Historic bridges · Central Scotland
East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal
In or near Juniper Green.
East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Park · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit East Hermiston Bridge on the Union Canal, the nearest railway station is Edinburgh Park, located 0.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27798). 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 31/01/1981 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 18159 70535 Coordinates 318159, 670535 — Hugh Baird, engineer. Circa 1820. Single span bridge. Coursed and squared rubble; stugged sandstone segmental arch; advanced keystone with '10' inscribed. Parapet with string course and ashlar coping. — The Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal was built 1818-1822 and was designed by Hugh Baird. Scheduled Monument.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Hermiston Bridge is a bridge located on the Union Canal in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9209, -3.3111
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 4AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Park — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17812528 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal?
- East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 4AJ).
- What is East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal?
- East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH14 4AJ.
- Is East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal a listed building?
- East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal free to visit?
- Yes, East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 4AJ.