Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Thurso Bridge
In or near Halkirk.
Thurso Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thurso Bridge, the nearest railway station is Thurso, located 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is KW14 7AW.
About
Thurso Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB42033). 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 21/02/1975 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Burgh Thurso NGR ND 11769 68170 Coordinates 311769, 968170 — Macbey and Gordon, Engineers, Elgin, 1887 4 arch bridge with long SE approach causeway with small arch spanning mill lade. All coursed rubble with tooled ashlar dressings. 4 keystoned segmental headed ashlar arch rings; triangular cutwaters rising as canted buttresses terminating in facetted caps incorporated in tooled ashlar coped balustrade; string course. 4 pairs cast-iron lamp standards mounted on alternate buttress caps. — Plaque on parapets records that the bridge was opened on 3rd May 1887 by Rt Hon Earl of Caithness. Also records names of engineers. This bridge cost $4,000 and replaced that of circa 1800 (Robert Tulloch, Master Mason).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thurso Bridge is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Islands. This bridge is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5925, -3.5196
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1887
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830296 (CC0)
Other places nearby
St Peter And The Holy Rood Episcopal Church, 2 Sir George's Street, Thurso
Historic churches · 0.1 km
The Toll Gallery
Galleries · 0.1 km
Muthu Royal Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Thurso War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Sir John Sinclair Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
30 Princes Street, Thurso
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Sir George Sinclair Memorial Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Sandra's Backpackers
Hostels · 0.2 km
Thurso West Church and Church Rooms, Sinclair Street, Thurso
Historic churches · 0.3 km
St Peter's Parish Church and Church Rooms, Princes Street, Thurso
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Station Hotel
Hotels · 0.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Peter And The Holy Rood Episcopal Church, 2 Sir George's Street, Thurso
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📷 3Galleries · Scottish Islands
The Toll Gallery
The Toll Gallery — a gallery in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso
War Memorial, Sir John's Square, Thurso — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Thurso War Memorial
Thurso War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Sir John Sinclair Memorial
Sir John Sinclair Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Thurso Bridge
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
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Murkle Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Forss House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thurso Bridge?
- Thurso Bridge is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7AW).
- What is Thurso Bridge?
- Thurso Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thurso Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7AW.
- When was Thurso Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1887.
- Is Thurso Bridge a listed building?
- Thurso Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Thurso Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Thurso Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thurso Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7AW.