Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn
In or near Newtonmore.
Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Dave Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingussie · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn, the nearest railway station is Kingussie, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for the bridge is PH21 1LU, and entry is free.
About
Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1653). 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 C Date Added 20/12/1979 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Alvie National Park Cairngorms NGR NH 78822 02479 Coordinates 278822, 802479 — Circa 1800 single span rubble bridge; dressed rubble arch ring; later 19th century carved polished ashlar parapet with panelled and centre corniced piers; decorative cast-iron railings flank splayed approach.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Balavil Bridge is a category C listed bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It spans the Raitts Burn, notable for its historical significance in the region. The bridge exemplifies early 20th-century engineering and architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0973, -4.0017
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH21 1LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Kingussie — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56607014 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn?
- Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH21 1LU).
- What is Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn?
- Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn?
- The nearest railway station is Kingussie, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH21 1LU.
- Is Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn a listed building?
- Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn free to visit?
- Yes, Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balavil Bridge over Raitts Burn?
- The nearest railway station is Kingussie, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH21 1LU.