Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Dairsie Bridge
In or near Dairsie.
Dairsie Bridge in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Ian Cowie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Dairsie Bridge is located in Fife, with the nearest railway station being Cupar, approximately 4.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for navigation is KY15 4RN.
About
Dairsie Bridge is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Dairsie Bridge is a 16th-century stone bridge, located 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) south of Dairsie, in north-east Fife, Scotland. It carries a minor road across the River Eden, linking the parishes of Dairsie to the north and Kemback to the south. The bridge is protected as a Category A listed building.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Dairsie Castle is a historical site located in Fife, Scotland. Visitors can explore the castle's architecture and learn about its history.
From the Wikipedia article
Dairsie Bridge is a 16th-century stone bridge, located 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) south of Dairsie, in north-east Fife, Scotland. It carries a minor road across the River Eden, linking the parishes of Dairsie to the north and Kemback to the south. The bridge is protected as a Category A listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
There was an earlier bridge at Dairsie, as it is recorded that King James IV crossed it on his way from St Andrews to Stirling in 1496. The present bridge bears an inscribed stone displaying the coat of arms and initials of James Beaton (1473–1539), Archbishop of St Andrews, and it is likely that he ordered the bridge to be built during his episcopate (1522–1539). Nearby Dairsie Castle had been a property of the archbishops of St Andrews until the early 16th century. The three-arched bridge is 30 m long and 3.5 m wide. The Eden flows under the two southern arches, and cutwaters project from the bridge's piers. Only minor alterations, to the parapets and approaches, have been carried out…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.3337, -2.9465
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 4RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Phone
- 01334 657136
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar — 4.3 km
- Official site
- www.dairsiecastle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5209550 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dairsie Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dairsie Old Church
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Dairsie Castle
Castles · 0.2 km
Dairsie railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
Kemback Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Kemback Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.0 km
Kemback Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Kemback, Old Parish Church
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WW2 War Memorial Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Nuri Sabit Memorial
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Dairsie Memorial Hall
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Yoolfield Bridge
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Dairsie
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dairsie Bridge?
- Dairsie Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 4RN).
- What is Dairsie Bridge?
- Dairsie Bridge in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dairsie Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 4RN.
- Who owns Dairsie Bridge?
- Dairsie Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is Dairsie Bridge a listed building?
- Dairsie Bridge is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Dairsie Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Dairsie Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dairsie Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 4RN.