Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge, Stone packhorse bridge in Carrbridge, Scotland.
Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge is a single-span stone arch crossing the River Dulnain, built with roughly finished rubble stone. The narrow, high arch allowed packhorses to pass while giving floodwater room to flow underneath without obstruction.
Brigadier-General Alexander Grant commissioned this crossing in 1717, having the stonemason John Niccelsone build it to serve travelers and traders. The bridge lost its protective railings during severe floods in 1829, leaving only the bare arch structure that still stands today.
Locals call it Coffin Bridge because it allowed funeral processions to reach Duthil Church when water levels rose too high for other routes. The name reflects how the crossing served an essential role in the community's spiritual practices.
You can walk around the bridge to see it from several angles, and there are viewing spots on both banks of the river. Parking is available right beside the B9153 road, making it easy to stop and explore.
Severe floods in 1829 swept away the original railings, leaving only the bare stone arch exposed above the water. This accident gave the bridge its distinctive stripped-down appearance that has been preserved ever since.
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