Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Macquisten Bridge
In or near Glasgow.
Macquisten Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pollokshaws East · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Macquisten Bridge, the nearest railway station is Pollokshaws East, located just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is G43 1TT.
About
Macquisten Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB33925). 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 17/06/1992 Local Authority Glasgow Planning Authority Glasgow Burgh Glasgow NGR NS 56892 61462 Coordinates 256892, 661462 — Roadbridge built 1832, widened by James Gibson engineer, retaining profile, 1907 (inscription). Single segmental arch carrying roadway over River cart. Honey coloured ashlar (bolection moulded arch presumably 1907), panelled spandrels, piers at ends, red granite balustraded parapets (also 1907) with intermediate blocks.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Jamia Islamia Glasgow is a mosque that offers daily congregational prayers and Qur’an classes for individuals of all ages. The mosque also hosts various annual events, including Ramadan Iftar programmes and visits from scholars.
Place summary
Macquisten Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8251, -4.2860
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G43 1TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South
- Nearest railway station
- Pollokshaws East — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.jamiaislamiaglasgow.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56634605 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macquisten Bridge?
- Macquisten Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G43 1TT).
- What is Macquisten Bridge?
- Macquisten Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Macquisten Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Pollokshaws East, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode G43 1TT.
- Is Macquisten Bridge a listed building?
- Macquisten Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Macquisten Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Macquisten Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Macquisten Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Pollokshaws East, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G43 1TT.