Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkland Bridge
In or near Eaglesham.
Kirkland Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hairmyres · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Kirkland Bridge is located in central Scotland, with the nearest railway station being Hairmyres, approximately 2.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Kirkland Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.7469°, -4.2551°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 20/02/1979 Supplementary Information Updated 30/07/2025 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish East Kilbride NGR NS 58543 52696 Coordinates 258543, 652696 — Single arch spanning White Cart Water. Rusticated stonework. Early 19th century.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkland Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland, postcode G75. It is noted for its structural design and significance in the region. The bridge serves as a functional crossing, contributing to local transport links.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7469, -4.2551
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G75 7BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- Hairmyres — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: w637954866 (ODbL)
- commons: Kirkland Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 429856.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
St Bridget's Roman Catholic Church, Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
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Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
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Pharos
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Lieutenant A S Gilmour and Brigadier General D J Glasfurd Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Neoclassical Stone Pillars
Historic houses · 2.3 km
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📷 3Distilleries · Central Scotland
Jackton Distillery
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📷 5Castles · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Carswell Church and Churchyard, Montgomery Street, Eaglesham
Carswell Church and Churchyard, Montgomery Street, Eaglesham — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
Eaglesham
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham
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📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Bridget's Roman Catholic Church, Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
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Where to eat & stay near Kirkland Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Merchant City Inn
Merchant City Inn — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Argyle Glasgow Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
40, 41 Carlton Place
40, 41 Carlton Place in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Old Toll Bar, 3 Paisley Road West, Glasgow
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374-378 Gallowgate
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 9, 11, 13 Watson Street, Glasgow
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkland Bridge?
- Kirkland Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G75 7BW).
- What is Kirkland Bridge?
- Kirkland Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkland Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hairmyres, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G75 7BW.
- Is Kirkland Bridge a listed building?
- Kirkland Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Kirkland Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkland Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkland Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hairmyres, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G75 7BW.