Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
West Brathens Bridge
In or near Torphins.
West Brathens Bridge — 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 · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
West Brathens Bridge is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Riverside Halt, which is 6.5 km away. The postcode for the bridge is AB31 4DG, and entry is free.
About
West Brathens Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3245). 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 Banchory-Ternan NGR NO 66211 98488 Coordinates 366211, 798488 — Single segmental arch, rubble with dressed voussoirs. Keystone AB 1804.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Brathens Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0762, -2.5590
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56614771 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Brathens Bridge?
- West Brathens Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4DG).
- What is West Brathens Bridge?
- West Brathens Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Brathens Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 4DG.
- Is West Brathens Bridge a listed building?
- West Brathens Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is West Brathens Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, West Brathens Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Brathens Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4DG.