Where is Brig o' Balgownie?

Brig o' Balgownie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB24 1XP).

How do I get to Brig o' Balgownie?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB24 1XP.

Who owns Brig o' Balgownie?

Brig o' Balgownie is owned by | maint = Aberdeen City Council.

Is Brig o' Balgownie a listed building?

Brig o' Balgownie is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.

Is Brig o' Balgownie free to visit?

Yes, Brig o' Balgownie is free to enter.

How do I get to Brig o' Balgownie?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB24 1XP.

Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands

Brig o' Balgownie

In or near Potterton.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Brig o' Balgownie — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Downstream River Don - geograph.org.uk - 467356 — Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen · 3.8 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Brig o' Balgownie, the nearest railway station is Aberdeen, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is AB24 1XP, and entry to the bridge is free.

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Brig o' Balgownie is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB20067). 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

The Brig o' Balgownie is a 13th-century bridge spanning the River Don in Old Aberdeen, Scotland. It is the oldest standing bridge in Scotland. The bridge is constructed of granite and sandstone. Its single gothic arch has span of over 21 metres (69 ft) and an apex of 12 metres (39 ft) above the water-line.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Construction of the bridge was begun in the late 13th century by Richard Cementarius, but not completed until 1320 at the time of the Scottish War of Independence. After falling into disrepair in the mid 16th century it was extensively renovated from 1607 to 1611. This made it an important asset to militaries and trade routes in the north-east of Scotland.

Visiting

The bridge is mentioned in Lord Byron's Don Juan poem in the tenth canto, "The Dee, the Don, Balgounie's brig's black wall".

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 57.1772, -2.0987
District: Aberdeen City
Postcode: AB24 1XP
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen North
Established: 1272
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen — 3.8 km

Sources

wikidata: Q2925208 (CC0)
wikipedia: Brig o' Balgownie (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brig o' Balgownie?: Brig o' Balgownie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB24 1XP).
What is Brig o' Balgownie?: Brig o' Balgownie — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Brig o' Balgownie?: The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB24 1XP.
When was Brig o' Balgownie built?: Built or established in 1272.
Who owns Brig o' Balgownie?: Brig o' Balgownie is owned by | maint = Aberdeen City Council.
Is Brig o' Balgownie a listed building?: Brig o' Balgownie is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
Is Brig o' Balgownie free to visit?: Yes, Brig o' Balgownie is free to enter.
How do I get to Brig o' Balgownie?: The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB24 1XP.

Plan your visit

Getting there & planning your visit

About

Photo gallery

Heritage listing

From the Wikipedia article

Background

Sources

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