Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Water of Leith Bridge
In or near Edinburgh.
Water of Leith Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Water of Leith Bridge, the nearest railway station is Haymarket, located 0.8 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EH4 3BG.
About
Water of Leith Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.9523°, -3.2167°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/12/1970 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 24122 73925 Coordinates 324122, 673925 — Early 18th century. Single span bridge with later roadway and pedestrian walkway. Coursed random rubble with sandstone ashlar parapet. Parapet splayed to either end. — A-well proportioned single span bridge on the site of a historic river crossing on the Water of Leith. The bridge was an important crossing point on what was once one of the main routes into and out of the City of Edinburgh. The bridge is also at the centre of the historic Dean Village, with nearby Old Tolbooth (see separate listing) dating from 1675, and makes an important contribution to the historic setting at the centre of the village. List description revised as part of resurvey (2009).
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Place summary
Water of Leith Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland, postcode EH4. It spans the Water of Leith, an important waterway in the region. The bridge serves as a functional crossing point, contributing to the local infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9523, -3.2167
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH4 3BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: w1348864827 (ODbL)
- commons: Start of Dean Path.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Water of Leith Bridge?
- Water of Leith Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH4 3BG).
- What is Water of Leith Bridge?
- Water of Leith Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Water of Leith Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH4 3BG.
- Is Water of Leith Bridge a listed building?
- Water of Leith Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Water of Leith Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Water of Leith Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Water of Leith Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH4 3BG.