Where is Footbridge, River North Esk, Melville Castle?

Footbridge, River North Esk, Melville Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH18 1AW).

How do I get to Footbridge, River North Esk, Melville Castle?

The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH18 1AW.

Is Footbridge, River North Esk, Melville Castle a listed building?

Footbridge, River North Esk, Melville Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.

Is Footbridge, River North Esk, Melville Castle free to visit?

Yes, Footbridge, River North Esk, Melville Castle is free to enter.

How do I get to Footbridge, River North Esk, Melville Castle?

The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH18 1AW.

Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Footbridge, River North Esk, Melville Castle

In or near Danderhall.

Free admission

Footbridge, River North Esk, Melville Castle — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Melville Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2049577 — kim traynor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Eskbank · 1.8 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Footbridge over the River North Esk near Melville Castle, the nearest railway station is Eskbank, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for the area is EH18 1AW. Entry is free.

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Footbridge, River North Esk, Melville Castle is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7396). 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 18/02/1987 Local Authority Midlothian Planning Authority Midlothian Parish Lasswade NGR NT 30779 66729 Coordinates 330779, 666729 — Earlier 19th century. Cast-iron bridge with curved (cast-iron) approaches. Single segmental arch with plain cast-iron railing parapets and urn finials; gated at NW bank; timber decking; painted green. — The bridge carries the South Drive to Melville Castle over the River North Esk. A Group with Melville Castle, Chestnut House, East Lodge, Esk Cottage, Garden Cottage, Garden Farmhouse, Walled Garden and Lodge, South Lodge, Walled Garden Steading, and Willie's Temple.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Official information

Melville Castle is a historic hotel located near Edinburgh, offering a unique experience with its 33 individually designed bedrooms and suites. Visitors can explore the castle's opulent interiors and enjoy the surrounding 54-acre estate, making it an ideal retreat for those looking to experience Scottish grandeur.

Place summary

The Footbridge over the River North Esk near Melville Castle is a category B listed building in central Scotland. It serves as a notable example of 19th-century engineering, contributing to the historical landscape of the area.

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

Coordinates: 55.8887, -3.1083
District: Midlothian
Postcode: EH18 1AW
Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
Phone: 0131 654 0088
Nearest railway station: Eskbank — 1.8 km
Official site: melvillecastle.com

Sources

wikidata: Q17827859 (CC0)

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