Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Walker Bridge
In or near Edinburgh.
Walker Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Walker Bridge, you can take a train to Haymarket station, which is approximately 0.7 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Walker Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27293). 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 03/02/1993 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 23995 72409 Coordinates 323995, 672409 — David G Proudfoot (engineer), dated 1896. Single span plate girder canal bridge over Union Canal; pierced arcaded cast-iron parapet, ashlar end piers with ball finials. Soffit of 7 riveted beams. Squared and snecked sandstone rubble abutments with droved dressings. Commemorative panel to NE pier.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
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Place summary
Walker Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9387, -3.2183
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH11 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.gravity-uk.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q56631348 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walker Bridge?
- Walker Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH11 1HL).
- What is Walker Bridge?
- Walker Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walker Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH11 1HL.
- Is Walker Bridge a listed building?
- Walker Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Walker Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Walker Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walker Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH11 1HL.