Bridge Of Orchy
Bridge of Orchy (Drochaid Urchaidh in Gaelic) is a village within Argyll and Bute in Scotland. It sits at the head of Glen Orchy. While frequently referred to as a hamlet, Bridge of Orchy meets the definition of a village as it features a church. Access to the village is made possible by the village's location on the A82 dual carriageway, and also having a nearby railway station. The eponymous bridge in the town was constructed by Government forces as a part of a programme of pacification of the Highland Clans which included the building of military roads from the Lowlands into the much wilder upland sections of Scotland. It crosses the River Orchy, one of the finest white water rivers in the United Kingdom. Dating back to 1751, the village boasts a notable tourist hotel. Orchy is additionally situated on the West Highland Way long distance path, which is a linear long distance footpath in Scotland, which has the official status of Long Distance Route. It is 154 kilometres (96 miles) long, and runs from Milngavie north of Glasgow to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, with a section of hill walking in the route. The path is managed by the West Highland Way Management Group (WHWMG) which includes West Dunbartonshire Council, Stirling Council, Argyll & Bute Council, Highland Council and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority. Roughly 80,000 people walk the path annually, of which over 15,000 walk the whole route. Neighbouring prominent peaks include the Munros Beinn Dorain and Beinn an D'thaidh. The village itself is in the central highlands. For all of your property upgrades, make sure that you employ reputable specialists in Bridge of Orchy to make sure you get a great quality service.
