Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bow Butts Bridge
In or near Ceres.
Bow Butts Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bow Butts Bridge in Fife, the nearest railway station is Cupar, which is 3.6 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is KY15 5NF.
About
Bow Butts Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2408). 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 10/08/1972 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Ceres NGR NO 39987 11497 Coordinates 339987, 711497 — Dated ANNO DOMINI 1831 on inset stone. Single segmental arch, rubble, dressed voussoirs.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Fife Folk Museum is a family-friendly museum located in the historic village of Ceres, showcasing the social and domestic history of the people of Fife. Visitors can explore exhibits housed in beautiful listed buildings and enjoy a coffee shop on-site.
Place summary
Bow Butts Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.2921, -2.9712
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 5NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Phone
- 01334 828180
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar — 3.6 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am–4pm; last entry 3.15pm
- Official site
- www.fifefolkmuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17796100 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bow Butts Bridge?
- Bow Butts Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 5NF).
- What is Bow Butts Bridge?
- Bow Butts Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bow Butts Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 5NF.
- Is Bow Butts Bridge a listed building?
- Bow Butts Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bow Butts Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bow Butts Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bow Butts Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 5NF.