Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Cramond Brig
Also known as: Cramond Old Bridge
In or near Cramond.
Cramond Brig is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Gateway · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cramond Brig is located in central Scotland, with the nearest railway station being Edinburgh Gateway, which is 2.7 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Cramond Brig is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Cramond Old Bridge. Coordinates: 55.9652°, -3.3161°.
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Heritage listing
The Cramond Old Bridge is a bridge in Cramond, Edinburgh, Scotland that crosses the River Almond. The bridge carries the National Cycle Route 1, National Cycle Route 76 and the John Muir Way. The bridge used to carry the A90 road but was superseded by the nearby Cramond New Bridge which now carries the road. It was designated a category A listed building in 1970.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Cramond Old Bridge is a bridge in Cramond, Edinburgh, Scotland that crosses the River Almond. The bridge carries the National Cycle Route 1, National Cycle Route 76 and the John Muir Way. The bridge used to carry the A90 road but was superseded by the nearby Cramond New Bridge which now carries the road. It was designated a category A listed building in 1970.
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Background
History
The original bridge was built in the 15th century. By the 16th century it was in disrepair and could not be used. A Scottish Act of Parliament was passed to rebuild the bridge. The bridge was rebuilt between 1617 and 1619. It has been repaired several time since then.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9652, -3.3161
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH4 6DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Gateway — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: w511765269 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cramond Old Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cramond Brig - geograph.org.uk - 1047352.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cramond Brig?
- Cramond Brig is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH4 6DR).
- What is Cramond Brig?
- Cramond Brig is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cramond Brig?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH4 6DR.
- Who owns Cramond Brig?
- Cramond Brig is owned by | maint =.
- Is Cramond Brig a listed building?
- Cramond Brig is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Cramond Brig free to visit?
- Yes, Cramond Brig is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cramond Brig?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH4 6DR.