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A stone arched bridge crosses a river gorge lined with autumn trees in Moray.
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Dulsie Bridge

A high stone bridge of 1755 leaping a rocky gorge of the River Findhorn, on the old military road south of Nairn.

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South of Nairn, where the old military road crosses the River Findhorn, a single high arch of granite leaps a narrow rocky gorge.

Visited and photographed by Simon Hird

Dulsie Bridge was built in 1755, most likely by Major William Caulfeild, the man in charge of the Highland roads, to carry the road south from Fort George.

It is a bold piece of work. The arch spans forty-six feet, and the parapet stands fifty-six feet above the river, with the east bank of the gorge rising higher than the west. Below, the Findhorn runs dark and fast between moss-covered rocks, one of the loveliest stretches of this wild river.

There is a small parking area beside the bridge, with benches and picnic tables, and a path runs round the top of the gorge for views down to the water. The scramble down to the rocks is steep and not for small children, but the view from above is superb, especially in late summer when the heather is out.

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Where
On the old military road south of Nairn, IV12 5UR.
Built
1755.
Height
56 feet above the river.

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A stone arched bridge spans a rocky river gorge, lit by low sun through bare trees.
Did you know

Built for the army.

The bridge carried the military road south from Fort George, and was most likely built by Major William Caulfeild, Inspector of Roads.

A stone arched bridge spans a dark river gorge between moss-covered rock walls in Moray.
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Fifty-six feet up.

The parapet stands 56 feet above the normal level of the river, over a single span of 46 feet.

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Where it is

On the old military road south of Nairn, by Dulsie farm; a small parking area with benches sits beside the bridge.

Close byThe Findhorn.
  1. Child in helmet and life jacket rides a rubber tube over rapidsACE Adventures & HideawaysRafting on the Findhorn downstream.8 miles 11 min by road
  2. Lochindorb CastleLochindorb CastleA ruined island castle of the 1200s in a lonely loch on Dava Moor, once held by the Comyns, Edward the First and the Wolf of Badenoch.8 miles 10 min by road
  3. River winding through autumn woodland with orange and gold foliageRandolph's LeapThe Findhorn's famous gorge further down.9 miles 14 min by road
  4. Logie SteadingLogie Steading10 miles 17 min by road
  5. SPÈ Atelier, MorayshireSPÈ AtelierA candle maker's studio shop at Logie Steading, selling soy candles, diffusers and mists inspired by the Speyside landscape and its whisky.10 miles 17 min by road
  6. Brodie CastleBrodie CastleThe rose-coloured castle near Forres.13 miles 25 min by road
Directions
AttractionsNairn Dunbar Golf Club9.8 miles
The Nairn Bookshop on the corner of the High Street and Gordon Street, a cream and maroon front with arched windows and wooden double doors.ShoppingNairn Books9.9 miles
Timber-clad lodge with balcony overlooking a loch, framed by bare branchesCarrbridgeStrathspey LodgeSleeps 8 · 11 miles
Brown signpost reading "Sluie Walk" surrounded by ferns and woodlandAttractionsSluie Walk11 miles
Grassy dunes border a wide sandy beach with walkers near the shorelineAttractionsNairn12 miles
A curved cabin clad in overlapping wooden shingles stands on gravel among wildflowers, arched windows and a door along one side.NairnBoath CabinSleeps 4 · 13 miles
Culbin Edge, Inverness-shireBrodieCulbin EdgeSleeps 4 · 14 miles
East Dell in spring sunshine, a low stone cottage with a red door and a mossy roof beside its garden and an old oak.Nethy BridgeEast DellSleeps 5 · 15 miles
A wooden gate in a picket fence opens onto Little Dell's green garden, with cow parsley and a wooden bench beyond.Nethy BridgeLittle DellSleeps 2 · 15 miles

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Places to stay near the bridge, and when each is next free.

A curved cabin clad in overlapping wooden shingles stands on gravel among wildflowers, arched windows and a door along one side.Boath Cabin
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Nairn
  • 9 miles from Dulsie Bridge
Free 26–28 OctTimber-clad lodge with balcony overlooking a loch, framed by bare branchesStrathspey Lodge
  • Sleeps 8
  • In Carrbridge
  • 11 miles from Dulsie Bridge
Check datesCulbin Edge, Inverness-shireCulbin Edge
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Brodie
  • 11 miles from Dulsie Bridge
Free 9–11 NovEast Dell in spring sunshine, a low stone cottage with a red door and a mossy roof beside its garden and an old oak.East Dell
  • Sleeps 5
  • In Nethy Bridge
  • 15 miles from Dulsie Bridge
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