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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission

Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh β€” category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

The Union Canal - geograph.org.uk - 3108219

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Haymarket Β· 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Harrison Road Bridge on the Union Canal in Edinburgh, the nearest railway station is Haymarket, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is EH11 1LU, and entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27123). 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 C Date Added 03/02/1993 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 23611 71893 Coordinates 323611, 671893 β€” Circa 1885. Single-span plate girder canal bridge over Union Canal; panelled cast-iron parapet with panelled iron dividing piers. Soffit of 4 brick arches with wrought-iron tie rods. Squared and snekced sandstone rubble abutments with ashlar band course and coping.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Harrison Road Bridge is a bridge located over the Union Canal in Edinburgh, central Scotland, postcode EH11. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.

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

Coordinates
55.9340, -3.2243
Postcode
EH11 1LU
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh South
Nearest railway station
Haymarket β€” 1.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh?
Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH11 1LU).
What is Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh?
Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh β€” category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh?
The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH11 1LU.
Is Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh a listed building?
Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
Is Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh free to visit?
Yes, Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh is free to enter.
How do I get to Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh?
The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH11 1LU.