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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission

Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Bridge plaque, West Bowling Green Street - geograph.org.uk - 2641292

kim traynor β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley Β· 2.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Bridge on West Bowling Green Street in Edinburgh, you can take a train to Edinburgh Waverley station, which is 2.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is EH6 5RZ.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27456). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

360Β° viewimagery from 2021

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

Category B Date Added 03/03/1994 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 26476 76175 Coordinates 326476, 676175 β€” William Beatson, engineer, 1886. Single span bridge over Water of Leith carrying cobbled road. Bull-faced red sandstone with ashlar voussoirs; brick-lined archivolt; solid ashlar parapet with saddleback coping and distinctive cast-iron railings; decorative lamp standards with anthemium and foliate brackets. Quadrant walls with terminal piers to Bowling Green Street.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Official information

The site is a mosque located in Edinburgh, serving the local Muslim community. Visitors can engage in prayer and community activities within the mosque.

Place summary

The Bridge on West Bowling Green Street is located in central Edinburgh, Scotland (postcode EH6). It is a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9729, -3.1796
Postcode
EH6 5RZ
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley β€” 2.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh?
Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 5RZ).
What is Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh?
Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 5RZ.
Is Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh a listed building?
Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh free to visit?
Yes, Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge, West Bowling Green Street, Edinburgh?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 5RZ.