500 inhabitants. Situated in the heart of Strathspey, it is centred
around the high 18th century bridge over the River Dulnain less
than a mile from the Dulnain's confluence with the mighty Spey
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Near the A95 Aviemore
to Keith road, and in the Cairngorms National park, the village
is comprised of two communities, Dulnain Bridge itself is
centred to the north of the bridge with a post office /
shop and garage. This part of the village lies in Morayshire. The surrounding forests of mature Caledonian Pines contain many rare and interesting species. The bird list is headed by the endangered Capercaillie which are regularly seen. There are Scottish Crossbills, the small but beautiful Crested Tit, Buzzards, Eagles, and of course Ospreys. The Red Squirrel is very much at home here! Curr Wood, on the south and east of the village has the country's largest population of Twinflower, known by the botanical name of linnea borealis. They share the forest floor with a tiny orchid called Creeping Ladies Tresses. |
| The high arched bridge over the River Dulnain | |
The
north end of Dulnain Bridge has a good display of a type of glaciated
rock called Pictures on this site are © eric.hart@btinternet.com. Please ask permission to use them |
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