Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Tanar
In or near Aboyne.
Bridge of Tanar — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge of Tanar is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3128). 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 24/11/1972 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Aboyne And Glen Tanar National Park Cairngorms NGR NO 48025 96528 Coordinates 348025, 796528 — Mid 18th century. Single span segmental-arched hump-back bridge over the Water of Tanar. Granite rubble with rubble coping. Rubble arch-ring; splayed, stepped down wing walls. — McConnochie suggests that the Bridge of Tanar is a military bridge constructed by General Wade. Fraser, confirms that the bridge is a military one, akin to other bridges in Glengairn, Corgarff and the Lecht, but points out that there is no evidence to suggest that General Wade constructed bridges in Aberdeenshire.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge of Tanar is a category B listed bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0569, -2.8585
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB34 5EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- wikidata: Q17772949 (CC0)
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Knockie
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Where to eat & stay near Bridge of Tanar
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Tanar?
- Bridge of Tanar is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB34 5EU).
- What is Bridge of Tanar?
- Bridge of Tanar — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Tanar?
- Drivers can use postcode AB34 5EU.
- Is Bridge of Tanar a listed building?
- Bridge of Tanar is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Tanar free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Tanar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Tanar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB34 5EU. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.