Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Old Colt Bridge
In or near Edinburgh.
Old Colt Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Colt Bridge is a historic bridge in central Scotland. Built or established in 1766, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Edinburgh West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area EH12.
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Official information
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Place summary
Old Colt Bridge is a Georgian bridge located in central Scotland, postcode EH12. Established in 1766, it exemplifies the architectural style of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9460, -3.2356
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH12 6AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Phone
- 0131 337 6591
- Established
- 1766
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 1 km
Sources
- osm: w555982686 (ODbL)
- commons: Bridge over Water of Leith - geograph.org.uk - 1940696.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Colt Bridge?
- Old Colt Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH12 6AJ).
- What is Old Colt Bridge?
- Old Colt Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Colt Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH12 6AJ.
- When was Old Colt Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1766.
- Is Old Colt Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Old Colt Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Colt Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH12 6AJ.