Dulnain Bridge
Drochaid Thulnain
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Set among a sea of woodland, Dulnain Bridge sits along the last reaches of the River Dulnain before it flows into the River Spey. Its centuries-old bridge, the village’s namesake, historically separated the counties of Morayshire and Inverness-shire.
With a population of less than 200, this Speyside village is small, but it has several amenities. These include a town hall, village shop, garage, play park, a post office and multiple accommodation options. The crofting community of Skye of Curr to the south plays an active role in village life, too, and provides allotment opportunities for locals who don’t have their own garden or growing space.
Dulnain Bridge has five community paths that wind through the surrounding woodlands, taking in local historical and natural points of interest. These include Muckrach Castle, a restored sixth-century castle; the Roches Moutonnées, glacial rock features that occur throughout the Cairngorms National Park; and places for spotting some of Scotland’s most elusive wildlife, such as stoats, roe deer and red squirrels. There are signs of early life in the region, too, in the form of Pictish carved stones and the two Stone Age coffins found in a burial cairn in Curr Wood.
Being close to mountains and rivers, Dulnain Bridge also provides excellent opportunities for numerous other outdoor activities – from fishing to snowsports. Its quiet location offers a feeling of remoteness while maintaining good transport links, no matter your preferred mode of travel.
Set among a sea of woodland, Dulnain Bridge sits along the last reaches of the River Dulnain before it flows into the River Spey. Its centuries-old bridge, the village’s namesake, historically separated the counties of Morayshire and Inverness-shire.
With a population of less than 200, this Speyside village is small, but it has several amenities. These include a town hall, village shop, garage, play park, a post office and multiple accommodation options. The crofting community of Skye of Curr to the south plays an active role in village life, too, and provides allotment opportunities for locals who don’t have their own garden or growing space.
Dulnain Bridge has five community paths that wind through the surrounding woodlands, taking in local historical and natural points of interest. These include Muckrach Castle, a restored sixth-century castle; the Roches Moutonnées, glacial rock features that occur throughout the Cairngorms National Park; and places for spotting some of Scotland’s most elusive wildlife, such as stoats, roe deer and red squirrels. There are signs of early life in the region, too, in the form of Pictish carved stones and the two Stone Age coffins found in a burial cairn in Curr Wood.
Being close to mountains and rivers, Dulnain Bridge also provides excellent opportunities for numerous other outdoor activities – from fishing to snowsports. Its quiet location offers a feeling of remoteness while maintaining good transport links, no matter your preferred mode of travel.
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting parts of the National Park from Wednesday 13 August until Tuesday 19 August. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue.
- 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.
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There are only 532 capercaillie left in the UK. Over 85% of those birds live in a handful of forests in the Cairngorms National Park.
The species is protected under UK law, which makes it a criminal offence to disturb them whilst they are breeding. Breeding season lasts from 1 April to 31 August. Capercaillie need all our help to survive so please #LekItBe and don't go looking for capercaillie.
Latest update: Some male birds are displaying in prominent places near to other breeding capercaillie to attract the attention of females. Visitors are advised to take particular care as birds may also attack you as their testosterone levels are high. There have already been incidents of people being injured by the birds so please follow the signs in place for your own safety too.
In particular, members of the public are being advised not to use the following paths into Abernethy Forest from Glenmore and Nethy Bridge during early mornings (before 8.30am) over the next few weeks to avoid disturbing breeding capercaillie:
- Ryvoan Bothy to Forest Lodge path
- Vehicle access track to Forest Lodge
- Dell Road to Forest Lodge track
- Forest Lodge to Rynettin path
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