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All the United Kingdom Scotland Carrbridge Old Packhorse Bridge

Old Packhorse Bridge

Designed to allow funerals to proceed over the River Dulnain.

Carrbridge, Scotland

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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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Carrbridge, Scotland, PH23 3AL
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