Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Balrownie Bridge
In or near Stracathro.
Balrownie Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balrownie Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Brechin, located 4.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DD9 7RF, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Balrownie Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB17707). 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 15/01/1980 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Menmuir NGR NO 57317 63646 Coordinates 357317, 763646 — Single segmental arch, rubble-built widened later and spoiled by recent piping. 1751 inscription on inside of parapet, copperplate style. — Inscription: James Black in Wood Mortified 300 Marks for Building this Bridge, The rest by Collection 17 51
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Balrownie Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7624, -2.6998
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD9 7RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56623001 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balrownie Bridge?
- Balrownie Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 7RF).
- What is Balrownie Bridge?
- Balrownie Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balrownie Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD9 7RF.
- Is Balrownie Bridge a listed building?
- Balrownie Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Balrownie Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Balrownie Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balrownie Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 7RF.