Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Old Bridge of Blairquhan
In or near Bellsbank.
Old Bridge of Blairquhan — 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
- Maybole · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Bridge of Blairquhan, the nearest railway station is Maybole, located 8.9 km away. The postcode for the bridge is KA19 7LY, and entry is free.
About
Old Bridge of Blairquhan is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19102). 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 14/04/1971 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Parish Straiton NGR NS 37421 05284 Coordinates 237421, 605284 — Single arch spanning Water of Girvan. Hump-backed bridge; low flat pointed parapet widened at ends. Possibly 18th century.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Bridge of Blairquhan is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3147, -4.5634
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA19 7LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Maybole — 8.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17843946 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Straiton Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Blairquhan Castle
Castles · 0.9 km
Straiton
Villages · 1.8 km
Bennan Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Colonel Hunter Blair's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Kildoach Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Cloncaird Castle
Castles · 2.8 km
Cloncaird Castle Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.8 km
Doonans Hill
Vineyards · 3.2 km
Blairquhan Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.5 km
Craig Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.9 km
Kirkmichael
Villages · 4.0 km
Nearby
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Straiton Parish Church
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Blairquhan Castle
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Bennan Hill
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Colonel Hunter Blair's Monument
Colonel Hunter Blair's Monument — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Kildoach Hill
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bridge of Blairquhan?
- Old Bridge of Blairquhan is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA19 7LY).
- What is Old Bridge of Blairquhan?
- Old Bridge of Blairquhan — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Bridge of Blairquhan?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA19 7LY.
- Is Old Bridge of Blairquhan a listed building?
- Old Bridge of Blairquhan is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Bridge of Blairquhan free to visit?
- Yes, Old Bridge of Blairquhan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Bridge of Blairquhan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA19 7LY. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.