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Old Packhorse Bridge in Carrbridge

November 21, 2013 By Ron 14 Comments

The old packhorse bridge in Carrbridge in the Cairngorms National Park is the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands. The plaque near the viewpoint reads as follows:

“At the beginning of the eighteenth century, to the inconvenience of both travellers and local people, there was no point at which the River Dulnain could be crossed when it was in spate, and burials at the Church of Duthil were often delayed.

Brigadier-General Alexander Grant of Grant, Clan Chief, commissioned John Niccelsone, a mason from Ballindaloch, to build a bridge at Lynne of Dalrachney. Built between May and November 1717, the bridge was paid for out of stipends of the Parish of Duthill.

Its parapets and side walls were badly damaged in the 18th century and again in the famous flood of August 1829, giving the appearance it still has today.”

Old Packhorse Bridge in Carrbridge
Old Packhorse Bridge in Carrbridge

Filed Under: Pictures, Villages and Towns Tagged With: bridge, Cairngorms, carrbridge

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  1. ad says

    December 22, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    is the bridge still in use?

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    • ron says

      December 22, 2016 at 10:29 pm

      No, it’s no longer in use as far as I know 🙂

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      • jc says

        August 19, 2022 at 9:17 am

        but you can go on it

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  2. James Clark says

    July 8, 2018 at 10:00 am

    I’m an artist, and I was wondering if there would be any objections to me drawing the Old Packhorse bridge. I mean is there a copyright levied on this bridge.
    Regards

    James Clark
    Kilsyth

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    • Ron says

      July 8, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Hi James, not as far as I know 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sigrid says

    June 23, 2019 at 7:15 am

    Is there a spsific time or Day the piper Will be on the bridge?

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    • Ron says

      June 23, 2019 at 8:54 am

      Hi Sigrid, I am not sure whether there is a piper on a daily basis and if so when he/she plays. I have heard from folk at sunset but others didn’t. Best to ask locally when you are in the area. There is a Tourist Association in Carrbridge you can contact by email: [email protected]

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      • Jackie says

        December 14, 2022 at 3:23 pm

        It’s not every day, or every week! The piper is called, “Dougie the Piper”. You can follow him on Facebook!

        Reply
  4. Gillian McDonald says

    July 7, 2019 at 10:13 pm

    Whereabout in Carrbridge is the bridge?

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    • Ron says

      July 8, 2019 at 6:25 am

      Hi Gillian, please see the link to Google Maps, the bridge is opposite the Carrbridge Hotel, you can’t miss it. See Location in Google Maps

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  5. david sneddon says

    August 31, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    Was just there last week and had a photo of myself and my son Scott standing on top of this bridge right opposite the Carrbridge Hotel. Would go back there tomorrow if I could. Such a lovely little place.

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    • L says

      March 9, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      It’s a historic bridge and I would not recommend anyone climb onto it

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      • Christina says

        July 23, 2024 at 12:31 pm

        Than it should be cordoned off, or at least a sign saying it’s not allowed . Historic Scotland still active?

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  6. Bob Gillie says

    December 14, 2019 at 9:22 am

    I’ve just been reading about the packhorse bridge at glenlivet and although it’s not known when it was built it’s estimated to have been built during the 16th century which if true would make it older than the packhorse bridge at carrbridge. Any factual comments would be appreciated, thank you in advance.

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