Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Old Bridge of Durris
In or near Drumoak.
Old Bridge of Durris — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Findlay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Milton of Crathes · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Bridge of Durris, the nearest railway station is Milton of Crathes, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is AB31 6BQ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Old Bridge of Durris is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2974). 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 18/08/1972 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Durris NGR NO 77226 96013 Coordinates 377226, 796013 — Single semi-circular arch, (14 ft wide on soffit), with recessed voussoirs and flanking storm waterarch. 18th century, now disused. Picturesque.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Bridge of Durris is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0546, -2.3771
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 6BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Milton of Crathes — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17777979 (CC0)
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Durris War Memorial
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St Comgall's Church, Kirkton Of Durris
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bridge of Durris?
- Old Bridge of Durris is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 6BQ).
- What is Old Bridge of Durris?
- Old Bridge of Durris — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Bridge of Durris?
- The nearest railway station is Milton of Crathes, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 6BQ.
- Is Old Bridge of Durris a listed building?
- Old Bridge of Durris is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Bridge of Durris free to visit?
- Yes, Old Bridge of Durris is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Bridge of Durris?
- The nearest railway station is Milton of Crathes, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 6BQ.