Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Loch Ospisdale Bridge
In or near Tain.
Loch Ospisdale Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tain · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Loch Ospisdale Bridge is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Tain, approximately 7.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is IV25 3RQ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Loch Ospisdale Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB598). 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 07/03/1984 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Dornoch NGR NH 73398 88760 Coordinates 273398, 888760 — Early 20th century low, 6 arched bridge. Sneck coursed bull-faced rubble with shallow keystoned arches faced with same stonework. Triangular cutwaters rising to shallow pilasters terminating with square caps projecting above coped parapet. Similar end piers; string course. — Bridge links projecting arms of lake where it flows into Dornoch Firth.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Loch Ospisdale Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8703, -4.1359
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV25 3RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1900
- Nearest railway station
- Tain — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56606469 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Ospisdale Bridge?
- Loch Ospisdale Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV25 3RQ).
- What is Loch Ospisdale Bridge?
- Loch Ospisdale Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Loch Ospisdale Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV25 3RQ.
- When was Loch Ospisdale Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1900.
- Is Loch Ospisdale Bridge a listed building?
- Loch Ospisdale Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Loch Ospisdale Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Ospisdale Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Ospisdale Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV25 3RQ.