Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Glassel Bridge
In or near Torphins.
Glassel Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Glassel Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, located 7.3 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is AB31 4DD, and entry is free.
About
Glassel Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3273). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 18/08/1972 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Banchory-Ternan NGR NO 65704 99236 Coordinates 365704, 799236 — Single segmental arch, rubble with dressed voussoirs, parapets widening at abutments, terminal piers with cone-shaped finials. Keystone AB 1797.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glassel Bridge is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.0828, -2.5674
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17774283 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Mill of Beltie Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
West Brathens Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Glasshel Stone Circle
Stone circles · 0.9 km
Glasshel Stone Circle
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Campfield Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Hill of Brathens
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Bridge of Canny
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Hill of Beltie
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Hill of Beltie
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Hill of Kennerty
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
South Bridge, Craigour
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
Craigour Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Mill of Beltie Bridge
Mill of Beltie Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
West Brathens Bridge
West Brathens Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · Scottish Highlands
Glasshel Stone Circle
Glasshel Stone Circle — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Glasshel Stone Circle
Glasshel Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Campfield Caravan Site
Campfield Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Brathens
Hill of Brathens — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Glassel Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Campfield Caravan Site
Campfield Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Tor-na-Coille Hotel
Tor-na-Coille Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Banchory Lodge Caravan Park
Banchory Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Banchory Lodge Hotel & Restaurant
Banchory Lodge Hotel & Restaurant — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Silverbank Caravan Club Site
Silverbank Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Silver Ladies Caravan Park
Silver Ladies Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Lairhillock Inn
Lairhillock Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
More bridges in this region
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Aberdeen to Inverness Line
Aberdeen to Inverness Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Aberfeldy Footbridge
Aberfeldy Footbridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Achriesgill Bridge
Achriesgill Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Alexandra Bridge
Alexandra Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glassel Bridge?
- Glassel Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4DD).
- What is Glassel Bridge?
- Glassel Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glassel Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 4DD.
- Is Glassel Bridge a listed building?
- Glassel Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Glassel Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Glassel Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glassel Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4DD.