Hidden away in the countryside near Culloden Battlefield, a little road leads you from the Culloden side of the River Nairn to the fertile lands and uplands of East Strathnairn.
Crossing is done via a bridge which still carries road traffic, albeit with a weight restriction in place.
At first glance, and indeed unless you get out of your car at all, you will think nothing of the bridge, which once had a mill alongside. Stop nearby however and walk back to the bridge and you realise that the camouflage of trees helps to hide an historical gem, and some beautiful sights.
At this point the River Nairn is docile and shallow, but it is the colour of cola. The sun striking it makes it look like burnished gold and the canopy of green leaves reflecting upon the slow-moving water makes it look so fresh.
It is apparent that it probably takes its best shots in Winter when the trees are devoid of foliage, but the leaves add a certain aura of splendour.
On the West-side face, where very few folk will thus have seen it, there is a coat of arms and a panel engraved:
THIS BRIDGE WAS BUILT BY DAVID DAVIDSON ESQ OF CANTRAY IN THE YEAR 1774Albeit the weight restriction, and the strengthening bars across the North arch, this bridge looks like it will be around for a long time yet, continuing its long service to the community.
This photo was taken on August 15, 2010.
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11 comments:
Very deep refelective pool, I like the dar colour. Was the river named after Lady Nairn's family? Enjoy your weekend.☺
You are a poet!
A place of beauty! Its history makes it more interesting.
So beautiful. It would be interesting to see it in the Winter.
Would you mind if I used your photo with a link to you? I loved this part of the world when I was there visiting from Australia. I found a very old sepia postcard featuring the Culloden battlefields before we left Australia, so husband and I made sure to visit when in Scotland. Your lovely photo and added history are delightful.
Pam - If you click on the photograph it will take you to it on Dave Conner's Flickr site. From there you may "share it" as you wish.
Note I do not take photographs myself. The work I use is mainly from Flickr or Geograph and I always include links to the originals and acknowledge the copyright of the photographers.
This is a lovely shot. I would like to visit this area some day. And should I have that pleasure, I will remember to stop and look twice! ~karen
Magical deep greens and a beautiful reflection! What a delightful spot!
Great views.
What a peaceful reflection... Great idea, to find a way of being under the bridge : this reflection is stunning !
Perfect.
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