Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Luib Bridge
In or near Strathdon.
Luib Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Luib Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16177). 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 B Date Added 16/04/1971 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Strathdon National Park Cairngorms NGR NJ 26483 08790 Coordinates 326483, 808790 — 1830. Fine large segmental-arched bridge with smaller semicircular floodwater arch, cutwater to dividing pier and curved approaches, sited close to Luib Farm on main Strathdon road. Snecked rubble on pink ashlar block base, large narrow voussoirs and narrow rubble bands to arch vaults. FURTHER DESCRIPTION: low flat-coped parapet with simple panel at centre, inscribed 'Luib Bridge / Built by Sir Charles Forbes / of Newe and Edinglassie MDCCCXXX. — A prominently sited and well constructed, though now heavily pointed, bridge over the River Don. Sir Charles Forbes of Newe also erected new bridges at Bridge of Newe and Bridge of Buchaam when, in 1858, he re-routed the public road in order to extend Newe Estate policies.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Luib Bridge is a category B listed bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its architectural significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1641, -3.2172
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB36 8YN
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- wikidata: Q17780011 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Luib Bridge?
- Luib Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB36 8YN).
- What is Luib Bridge?
- Luib Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Luib Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode AB36 8YN.
- Is Luib Bridge a listed building?
- Luib Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Luib Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Luib Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Luib Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB36 8YN. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.