Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Fairholm Bridge
In or near Glassford.
Fairholm Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Merryton · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Fairholm Bridge is located in central Scotland, with the nearest railway station being Merryton, approximately 0.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is ML9 1UU.
About
Fairholm Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB12488). 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 18/01/1989 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Hamilton NGR NS 75214 51951 Coordinates 275214, 651951 — Built 1794 by Charles Hamilton of Fairholm. Road bridge over River Avon at Fairholm House. 2 (40' approx) segmental arches with recessed archrings, pointed central cut waters carried up as pedestrian refuges, ramped parapets and roadway, the last about 12' in width. Ashlar. Some brick and concrete repairs.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fairholm Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7448, -3.9894
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML9 1UU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Merryton — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17850146 (CC0)
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Larkhall Cemetery
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St Machan's Parish Church, Church Street, Larkhall
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Robert Smillie Park
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📷 3Theatres · Scottish Lowlands
Empire Theatre, Shotts
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📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Raploch Road, Larkhall
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Raploch Road, Larkhall — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Trinity Parish Church, Union Street, Larkhall
Trinity Parish Church, Union Street, Larkhall — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Cemeteries · Scottish Lowlands
Larkhall Cemetery
Larkhall Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Machan's Parish Church, Church Street, Larkhall
St Machan's Parish Church, Church Street, Larkhall — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Robert Smillie Memorial Park Gate, Gallowhill Road, Larkhall
Robert Smillie Memorial Park Gate, Gallowhill Road, Larkhall — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Fairholm Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Strathclyde Park Camping & Caravan Site
Strathclyde Park Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Crutherland House Hotel
Crutherland House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree by Hilton.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
MaryVille Caravan Site
MaryVille Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
374-378 Gallowgate
374-378 Gallowgate in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fairholm Bridge?
- Fairholm Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML9 1UU).
- What is Fairholm Bridge?
- Fairholm Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fairholm Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Merryton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML9 1UU.
- Is Fairholm Bridge a listed building?
- Fairholm Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Fairholm Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Fairholm Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fairholm Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Merryton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML9 1UU.