Dean Bridge, Edinburgh
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Facts and practical information
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. ()
Day trips
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.
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:
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Tram
Train
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)