Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
South Bridge, Craigour
In or near Torphins.
South Bridge, Craigour — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit South Bridge, Craigour in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, which is 9.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
South Bridge, Craigour is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9552). 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 C Date Added 25/11/1980 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Kincardine O'Neil NGR NJ 63612 00679 Coordinates 363612, 800679 — John Smith, 1826. Single, segmental-arched bridge with curved approaches, parapets swept down at abutments. Flat coped parapet over squared rubble. — The South Bridge is one a group of three small bridges designed by John Smith. North Bridge over the Learney Burn was built in 1826, but the Bridge over Beltie Burn was not built until 1833. Aberdeen based architect John Smith carried out many commissions in the north east of Scotland, including rebuilding part of Learney House after a fire in 1838. List description revised 2009.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
South Bridge, Craigour is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0956, -2.6022
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56617733 (CC0)
Other places nearby
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North Bridge, Craigour
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Churchwood, Greystones, Craigmyle
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Hill of Beltie
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Hill of Beltie
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Glasshel Stone Circle
Stone circles · 1.6 km
Glasshel Stone Circle
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
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Torphins
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Campfield Caravan Site
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Platform 22 Studio & Gallery
Galleries · 1.6 km
Torphins Health & Resource Centre
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Bridge, Craigour?
- South Bridge, Craigour is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4HQ).
- What is South Bridge, Craigour?
- South Bridge, Craigour — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Bridge, Craigour?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 4HQ.
- Is South Bridge, Craigour a listed building?
- South Bridge, Craigour is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is South Bridge, Craigour free to visit?
- Yes, South Bridge, Craigour is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Bridge, Craigour?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4HQ. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.