Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it β€” today, from $5.Get it fixed β†’
The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston

In or near Newtown St Boswells.

Free admission

Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Bridge at Earlston - geograph.org.uk - 152449

Eileen Henderson β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Tweedbank Β· 5.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The nearest railway station to the Old Bridge at Leader Water is Tweedbank, located 5.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is TD4 6DG.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2119). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

Heritage listing

Category B Date Added 31/10/1985 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Earlston NGR NT 57060 38237 Coordinates 357060, 638237 β€” Hump back bridge; 2 arches with centre cutwater; spans Leader Water. Possibly 18th century.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Old Bridge spans the Leader Water in Earlston, central Scotland. This category B listed building is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.

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

Coordinates
55.6358, -2.6836
Postcode
TD4 6DG
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Tweedbank β€” 5.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Bridge at Earlston - geograph.org.uk - 152449πŸ“· 4

Castles Β· Scottish Lowlands

Rhymer's Tower

Rhymer's Tower in England North East, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Ά
Earlston High Street - geograph.org.uk - 4626091πŸ“· 4

Heritage railway stations Β· Scottish Lowlands

Earlston railway station

Earlston railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free
Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov StatueπŸ“· 3

Other places Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov Statue

Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov Statue β€” Public artwork (sculpture) by Stepan Mokrousov-Guglielmi.

Red Lion Hotel. Earlston - geograph.org.uk - 6250693πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· Scottish Lowlands

Earlston

Earlston β€” a village in scotland central.

Farm lane through Clatteringford Dene - geograph.org.uk - 8036513πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· Scottish Lowlands

Camp Plantations, Craigsford

Camp Plantations, Craigsford β€” a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Looking towards the Eildon Hills from Cowdenknowes Mains - geograph.org.uk - 8251736πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· Scottish Lowlands

White Hill, Earlston

White Hill, Earlston β€” a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Where to eat & stay near Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston

Places to stay

Old Milepost by Craighouse Farm, Earlston Parish - geograph.org.uk - 6045736πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Springlee

Springlee β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Window-box, Melrose High Street - geograph.org.uk - 5120180πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Townhouse

The Townhouse β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Free↗ thetownhousemelrose.co.uk
Roxburghshire Townscape , Eildon Hill Haggis Tour, Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 3573041πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

George and Abbotsford Hotel

George and Abbotsford Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Roxburghshire Townscape , Lunchtime In Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 3572088πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Burt's Hotel

Burt's Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

β†— burtshotel.co.uk
Roxburghshire Townscape , The Ship Inn, East Port, Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 3573044πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Station Hotel

Station Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

School building in Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 4778306πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Gibson Park Caravan Club Site

Gibson Park Caravan Club Site β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Free↗ caravanclub.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Roundabout in Clovenfords where the A72 and B710 meet - geograph.org.uk - 4775002πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

β†— barrelandstone.co.uk
The 2025 Selkirk Standard Bearer, Darren Knox rides into Selkirk Market Square on his big day - geograph.org.uk - 8071243πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

More bridges in this region

Looking towards Bedrule Farm down the village road - geograph.org.uk - 1168287πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bedrule

Bedrule in England North East, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
A sign for motorists by the A698 at Spittal-on-Rule - geograph.org.uk - 7361922πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Spittal-on-Rule

Spittal-on-Rule in England North East, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Coldstream Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4287431πŸ“· 4

Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Coldstream Bridge

Coldstream Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.

πŸ•
Kalemouth Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3066933πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kalemouth

Kalemouth in England North East, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•

Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston?
Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD4 6DG).
What is Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston?
Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD4 6DG.
Is Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston a listed building?
Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston free to visit?
Yes, Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston is free to enter.
How do I get to Old Bridge, Leader Water, Mill Road, Earlston?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD4 6DG.