Bridge of Orchy (Drochaid Urchaidh in Gaelic) is a village in Argyll and Bute in Scotland. It sits at the head of Glen Orchy. Although often described as a hamlet, Bridge of Orchy actually meets the definition of a village because it features a church. Access to the village is made possible because of the village's position on the A82 dual carriageway, and also having a nearby railway station. The bridge was constructed by Government forces as a part of a course of pacification of the Highland Clans which involved the construction of military roads from the Lowlands into the considerably wilder upland sections of Scotland. It crosses the River Orchy, one of the fastest white water rivers in the United Kingdom. Dating back to 1751, the village features a notable tourist hotel. Orchy is in addition situated on the West Highland Way long-distance path, which is a long distance footpath in Scotland, which has the official status of Long Distance Route. It is 154 km (96 mi) in length, and runs from Milngavie north of Glasgow to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, with a hill walking section within the route. The path comes under the stewardship by the West Highland Way Management Group (WHWMG) consisting of West Dunbartonshire Council, Stirling Council, Argyll & Bute Council, Highland Council and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority. Approximately 80,000 people make use of the path each year, of which over 15,000 walk the entire route. Close by famous peaks are the Munros Beinn Dorain and Beinn an D'thaidh. The village itself is within the central highlands. For all your home improvement work, ensure that you employ trusted professionals in Bridge of Orchy to ensure that you get the top quality service.
