Dean Bridge, Edinburgh

Name: Dean Bridge
Address: Dean Bridge, Edinburgh, EH3, United Kingdom

#108 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The Dean Bridge spans the Water of Leith in the city of Edinburgh on the A90 road to Queensferry on the Firth of Forth. It carries the roadway, 447 feet long and 39 feet broad, on four arches rising 106 feet above the river. The bridge was one of the last major works before retirement of the bridge designer, civil engineer Thomas Telford, and was completed in 1831 when he was seventy-three years old. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°57'11"N, 3°12'51"W

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Dean BridgeDean VillageEdinburgh EH3 United Kingdom

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Dean Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Princes Street, George Street, St Cuthbert's Church, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Princes Street, Edinburgh
14 min walk • Princes Street, Edinburgh's premier shopping district, is a vibrant thoroughfare that stretches for approximately one mile in the heart of Scotland’s capital. Renowned for its extensive range of retail outlets, this bustling street is a paradise for shoppers and a...
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
George Street, Edinburgh
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's historic capital, George Street serves as Edinburgh's premier shopping district, where Victorian elegance meets contemporary retail. This grand thoroughfare is flanked by a splendid array of Georgian architecture, providing a...
0.4 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
11 min walk • St Cuthbert's Church, nestled at the foot of Edinburgh's iconic Castle Rock, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This historic church, with its origins dating back to the 7th century, is a spiritual landmark that has served the people of...
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
14 min walk • The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is part of the National Galleries of Scotland, which are based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.5 miSE
Fountain
Ross Fountain, Edinburgh
13 min walk • Ross Fountain is a cast-iron structure located in West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. It was installed in 1872 and restored in 2018.
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport
The Grange Club, Edinburgh
12 min walk • The Grange Club is a cricket and sports club in the Stockbridge district of Edinburgh, Scotland. The cricket ground, commonly known as The Grange, is the regular home of the Scotland national cricket team, and is situated adjacent to the Edinburgh Academy sports ground, which is in Raeburn Place.
~1940 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh
10 min walk • The Church of St John the Evangelist is a Scottish Episcopal church in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is sited at the west end of Princes Street at its junction with Lothian Road, and is protected as a category A listed building.
~1840 ftW
Cemetery, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh
9 min walk • The Dean Cemetery is a historically important Victorian cemetery north of the Dean Village, west of Edinburgh city centre, in Scotland.
~1650 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
8 min walk • St Mary's Cathedral or the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the West End of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in the late 19th century in the West End of Edinburgh's New Town.
~1260 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Georgian House, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The Georgian House is an 18th-century townhouse situated at No. 7 Charlotte Square in the heart of the historic New Town of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It has been restored and furnished by the National Trust for Scotland, and is operated as a popular tourist attraction, with over 40,000 visitors annually.
0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema, Bars and clubs
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
14 min walk • The Edinburgh Filmhouse is a cinema located in Edinburgh, Scotland, which opened in 1979. It is home to the world's oldest continually running film festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dean Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Dean Gardens, Edinburgh (3 min walk), Moray Estate, Edinburgh (5 min walk), St Bernard's Well, Edinburgh (5 min walk), West Register House, Edinburgh (6 min walk).

How to get to Dean Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dean Bridge:

Bus

Dean Bridge • Lines: 37, 41, 43, 47 (3 min walk)
Drumsheugh Place • Lines: 113, 19, 36, 37, 41, 43, 47 (4 min walk)

Tram

West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (14 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (15 min walk)
Edinburgh Waverley (24 min walk)