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DULNAIN RIVER & OLD BRIDGE
At the start of the 1700’s there was no suitable crossing point along the River Dulnain when it was in spate. Brigadier-General Alexander Grant of Grant, clan Chief, commissioned a mason to build a bridge. The stone bridge was built between May and November 1771. Its parapets and side walls were badly damaged in the 18th Century and again in August 1829. The present appearance of the bridge is due to this flood damage.
There is also a riverside walk in addition to the woodland walks. This is also sign posted and marked on the woodland walks map (available at Craigellachie House). The river and its banks and surrounding trees and hedges are also home to a variety of wildlife; heron and dippers can often be seen. The river is also home to the annual Carrbridge Duck Race which takes place in August. This sees a large crowd gather near the old bridge to encourage the little yellow plastic ducks to cross the finishing line safely. These little ducks risks their lives each year for the benefit of local charities.
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LANDMARK FOREST THEME PARK
Situated amongst the village woods Landmark is a nature based theme park for fun, discovery and adventure. Attractions include water coaster rides, rollercoaster, maze, steam powered sawmill and forestry area, fire tower, cone kiln, “Ant City” play area, wildlife feeding area, red squirrel trail, tree top trail, kiddie cars and radio controlled trucks, “The Pinnacle” climbing wall, “Sky Dive” parachute jump, and “RopeworX” highwire ropes course.
Landmark also has a snack bar, gift shop and restaurant. The gift shop and restaurant can be entered separately and free of charge from the reception area; admission charges apply to the rest of the theme park.
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