Carrbridge, Strathspey, Inverness-shire, Scotland

Carrbridge is a picturesque village located in Stathspey beneath the Monadhliath (Grey) Mountains. A village with local character, excellent access to the surrounding countryside, it's wildlife and many outdoor sporting activities.

Less busy than Aviemore which is six miles south, but as good a location to explore the Highlands.

Famous for it's 1717 packhorse bridge (as shown in the top left of this web page) which crosses the River Dulnain. The bridge was damaged in the great flood of 1829. The Dulnain flows into the River Spey downstream of Dulnain Bridge. Also of note is Sluggan Bridge on the old General Wade road.

Carrbridge 1717 packhorse bridge - River in spate.
Photo: 28 January 2002 - Roy Brown © 2002

There is a choice of hotels, bars, eating places and shops. Tourist attractions include the very popular Landmark Forest Heritage Park.

There are many woodland walks around the village and along old droving roads. Access into the Monadhliath Mountains which are part of the Southern Grampians. You should see red and roe deer, red squirrels, buzzards, siskins, and many more. If you are lucky you may see ospreys, golden eagles, Scottish crossbills, pinemartins, and even wild cats.

Sporting facilities include a nine hole golf course, outdoor curling rink, bowling green and pony trekking centre. Access to Cairngorm and Lecht ski centres. Carrbridge is on National Cycle Route 7 (Glasgow to Inverness) including off road route to Slochd via Sluggan.

Carrbridge is within the new Cairngorm National Park.

For more details about Carrbridge please visit the Carrbridge Community Council site at www.carrbridge.com.

Also see the links page on this site.

Maps

Carrbridge 1875 and Sluggan 1875 maps (large files).

Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service.
Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service.
Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service.
Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service.
Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.

Transport

Walking/cycling: There are many paths and quiet roads suitable for walking and cycling. National cycle route 'R7' from Glasgow to Inverness passes through Carrbridge
Rail: Carrbridge is on the Edinburgh/Glasgow - Inverness Line. More services stop at nearby Aviemore including trains to London and a sleeper service.
Sea: A fast ferry service sails from Zeebrugge to Rosyth, 100 miles (160Km) South of Carrbridge.
Road: Just off the main A9 Perth to Inverness road. Coach services.
Air: The closest main airport is Inverness, 30 minutes by taxi or car.

See Transport section of Links page.

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Carrbridge and Area Photos