Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
New Bridge of Doon
In or near Coylton.
New Bridge of Doon — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the New Bridge of Doon, the nearest railway station is Ayr, located 3.6 km away. The postcode for the bridge is KA7 4PQ, which can be used for sat-nav coordinates (latitude 55.4269, longitude -4.6381). Entry to the bridge is free.
About
New Bridge of Doon is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB21486). 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 10/01/1980 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Burgh Ayr NGR NS 33155 17943 Coordinates 233155, 617943 — 1816. Single-arched rock-faced road bridge. Plain hoodmould over voussoirs; banded parapet; wing-walls to road. — Road bridge notable for its central position in the triple arrangement of bridges at Alloway (see separate list descriptions for Old Brig O'Doon footbridge and Railway Viaduct).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
New Bridge of Doon is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4269, -4.6381
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA7 4PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17853815 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Bridge of Doon?
- New Bridge of Doon is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA7 4PQ).
- What is New Bridge of Doon?
- New Bridge of Doon — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New Bridge of Doon?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA7 4PQ.
- Is New Bridge of Doon a listed building?
- New Bridge of Doon is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is New Bridge of Doon free to visit?
- Yes, New Bridge of Doon is free to enter.
- How do I get to New Bridge of Doon?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA7 4PQ.