Old Packhorse Bridge
Carrbridge, Scotland
Designed to allow funerals to proceed over the River Dulnain.
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This is the oldest stone bridge in the Scottish Highlands. Over the years it has survived floods, which washed away the guard rails leaving a precarious drop on either side.
It’s also known as the coffin bridge, as it was originally built to allow funeral processions to cross the river.
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Free car park available 200 yards away
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May 23, 2023
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