Bridge Of Orchy
Bridge of Orchy (Drochaid Urchaidh in Gaelic) is a village nestled in Argyll and Bute in Scotland. It can be found at the head of Glen Orchy. Although sometimes described as a hamlet, Bridge of Orchy actually meets the definition of a village as it has a church. Access to the village is made possible because of the village's location on the A82 dual carriageway, as well as being served by a railway station. The bridge in the town was built by Government forces as a part of a system of pacification of the Highland Clans which included the building of military roads from the Lowlands in to the much wilder upland sections of Scotland. It crosses the River Orchy, one of the fastest white water rivers in the UK. 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 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 an element of hill walking in the route. The path comes under the stewardship by the West Highland Way Management Group (WHWMG) comprising 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 every year, of whom over 15,000 walk the entire route. Neighbouring popular peaks include the Munros Beinn Dorain and Beinn an D'thaidh. The village itself is inside the central highlands. For all of your house upgrades, be certain that you employ reliable experts in Bridge of Orchy to make sure that you get the very best quality service.