Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Auchindrean Bridge
Auchindrean Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Auchindrean Bridge is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7754). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 25/03/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Lochbroom NGR NH 19538 80589 Coordinates 219538, 880589 — Sir John Fowler, circa 1870. Fine lenticular-truss wrought-iron bridge; wooden deck suspended from truss by lattice girders. Coursed rubble abutments extended upwards to form semi-circular approach piers with corbelled semi-circular caps. — Sir John Fowler bought Inverbroom Estate in 1867. For further notes see Corrieshalloc Gorge suspension bridge, Gairloch parish. Auchindrean bridge "unique in Scotland" (John Hume).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Auchindrean Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category A listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7785, -5.0365
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV23 2RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- wikidata: Q17569802 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchindrean Bridge?
- Auchindrean Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV23 2RY).
- What is Auchindrean Bridge?
- Auchindrean Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Auchindrean Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode IV23 2RY.
- Is Auchindrean Bridge a listed building?
- Auchindrean Bridge is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Auchindrean Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Auchindrean Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Auchindrean Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV23 2RY. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.