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Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge

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One of the most iconic visitor attraxctions in the Cairngorms, the old pack horse bridge acros the River Dulnain at Carrbridge was built in 1717. The bridge was built to allow funeral processions to access Duthil Church when the river was in spate. Because of this, the bridge was known locally as 'the coffin bridge'.

The bridge was funded by Brigadier-General Alexander Grant of Grant, who paid £100 to mason John Niccelsone to create what is the oldest known stone bridge in the Highlands.

All the remains of the bridge is a single span, arcing high into the air across the swiftly rushing river below. The parapets were washed away by floods in 1839. There is a viewing area at street level above the bridge, and steps down the bank of the river to a lower viewing platform almost at water level.
Carrbridge, Highlands and Islands, Scotland

About Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: In the centre of the village, on the B9153. Easy access from the village parking lot.
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OS NH906229
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Immeriach Lochanhully - 1 miles from Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge Carrbridge, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £350

Flat 3, Craigview - 3.1 miles from Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge Boat of Garten, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £250

Heath Cottage - 3.3 miles from Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge Boat of Garten, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £397

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Nearest Hotels

Dalrachney Lodge Hotel And Restaurant - 0.1 miles from Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge Carrbridge, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £99.00

The Coach House at Dalrachney Lodge - 0.1 miles from Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge Carrbridge, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £45.00

Fairwinds Hotel - 1 miles from Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge Carrbridge, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £53.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Dell Druie Guest House - 7.4 miles from Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge Aviemore, Highlands and Islands From: £78.00

Willowbank Guest House - 8.2 miles from Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge Grantown-on-Spey, Grampian From: £48.00

Glenan Lodge Guest House - 8.3 miles from Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge Inverness, Highlands and Islands From: £26.00

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Aviemore
Tourist Information Centre
Unit 7, Grampian Road
Aviemore
Inverness-shire
Highlands and Islands
Scotland
PH22 1RH
Tel: 0845 22 55 121
Email: aviemore@visitscotland.com
Web: http://www.visithighlands.com
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