Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Dunkeld Bridge
In or near Bankfoot.
Dunkeld Bridge in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dunkeld Bridge, the nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is PH8 0AQ.
About
Dunkeld 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.
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Heritage listing
Dunkeld Bridge is a seven-arch bridge crossing the River Tay at Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It carries the pedestrian and vehicle traffic of Bridge Street (the A923) and connects the parishes of Dunkeld and Dowally to the north and Little Dunkeld to the south. A Category A listed structure, it is 685 feet (209 m) long, 26.5 feet (8 m) wide and 54 feet (16 m) high. Its middle arch is 90 feet (27 m) wide, two others are 84 feet (26 m), two more are 74 feet (23 m) and the land-arches are 20 feet (6 m). The pontage was abolished in 1879. The bridge was built between 1805 and 1809 by Thomas Telford.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Dunkeld Bridge is a historic site known for its scenic views and connection to the local heritage. Visitors can explore the nearby Chapter House Museum and learn about the area's history, including notable figures and events.
From the Wikipedia article
Dunkeld Bridge is a seven-arch bridge crossing the River Tay at Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It carries the pedestrian and vehicle traffic of Bridge Street (the A923) and connects the parishes of Dunkeld and Dowally to the north and Little Dunkeld to the south. A Category A listed structure, it is 685 feet (209 m) long, 26.5 feet (8 m) wide and 54 feet (16 m) high. Its middle arch is 90 feet (27 m) wide, two others are 84 feet (26 m), two more are 74 feet (23 m) and the land-arches are 20 feet (6 m). The pontage was abolished in 1879. The bridge was built between 1805 and 1809 by Thomas Telford. It cost £33,978.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.5639, -3.5852
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH8 0AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Established
- 1809
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam — 0.9 km
- Opening
- {{start date and age|1809}}
- Official site
- www.historicdunkeld.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17569684 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dunkeld Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunkeld Bridge?
- Dunkeld Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH8 0AQ).
- What is Dunkeld Bridge?
- Dunkeld Bridge in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunkeld Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH8 0AQ.
- When was Dunkeld Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1809.
- Who owns Dunkeld Bridge?
- Dunkeld Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is Dunkeld Bridge a listed building?
- Dunkeld Bridge is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Dunkeld Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Dunkeld Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunkeld Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH8 0AQ.