Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Kair
In or near Auchenblae.
Bridge of Kair — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge of Kair, the nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, located 5.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is AB30 1NR.
About
Bridge of Kair is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9636). 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 18/08/1972 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Fordoun NGR NO 76255 75662 Coordinates 376255, 775662 — Early 19th century. 2 segmentel arches with cutwater, rubble built with dressed voussoirs, parapets terminate in roundels.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge of Kair is a category B listed bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural design, contributing to the region's cultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.8717, -2.3912
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB30 1NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17779400 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Kair?
- Bridge of Kair is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB30 1NR).
- What is Bridge of Kair?
- Bridge of Kair — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Kair?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB30 1NR.
- Is Bridge of Kair a listed building?
- Bridge of Kair is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Kair free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Kair is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Kair?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB30 1NR.