Historic bridges · Central Scotland
North Bridge
Also known as: Drochaid a Tuath
North 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
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
North Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1763. Also known as: Drochaid a Tuath. Coordinates: 55.9520°, -3.1884°.
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North Bridge is a road bridge and street in Edinburgh linking the High Street with Princes Street, and the Old Town with the New Town. The current bridge was built between 1894 and 1897. A previous North Bridge, built between 1763 and 1772, stood until 1896.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
North Bridge is a road bridge and street in Edinburgh linking the High Street with Princes Street, and the Old Town with the New Town. The current bridge was built between 1894 and 1897. A previous North Bridge, built between 1763 and 1772, stood until 1896.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9520, -3.1884
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 225 2383
- Established
- 1763
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.fruitmarket.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w380552925 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: North Bridge, Edinburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: North Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 922338.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Bridge?
- North Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1DE).
- When was North Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1763.
- Who owns North Bridge?
- North Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is North Bridge a listed building?
- North Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is North Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, North Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1DE.