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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Macquisten Bridge

In or near Glasgow.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Macquisten Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

White Cart Water - geograph.org.uk - 7597606

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.

Directions on Google Maps →

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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

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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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.8251, -4.2860
District
Glasgow City
Postcode
G43 1TT
Parliamentary constituency
Glasgow South
Nearest railway station
Pollokshaws East0.1 km

Sources

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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.