Dalmally
Dalmally is a village in Argyll and also Bute, Scotland. It is near the A85 road and also is offered by Dalmally train station. Former Labour Party leader John Smith was born in Dalmally in 1938. The town is the location of the Craig Lodge Community Family House of Prayer, a Roman Catholic retreat residence. The charity Scottish International Relief, additionally called Mary's Meals, is based in Dalmally. Glenorchy Camanachd, a shinty group, play their house video games in the town at Mart Park. Dalmally Bridge over the River Orchy was developed by Ludovic Picard, an engineer that worked for Lord Breadalbane. In 1780-- 81 he constructed different habitations at the western end of the Breadalbane Estates: Dalmally Bridge, the Bridge of Awe, which was swept away in 1992, Dalmally Inn, a restored church, as well as numerous various other houses in the area. Dalmally Bridge was developed to make activities of cattle as well as soldiers much easier: it was on the armed forces roadway in between Tyndrum and also Oban. Since 1780, Dalmally Bridge has been strengthened and also repaired. It stands up to the force of the river in wave, and is a preferred spot from which to try to find trout and also salmon.