Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bishopmill Bridge
In or near Longmorn.
Bishopmill 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
- Elgin · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bishopmill Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Elgin, located 1.1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bishopmill Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB30686). 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 B Date Added 20/08/1981 Local Authority Moray Planning Authority Moray Burgh Elgin NGR NJ 21596 63277 Coordinates 321596, 863277 — John Willet, CE 1873. Iron girder bridge supported by centre pair round cast-iron pillars and rusticated ashlar terminal piers. Approach ramps with low wall, cope and pyramidal coped end buttresses. Cast-iron parapet. — Replaced bridge of 1880 (William Robertson, Elgin) which in turn replaced that of 1814, destroyed during Great Spate of 1829. By-passed 1988: relegated to pedestrian traffic only. Former Item 5 (1981 Revised List).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Elgin Museum showcases a diverse collection of objects from various historical periods, with a particular emphasis on the Moray region. Visitors can explore exhibits that span from prehistoric times to the present day, although access is currently limited due to building issues.
Place summary
Bishopmill Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6525, -3.3154
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV30 4DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Phone
- 01343 543675
- Established
- 1873
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Visits by appointment only; minimum 3 days’ notice required.
- Official site
- elginmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830700 (CC0)
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Trinity Place, Elgin
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Muckle Cross
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St Giles' Church of Scotland, High Street, Elgin
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War Memorial, High Street, Elgin
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Elgin War Memorial
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Elgin, Moray
Castles · 0.4 km
Dandy Lion
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Moray Playhouse
Cinemas · 0.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishopmill Bridge?
- Bishopmill Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV30 4DE).
- What is Bishopmill Bridge?
- Bishopmill Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bishopmill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV30 4DE.
- When was Bishopmill Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1873.
- Is Bishopmill Bridge a listed building?
- Bishopmill Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bishopmill Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bishopmill Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishopmill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV30 4DE.