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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands

Dunbeath Bridge

In or near Latheron.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible£

Dunbeath Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

A natural weir in Dunbeath Water - geograph.org.uk - 5991907

John Lucas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Paid entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Dunbeath Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7940). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

Category B Date Added 13/04/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Latheron NGR ND 15994 29852 Coordinates 315994, 929852 — Thomas Telford, 1809-13. Single span rubble bridge; dressed rubble arch ring and parapet; splayed approaches on curve of road. Approximate span 60'.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Official information

Dunbeath Heritage Museum showcases the history and culture of Dunbeath, featuring stories and artifacts related to the local community and the work of author Neil Gunn. The museum offers a single-level exhibition space that is accessible to visitors.

Place summary

Dunbeath Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
58.2493, -3.4329
District
Highland
Postcode
KW6 6EG
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Phone
01593 731233
Established
1813
Opening
Open Summer Season from April till September, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm; Sunday Closed

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dunbeath Bridge?
Dunbeath Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW6 6EG).
What is Dunbeath Bridge?
Dunbeath Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Dunbeath Bridge?
Drivers can use postcode KW6 6EG.
When was Dunbeath Bridge built?
Built or established in 1813. Designed by Thomas Telford.
Is Dunbeath Bridge a listed building?
Dunbeath Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Dunbeath Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Dunbeath Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Dunbeath Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW6 6EG. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.