Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Boat of Insh Bridge
Boat of Insh 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
- Aviemore · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Boat of Insh Bridge, the nearest railway station is Aviemore, located 9 km away. The postcode for the area is PH21 1QA. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Boat of Insh Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1673). 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 20/08/1979 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Alvie National Park Cairngorms NGR NH 83495 05594 Coordinates 283495, 805594 — Late 19th century, 8-span plate girder wooden bridge; 2 rubble piers, remainder of solid wood with iron cutwaters; simple post and rail parapet. Rubble abutments.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Boat of Insh 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
- 57.1264, -3.9261
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH21 1QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Aviemore — 9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17814085 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Insh Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Kincraig
Villages · 0.4 km
Cameron Highlanders Battle of Atbara Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Kincraig War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Clive Freshwater
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Loch Insh Watersports Bunkhouse
Hostels · 1.1 km
Leault Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.1 km
Loch Insh
Lakes · 1.2 km
Insh Hall
Hostels · 1.3 km
Loch Insh
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Alvie Estate
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boat of Insh Bridge?
- Boat of Insh Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH21 1QA).
- What is Boat of Insh Bridge?
- Boat of Insh Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boat of Insh Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Aviemore, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH21 1QA.
- Is Boat of Insh Bridge a listed building?
- Boat of Insh Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Boat of Insh Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Boat of Insh Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boat of Insh Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH21 1QA. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.