transport heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6963, -4.2591
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV17 0ZE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Alness — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17813909 (CC0)
Other places nearby

Teaninich
Distilleries · 0.6 km

Alness War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km

Teaninich Castle
Historic houses · 0.8 km

Alness Old Parish Church (ruin)
Historic houses · 1.1 km

Alness Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.1 km

Covenanters' Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km

The Dalmore Distillery
Distilleries · 1.3 km

Millcraig Chambered Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.4 km

Royal Airforce Seaplane Base Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km

Contullich Castle
Castles · 2.0 km
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Belleport
Harbours & ports · 2.0 km

Pier, Belle Port
Piers · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Alness War Memorial
Alness War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Teaninich Castle
Teaninich Castle — house in Highland, Scotland, UK.
Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Alness Old Parish Church (ruin)
Alness Old Parish Church (ruin) — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Alness Old Parish Church
Alness Old Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Covenanters' Stone
Covenanters' Stone — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Alness Bridge
Places to stay
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Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site
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Places to eat & drink
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Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alness Bridge?
- Alness Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV17 0ZE).
- What is Alness Bridge?
- Alness Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alness Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Alness, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV17 0ZE.
- Is Alness Bridge a listed building?
- Alness Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Alness Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Alness Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alness Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Alness, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV17 0ZE.