Where is New Bridge, Musselburgh?

New Bridge, Musselburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH21 7DX).

How do I get to New Bridge, Musselburgh?

The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH21 7DX.

When was New Bridge, Musselburgh built?

Built or established in 1806. Designed by John Rennie.

Is New Bridge, Musselburgh a listed building?

New Bridge, Musselburgh is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.

Is New Bridge, Musselburgh free to visit?

Yes, New Bridge, Musselburgh is free to enter.

How do I get to New Bridge, Musselburgh?

The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH21 7DX.

Historic bridges · Central Scotland

New Bridge, Musselburgh

In or near Whitecraig.

Free admission

New Bridge, Musselburgh — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Musselburgh Museum - geograph.org.uk - 552497 — M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Musselburgh · 1.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit New Bridge in Musselburgh, you can take a train to Musselburgh station, which is 1.5 km away. The postcode for the bridge is EH21 7DX, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

New Bridge, Musselburgh is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB38363). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2026

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Heritage listing

Category B Date Added 22/01/1971 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Burgh Musselburgh NGR NT 34223 72642 Coordinates 334223, 672642 — 1806-7, Sir John Rennie, widened 1924, Blyth & Blyth. 5 segmental arches. Ashlar on channelled cut-waters with niched piers above. Cornice at pavement level with solid parapet having advanced base course and deep coping above.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Official information

Musselburgh Museum showcases the rich history of Musselburgh from Roman times to the present. Visitors can explore various displays that highlight the town's working, domestic, and social life, along with themed exhibitions that change annually.

Place summary

New Bridge is a bridge located in Musselburgh, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.

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

Coordinates: 55.9423, -3.0547
District: East Lothian
Postcode: EH21 7DX
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Phone: 0131 665 6642
Established: 1806
Nearest railway station: Musselburgh — 1.5 km
Opening: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am–4pm
Official site: www.musselburghmuseum.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q17810161 (CC0)

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