King George VI Bridge

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.

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Type: Bridge
Description: arch bridge in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, carries the B9077 road across River Dee
Also known as: “Aberdeen, Ruthrieston, King George Vi Bridge”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Duthie Park and Aberdeen railway station.

Duthie Park

Park

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Duthie Park is a public park in the Ferryhill area of Aberdeen, Scotland located near the River Dee. It comprises 44 acres of land given to the council in 1881 by Elizabeth Crombie Duthie of Ruthrieston, in memory of her uncle and of her brother. Duthie Park is situated 1,500 feet northeast of King George VI Bridge.

Aberdeen railway station

Railway station

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Aberdeen railway station is the main railway station in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is the busiest railway station in Scotland north of the major cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Aberdeen railway station is situated 1 mile north of King George VI Bridge.

Bridge of Dee

Bridge

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The Bridge of Dee or Brig o Dee is a road bridge over the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. The term is also used for the surrounding area of the city. Dating from 1527, the bridge crosses at what was once the City of Aberdeen's southern boundary. Bridge of Dee is situated 2,800 feet southwest of King George VI Bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kincorth and Broomhill.

Kincorth

Suburb

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Kincorth is a suburb located to the south of Aberdeen, Scotland. The name is a corruption of the Scottish Gaelic "Ceann Coirthe", which probably refers to an old pillar or standing stone.

Broomhill

Suburb

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Broomhill is an affluent, middle class area of Aberdeen, Scotland. It is situated in the west end and is accessible by the A92 road. The area is home to a primary school, Broomhill.