Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven
In or near Newtonmore.
Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Mark Thomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newtonmore · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge in Ruthven, the nearest railway station is Newtonmore, located 2.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7660). 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 B Date Added 07/04/1978 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Kingussie And Insh National Park Cairngorms NGR NN 72563 96179 Coordinates 272563, 796179 — General Wade, circa 1730. Small single span hump-back rubble bridge; dressed arch ring; no parapet. — On old military road Etteridge to Ruthven Barracks.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge is a bridge located in Ruthven, in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0390, -4.1018
- Nearest railway station
- Newtonmore — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17826887 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven?
- Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven?
- Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven?
- The nearest railway station is Newtonmore, about 2.5 km away. Its coordinates are 57.0390°, -4.1018°.
- Is Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven a listed building?
- Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven free to visit?
- Yes, Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drochaid Balbh Bhordain Bridge, Ruthven?
- The nearest railway station is Newtonmore, about 2.5 km away.