Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Dun
In or near Stracathro.
Bridge of Dun is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Dun · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge of Dun, the nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, located 0.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for your sat-nav is DD10 9LH.
About
Bridge of Dun is a historic bridge in the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1787, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area DD10.
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Heritage listing
Bridge of Dun is a village in Angus, Scotland, located north of the River South Esk and south of the A935 road from Brechin to Montrose.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bridge of Dun is a village in Angus, Scotland, located north of the River South Esk and south of the A935 road from Brechin to Montrose.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The village's 19th-century railway footbridge was restored in 2014. In October 2023, Storm Babet caused destructive flooding to hit the area. A sinkhole appeared on the eponymous Bridge of Dun, which was built between 1785 and 1787.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7163, -2.5526
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD10 9LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Established
- 1787
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Dun — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: w618588859 (ODbL)
- commons: Bridge of Dun - geograph.org.uk - 828630.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Bridge of Dun (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Dun?
- Bridge of Dun is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD10 9LH).
- What is Bridge of Dun?
- Bridge of Dun is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Dun?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD10 9LH.
- When was Bridge of Dun built?
- Built or established in 1787.
- Is Bridge of Dun a listed building?
- Bridge of Dun is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Dun free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Dun is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Dun?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD10 9LH.