Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland
Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh
In or near Edinburgh.
Harrison Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh β category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ30 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.
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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9340, -3.2243
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH11 1LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket β 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56631225 (CC0)
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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.