Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Glenairlie Bridge
In or near Wanlockhead.
Glenairlie Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Glenairlie Bridge, the nearest railway station is Sanquhar, located 7.1 km away. The postcode for the area is DG3 4AN. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Glenairlie Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3874). 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 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Durisdeer NGR NS 83527 05635 Coordinates 283527, 605635 — Dated 1825 on 2 diagonally opposite parapet terminals. Roadbridge over River Nith. 2 wide segmenal arches (1 flood relief). All grey ashlar, stugged, with polished dressings; bullfaced below springing line; central pier has droved ashlar shallow, wide pilaster strip over cutwater either side: band course below coped parapets; parapets (also droved) curved outwards at approaches. — The Commissioner of Supply agreed to provide this bridge on condition that the Duke of Buccleuch would take over responsibility from the county for the bridge at Drumlanrig.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glenairlie Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3309, -3.8375
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17797679 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glenairlie Bridge?
- Glenairlie Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4AN).
- What is Glenairlie Bridge?
- Glenairlie Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glenairlie Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG3 4AN.
- Is Glenairlie Bridge a listed building?
- Glenairlie Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Glenairlie Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Glenairlie Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glenairlie Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4AN.