Carrbridge
Carrbridge
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Location within the Badenoch and Strathspey area | |
Population | 708 |
OS grid reference | NH905225 |
• Edinburgh | 95 mi (153 km) |
• London | 425 mi (684 km) |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CARRBRIDGE |
Postcode district | PH23 |
Dialling code | 01479 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Carrbridge (
Geography
Carrbridge is about 10 km (6 mi) north of Aviemore and forms a gateway to the Cairngorms National Park. It was an early centre for skiing in Scotland.[4] In the 2001 census the village had a population of 708 people, with the majority employed in tourism.
Until the construction of a bypass in the 1980s, the A9 ran straight through the village. Carrbridge is served by Carrbridge railway station on the Highland Main Line.
Local debate still rages regarding the name Carrbridge itself, with some preferring to see it hyphenated to Carr-bridge. The word "Carr" has nothing to do with motorised transport but is derived from the Old Norse word for boggy area.
Attractions
Carrbridge's most famous landmark is the old
Landmark Forest Adventure Park is set in an ancient pine forest at the south end of the village.[8] It has a variety of attractions, including a wild water coaster, steam powered saw mill and the UK's first nature trail, Treetop Trail.[6]
There has been a Boys' Brigade campsite in the village for many years.
Duthil Old Parish Church and Churchyard, located nearby, includes many graves and memorials of Clan Grant.
Events
The village plays host to two popular annual competitions: The Golden
Throughout the year, many events are held by Carrbridge Community Arts, a dynamic and innovative local community group, which include Music, Art, Theatre, Celebrations and Festivals.[11]
In the news
In 2009 the village took on the BBC claiming that the Corporation constantly got the weather wrong which was putting off tourists. Local businesses claimed that BBC weather reports on television and on their website constantly reported rain despite there being no rain whatsoever. Locals stated that the BBC generalised the weather to "rain in Scotland". Carrbridge became a minor celebrity with the story appearing on national news networks and the quiz show Have I Got News for You.
Sport
The village has its own
Golfers are catered for with a challenging nine-hole golf course.[13] The village also has a pony trekking centre and a bowling green.[6]
Wildlife
The local pine forests are home to
Notable people
- Blackmill, a dubstep musician
- Rachel Sermanni, a folk musician
References
- ^ The Online Scots Dictionary
- ^ Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba ~ Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland
- ISBN 978-0-319-22992-7.
- ISBN 9781780880372.
- ^ "Overview of Carrbridge". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ a b c "About Carrbridge". Carrbridge Tourist Association & Carrbridge Community Council. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ISBN 978-1-78027-430-0.
- ^ "Landmark Forest Adventure Park". Landmark Forest Adventure Park. Archived from the original on 18 January 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ "Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship". Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ "Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition". Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ "Carrbridge Community Arts". Carrbridge Community Arts. Archived from the original on 19 July 2009. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ "Carr-bridge Football Club". Carrbridge Football Club. Archived from the original on 21 July 2009. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ "Carrbridge Golf Club". Carrbridge Golf Club. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
External links
- Media related to Carrbridge at Wikimedia Commons