Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn
In or near East Whitburn.
Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge over the River Almond in Blackburn, you can take a train to Bathgate station, which is approximately 3.1 km away. The postcode for the area is EH47 7PP, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14202). 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 22/02/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 21/05/2025 Local Authority West Lothian Planning Authority West Lothian Parish Whitburn NGR NS 98090 65454 Coordinates 298090, 665454 — Dated 1774. 2 segmental arches. Stugged ashlar. Angle buttresses on each end of central pier; inset, (incised with date) over W. one. Parapets of rock-faced stone-work. Carries pipe on E. side. — Partly in Livingston Parish. Item 15 - appears on the Statutory List for that Parish.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge over the River Almond in Blackburn, central Scotland, is a category B listed building. Its architectural significance contributes to the area's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8705, -3.6237
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH47 7PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852198 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn?
- Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH47 7PP).
- What is Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn?
- Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH47 7PP.
- Is Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn a listed building?
- Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge, River Almond, Blackburn?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH47 7PP.