Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Neidpath Viaduct
Neidpath Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Neidpath Viaduct is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.6492°, -3.2207°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Neidpath Castle is a historic site located in the Scottish Borders, known for its ancient walls and the stories of aristocratic families that have lived there. Visitors can explore the castle's enchanting beauty and its scenic surroundings, making it a popular destination for tours and photography.
From the Wikipedia article
Neidpath Viaduct, occasionally known as the Queen's Bridge, consists of eight stone skew arches and was built to carry the Symington to Peebles branch line of the Caledonian Railway over the River Tweed to the south-west of Neidpath Castle. Now closed to rail traffic the bridge is used as a footpath.
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Background
History
The Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway's extension to Peebles was authorised on 3 July 1860 but by the time construction was complete the company had been absorbed by the much larger Caledonian Railway. The bridge was designed by Robert Murray, a local engineer living in Peebles, and George Cunningham, Consultant Engineer to the Caledonian Railway, and built of sandstone ashlar blocks. All eight arches are semicircular, skewed and constructed with helical courses, crossing the Tweed obliquely with four of the piers in the water, and the whole structure is built on a graceful curve of radius 440 yd so as to align the route with nearby Neidpath Tunnel, at the eastern end of the viaduct…
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- Coordinates
- 55.6492, -3.2207
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- EH45 8NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Established
- 1863
- Opening
- Open by appointment, all year round.
- Official site
- www.neidpathcastle.com
Sources
- osm: w1101731345 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Neidpath Viaduct (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Neidpath viaduct (1).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Neidpath Viaduct?
- Neidpath Viaduct is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH45 8NH).
- What is Neidpath Viaduct?
- Neidpath Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Neidpath Viaduct?
- Drivers can use postcode EH45 8NH.
- When was Neidpath Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1863.
- Who owns Neidpath Viaduct?
- Neidpath Viaduct is owned by | maint =.
- Is Neidpath Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Neidpath Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Neidpath Viaduct?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH45 8NH. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.