Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Dalcairnie Bridge
In or near Bellsbank.
Dalcairnie Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dalcairnie Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB49506). 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 C Date Added 18/09/2003 Local Authority East Ayrshire Planning Authority East Ayrshire Parish Dalmellington NGR NS 46580 04185 Coordinates 246580, 604185 — Circa 1800. Single arch bridge with low ashlar parapet and splayed ends spanning Dalcairnie Burn. Reddish sandstone rubble with grey granite(?) rubble above arch; droved ashlar voussoirs. — The bridge was probably constructed under the auspices of John Loudon McAdam (1756-1836), on whose relatives' policies it was built. Quintin McAdam, son of John McAdam of Craigengillan and also an expert in road building, is likely to have also been closely involved in the contruction. John Loudon McAdam returned to Scotland from America in 1783 and began a significant programme of road and bridge building in Ayrshire. Indeed, many members of the McAdam family were managing road trusts in the early 19th century. The bridge has a particularly spectacular setting when viewed from beneath the dramatic waterfall of the Dalcairnie Burn.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dalcairnie Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance. The bridge exemplifies the engineering and architectural styles of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3078, -4.4186
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA6 7QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Sources
- wikidata: Q77779686 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dalcairnie Bridge?
- Dalcairnie Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA6 7QB).
- What is Dalcairnie Bridge?
- Dalcairnie Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dalcairnie Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode KA6 7QB.
- Is Dalcairnie Bridge a listed building?
- Dalcairnie Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Dalcairnie Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Dalcairnie Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dalcairnie Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA6 7QB. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.