Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Drive Bridge, Birkhall
In or near Crathie.
Drive Bridge, Birkhall — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Drive Bridge, Birkhall is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB51445). 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 Group Category Details 100000019 Date Added 12/03/2010 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Glenmuick, Tullich And Glengairn National Park Cairngorms NGR NO 34960 93700 Coordinates 334960, 793700 — Late 19th century. Decorative bridge on drive to NE of Birkhall. Cast- and wrought-iron railings of interlocking ovals with cast-iron posts, on panelled wrought-iron girder. Granite abutments. — A Group with Birkhall with Summerhouse, Wendy House, Garden Gate and Terraces, Larders, Rope Bridge and Stables. Identical bridge to be found on public road to E of pump house, to SW of Birkhall has been constructed of traditional ironwork facing a new structure of circa 1991. No foundry plate visible. Grouped with Birkhall, the stables, larders and rope bridge. It is a good example of a decorative estate bridge.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drive Bridge is a category C listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. It serves as a functional crossing over a waterway, notable for its historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0298, -3.0731
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB35 5ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- wikidata: Q77781663 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drive Bridge, Birkhall?
- Drive Bridge, Birkhall is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB35 5ST).
- What is Drive Bridge, Birkhall?
- Drive Bridge, Birkhall — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drive Bridge, Birkhall?
- Drivers can use postcode AB35 5ST.
- Is Drive Bridge, Birkhall a listed building?
- Drive Bridge, Birkhall is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Drive Bridge, Birkhall free to visit?
- Yes, Drive Bridge, Birkhall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drive Bridge, Birkhall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB35 5ST. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.