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.”
is the bridge still in use?
No, it’s no longer in use as far as I know 🙂
but you can go on it
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
Hi James, not as far as I know 🙂
Is there a spsific time or Day the piper Will be on the bridge?
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]
It’s not every day, or every week! The piper is called, “Dougie the Piper”. You can follow him on Facebook!
Whereabout in Carrbridge is the bridge?
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
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.
It’s a historic bridge and I would not recommend anyone climb onto it
Than it should be cordoned off, or at least a sign saying it’s not allowed . Historic Scotland still active?
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.