Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Brechin Bridge
In or near Stracathro.
Brechin Bridge — category A 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
- Brechin · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Brechin Bridge is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Brechin, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for the area is DD9 7LA, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Brechin Bridge is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB22549). 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 A Date Added 11/06/1971 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Burgh Brechin NGR NO 60441 59263 Coordinates 360441, 759263 — Two arches. South arch gothic (perhaps early 13th century) (on east face) with corbelled parapet. Widened on west side 1786 or shortly thereafter and north arch rebuilt in segmental form. Engineer Alexander Stevens. Rubble-built. Large cutwaters and semi-octagonal buttresses.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brechin Bridge is a category A listed bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7234, -2.6480
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD9 7LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17574354 (CC0)
Other places nearby

Maison Dieu Church of Scotland, Witchden Road, Brechin
Historic churches · 0.5 km

Brechin Castle
Castles · 0.9 km

Gardner Memorial Church, Damacre Road, Brechin
Historic churches · 1.0 km

Gardner Memorial Church
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km

Dalhousie Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km

Robert Watson-Watt Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km

St Ninian's Church, Bank Street, Brechin
Historic churches · 1.1 km

Brechin Cathedral
Cathedrals · 1.2 km

Brechin Round Tower
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km

Brechin Monastery
Abbeys & priories · 1.2 km

Brechin Town House Museum
Museums · 1.2 km

19, 21 Church Street, Brechin
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Nearby
Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Maison Dieu Church of Scotland, Witchden Road, Brechin
Maison Dieu Church of Scotland, Witchden Road, Brechin — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Brechin Castle
Brechin Castle — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Gardner Memorial Church, Damacre Road, Brechin
Gardner Memorial Church, Damacre Road, Brechin — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Gardner Memorial Church
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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Dalhousie Fountain
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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Robert Watson-Watt Memorial
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brechin Bridge?
- Brechin Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 7LA).
- What is Brechin Bridge?
- Brechin Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brechin Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD9 7LA.
- Is Brechin Bridge a listed building?
- Brechin Bridge is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Brechin Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Brechin Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brechin Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 7LA.