Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland
Russell Road Railway Bridge With Retaining Walls
In or near Edinburgh.
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 minβ30 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.
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.
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9412, -3.2278
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH11 2LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Established
- 1876
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket β 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17807640 (CC0)
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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.