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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission

Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Haymarket Β· 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls, you can take a train to Haymarket station, which is approximately 0.7 km away. Entry to the site is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27019). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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Heritage listing

Category B Date Added 15/11/1995 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 23404 72703 Coordinates 323404, 672703 β€” Caledonian Railway, Chief Engineer John Miller, opened 1842. 3-arch viaduct with battered piers. Coursed bull-nosed sandstone. Band course at springing level, channelled ashlar arch ring; ashlar coped parapet above band course. High sloping retaining wing wall to W, low retaining wall to E abuts inner pier.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Russell Road Railway Bridge with Retaining Walls is located in central Scotland, postcode EH11. This structure is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical and architectural significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9412, -3.2278
Postcode
EH11 2LN
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh South West
Established
1876
Nearest railway station
Haymarket β€” 0.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls?
Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH11 2LN).
What is Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls?
Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls?
The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH11 2LN.
When was Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls built?
Built or established in 1876.
Is Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls a listed building?
Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls free to visit?
Yes, Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls is free to enter.
How do I get to Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls?
The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH11 2LN.