Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
King George VI Bridge
King George VI 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
- Aberdeen · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
King George VI Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 57.1279°, -2.1082°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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The King George VI Bridge is a bridge over the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. The foundation stone of the bridge was laid by the Lord Provost Edward W. Watt on 15 September 1938. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in the presence of her husband King George VI on 10 December 1941. Today the bridge carries the Great Southern Road (B9077) into Aberdeen from the south.
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From the Wikipedia article
The King George VI Bridge is a bridge over the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. The foundation stone of the bridge was laid by the Lord Provost Edward W. Watt on 15 September 1938. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in the presence of her husband King George VI on 10 December 1941. Today the bridge carries the Great Southern Road (B9077) into Aberdeen from the south.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1279, -2.1082
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB12 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.johnmckenna.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w562909457 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: King George VI Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: King George VI Bridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King George VI Bridge?
- King George VI Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB12 5AA).
- Who owns King George VI Bridge?
- King George VI Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is King George VI Bridge a listed building?
- King George VI Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is King George VI Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, King George VI Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to King George VI Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB12 5AA.