Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Queen of the South Viaduct
In or near Locharbriggs.
Queen of the South Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Queen of the South Viaduct is a historic bridge in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1859, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area DG1.
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Place summary
The Queen of the South Viaduct is a Victorian bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG1. Established in 1859, it exemplifies the engineering style of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0798, -3.6127
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 1JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Established
- 1859
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: w1286636232 (ODbL)
- commons: Nith viaduct.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Dumfries War Memorial
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The Lincluden Rhino
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St George's Church, George Street, Dumfries
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Where to eat & stay near Queen of the South Viaduct
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
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Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queen of the South Viaduct?
- Queen of the South Viaduct is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 1JW).
- What is Queen of the South Viaduct?
- Queen of the South Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Queen of the South Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 1JW.
- When was Queen of the South Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1859.
- Is Queen of the South Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Queen of the South Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Queen of the South Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 1JW.