Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
North Bridge, Craigour
In or near Torphins.
North Bridge, Craigour — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit North Bridge, Craigour, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Riverside Halt, which is approximately 9.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is AB31 4HQ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
North Bridge, Craigour is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9551). 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 2018
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 25/11/1980 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Kincardine O'Neil NGR NJ 63583 00755 Coordinates 363583, 800755 — John Smith, 1826. Single, segmental-arched bridge with curved approaches, parapets swept down at abutments. Flat coped parapet over squared rubble. — The North Bridge is one a group of three small bridges designed by John Smith. South Bridge over the Learney Burn was built in 1826, but the Bridge over Beltie Burn was not built until 1833. No longer in use as a road bridge. Aberdeen based architect John Smith carried out many commissions in the north east of Scotland, including rebuilding part of Learney House after a fire in 1838. List description revised 2009.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
North Bridge, Craigour is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0963, -2.6027
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56617732 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Bridge, Craigour?
- North Bridge, Craigour is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4HQ).
- What is North Bridge, Craigour?
- North Bridge, Craigour — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Bridge, Craigour?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 4HQ.
- Is North Bridge, Craigour a listed building?
- North Bridge, Craigour is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is North Bridge, Craigour free to visit?
- Yes, North Bridge, Craigour is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Bridge, Craigour?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4HQ. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.