Bridge of Orchy

Bridge of Orchy (Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid Urchaidh) is a village in the Glen Orchy in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is name after the crossing over the River Orchy, which was constructed by British Army during the pacification of the Highland Clans following the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Military roads were built between the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands of northern Scotland to facilitate the speedy movement of Crown forces.

Bridge of Orchy Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid Urchaidh
Bridge of Orchy seen from Beinn Dòrain
Bridge of Orchy Location within Argyll and Bute
Population	152 [1]
OS grid reference	NN297396
• Edinburgh	72 mi (116 km)
• London	394 mi (634 km)
Community council	Loch Awe [2]
Council area	Argyll and Bute
Lieutenancy area	Argyll and Bute
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BRIDGE OF ORCHY
Postcode district	PA36
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
UK Parliament	Argyll and Bute
Scottish Parliament	Argyll and Bute

The village, which is dated to 1751, is on the A82 road. The nearby Bridge of Orchy opened on the West Highland Line in 1894.

The 96 mi (154 km) West Highland Way long-distance trail runs through the village. Nearby prominent peaks include the munros Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dòthaidh. The River Orchy is one of the finest white-water rivers in the United Kingdom.[3]

External links

• Media related to Bridge of Orchy at Wikimedia Commons

References

1. Census, 2011
2. https://loch-awe.com/community-council/
3. Boney, Nigel (1 February 2015). "Whitewater Rafting on the River Orchy". River Sports Magazine.