Carr Bridge, Scotland on an Autumn day
Carrbridge is about 10 km north of Aviemore and forms a gateway to the Cairngorms National Park. It was an early centre for skiing in Scotland.[1] In the 2001 census the village had a population of 708 people, with the majority employed in tourism. Until the 1980s bypass was constructed, the A9 road ran straight through the village. Carrbridge is served by Carrbridge railway station on the Highland Main Line. Local debate still rages regarding the name Carrbridge itself, with some preferring to see it hyphenated to Carr-bridge. The word "Carr" has nothing to do with motorised transport but is derived from the Gaelic word for boggy area. [edit] Attractions Another view of the bridge Carrbridge's most famous landmark is the old packhorse bridge, from which the village is named. The bridge, built in 1717,[2] is the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands.[3] It was severely damaged in the "muckle spate" of 1829 which left it in the condition seen today. It is now unstable and is recommended only to be viewed from afar. Jumping off the bridge into the River Dulnain below had long been a popular pastime for younger locals and the more adventurous tourists. Landmark Forest Adventure Park is set in an ancient pine forest at the south end of the village.[4] It has a variety of attractions, including a wild water coaster, steam powered saw mill and the UK's first nature trail, Treetop Trail.[3] There has been a Boys' Brigade campsite in the village for many years.
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Location: Carr Bridge, Scotland
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