Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Skirdustan
In or near Aberlour.
Bridge of Skirdustan — category C 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
- Dufftown · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge of Skirdustan, the nearest railway station is Dufftown, located 6 km away. The postcode for the area is AB38 9PJ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge of Skirdustan is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB5277). 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 C Date Added 22/02/1972 Local Authority Moray Planning Authority Moray Parish Aberlour NGR NJ 26373 42677 Coordinates 326373, 842677 — Circa 1700. Small hump-backed bridge; rubble springing from tooled rubble abutments. No parapet survives; surface turfed over. — Bridge carried N/S track before toll road and bridge constructed further upstream in 1817. Skirdustan (St Dunstan) the old name of settlement before establishment of Charleston of Aberlour in 1812. Appears as Bridge of Charleston on modern OS. Change of category from B to C(S) 9.11.79.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Malt Whisky Distilleries offers tours of several renowned distilleries including The Glenlivet, Strathisla, Aberlour, and Scapa. Visitors can purchase tickets to explore the whisky-making process and learn about the history of these iconic brands.
Place summary
The Bridge of Skirdustan is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, indicating its historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4685, -3.2293
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB38 9PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Established
- 1700
- Nearest railway station
- Dufftown — 6 km
- Official site
- www.maltwhiskydistilleries.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q56615576 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Skirdustan?
- Bridge of Skirdustan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB38 9PJ).
- What is Bridge of Skirdustan?
- Bridge of Skirdustan — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Skirdustan?
- The nearest railway station is Dufftown, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB38 9PJ.
- When was Bridge of Skirdustan built?
- Built or established in 1700.
- Is Bridge of Skirdustan a listed building?
- Bridge of Skirdustan is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Skirdustan free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Skirdustan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Skirdustan?
- The nearest railway station is Dufftown, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB38 9PJ.