Carrbridge
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Named for its River Dulnain crossing, Carrbridge grew into a village following the 1898 opening of the Aviemore to Inverness railway line. Its iconic 18th-century stone bridge remains at the village centre to this day.
Bordered by woodlands that provide walking and cycling opportunities for all, the village almost disappears when viewed from above. This aerial view is available to anyone who climbs the 105 steps to the top of the forest tower at Landmark Adventure Park, Carrbridge’s biggest attraction since the 1970s.
Carrbridge caters to visitors and locals alike with shops, a wide range of accommodation options, a primary school, a playpark, and a selection of places to eat and drink. Sports enthusiasts enjoy the playing field, bowling club and bike jumps.
This is a village with a strong community spirit. Among other initiatives, local volunteers run two long-standing annual events. Carve Carrbridge celebrates Scotland’s top chainsaw carving talent, while the Golden Spurtle contest pits global porridge makers against each other in the world championships. Volunteers also run Carrbridge’s village hall, a hub of year-round activity.
With quick access to the A9 and its own train station, Carrbridge is popular with commuters who work in Inverness (24 miles north) or further afield. Heading south, Aviemore is 6.5 miles by road, or ten miles by bike or foot on National Cycle Route 7.
Named for its River Dulnain crossing, Carrbridge grew into a village following the 1898 opening of the Aviemore to Inverness railway line. Its iconic 18th-century stone bridge remains at the village centre to this day.
Bordered by woodlands that provide walking and cycling opportunities for all, the village almost disappears when viewed from above. This aerial view is available to anyone who climbs the 105 steps to the top of the forest tower at Landmark Adventure Park, Carrbridge’s biggest attraction since the 1970s.
Carrbridge caters to visitors and locals alike with shops, a wide range of accommodation options, a primary school, a playpark, and a selection of places to eat and drink. Sports enthusiasts enjoy the playing field, bowling club and bike jumps.
This is a village with a strong community spirit. Among other initiatives, local volunteers run two long-standing annual events. Carve Carrbridge celebrates Scotland’s top chainsaw carving talent, while the Golden Spurtle contest pits global porridge makers against each other in the world championships. Volunteers also run Carrbridge’s village hall, a hub of year-round activity.
With quick access to the A9 and its own train station, Carrbridge is popular with commuters who work in Inverness (24 miles north) or further afield. Heading south, Aviemore is 6.5 miles by road, or ten miles by bike or foot on National Cycle Route 7.
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Carrbridge
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Elevation
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Find out more about Carrbridge
Visit www.carrbridge.com, community-run website about all things Carrbridge.
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
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Very high fire risk - 15 to 20 July
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a very high wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Wednesday 15 until Monday 20 July. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.
