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The oldest stone bridge in the Highlands of Scotland which was the first bridge allowing the River Dulnain to be crossed with dry feet was built in what is now Carrbridge, Inverness-shire, Scotland, between May and November 1717 by a mason called John Niccelsone. He did so at the behest of Brigadier-General Alexander Grant of Grant at a cost of £100.
The main aim of the bridge was to ensure that funeral processions from the south did not have to be delayed reaching Duthil Church when the river was in spate and unfordable.
The bridge was damaged by a great flood (the Muckle Spate) in 1829, leaving the present fragile looking archway we see today.
The Old Bridge over the River Dulnain is an Historic Scotland Category B Listed Building (HB Number 241).
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excellent composition Tom!
great detail texture and colour… a classic shot
A beautiful picture, so serene. A firm favourite!
I’ve been to Carrbridge, this is a well composed shot of the old bridge
This one is gorgeous! It looks like something out of The Lord of the Rings!
Nice shot. I live not that far from here, but did not know the history about the bridge. Thanks for the little snippet about its background :)
i just love this! its o awesum almost like something u would c in a fairytale movie :) amazing capture
Love this shot!
What a wonderful bridge. Is there work to preserve it?
Only the shell of the original bridge remains, but it’s kept in good repair as it is a piece of highland history, and a major tourist attraction to this small town.
– Tom Gomez
Super – don’t you just love this glorious country?