Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
River Dee Viaduct
Also known as: River Dee Railway Bridge
In or near Kingswells.
River Dee 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
- Aberdeen · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the River Dee Viaduct, the nearest railway station is Aberdeen, located 1.3 km away. Entry to the site is free. The postcode for navigation is AB11 7SL.
About
River Dee Viaduct is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1850. Also known as: River Dee Railway Bridge. Coordinates: 57.1308°, -2.0967°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Ferryhill Railway Viaduct is a railway bridge crossing the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. Construction started in 1848 and opened to railway traffic in 1850 to service the Ferryhill railway station. The bridge has eleven spans with seven being steel trusses and four stone arches. The trusses are supported by granite and sandstone piers and cross the River Dee. The arches are on the north side of the river. The bridge originally had wooden arches which were replaced by the steel trusses. The bridge is approximately 259 metres (0.16 mi) long and 15 metres (49 ft) high. It was designated a category C listed building in 2000.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1308, -2.0967
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB11 7SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Established
- 1850
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: w570531401 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Ferryhill Railway Viaduct (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: River Dee Railway Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1445234.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Dee Viaduct?
- River Dee Viaduct is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB11 7SL).
- What is River Dee Viaduct?
- River Dee Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Dee Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB11 7SL.
- When was River Dee Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1850.
- Who owns River Dee Viaduct?
- River Dee Viaduct is owned by | maint =.
- Is River Dee Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, River Dee Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to River Dee Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB11 7SL.