Where is King George VI Bridge?

King George VI Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB12 5AA).

How do I get to King George VI Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB12 5AA.

Who owns King George VI Bridge?

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Is King George VI Bridge a listed building?

King George VI Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.

Is King George VI Bridge free to visit?

Yes, King George VI Bridge is free to enter.

How do I get to King George VI Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB12 5AA.

Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands

King George VI Bridge

In or near Kingswells.

Free admission

King George VI Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

King George VI Bridge, historic bridges in Scottish Highlands — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

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

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit King George VI Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Aberdeen, located 1.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

King George VI Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 57.1279°, -2.1082°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

Photo gallery

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Heritage listing

The King George VI Bridge is a bridge over the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. The foundation stone of the bridge was laid by the Lord Provost Edward W. Watt on 15 September 1938. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in the presence of her husband King George VI on 10 December 1941. Today the bridge carries the Great Southern Road (B9077) into Aberdeen from the south.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Official information

The JJR Macleod Monument is a statue commemorating Professor John Macleod, who played a crucial role in the discovery of insulin. Located in Duthie Park, Aberdeen, the monument features a bronze figure of Macleod seated on a bench, alongside plaques detailing his contributions to medicine. It also includes a unique 'Talking Statue' feature that allows visitors to hear Macleod's story via a QR code.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 57.1279, -2.1082
District: Aberdeen City
Postcode: AB12 5AA
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South
Phone: +44 (0) 7762 100326
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen — 1.8 km
Official site: www.johnmckenna.co.uk

Sources

osm: w562909457 (ODbL)
wikipedia: King George VI Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: King George VI Bridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Hotels · Scottish Highlands

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