Garry Bridge

Garry Bridge is an early 18th century single arched military bridge that features a level carriageway and parapets. It spans the River Garry and is situated just south of the A9 road. The bridge is constructed from rubble with exposed stone voussoirs and has later cement rendering. It is supported by rubble masonry abutments on bedrock on both sides of the river and continues to function as a road bridge.

Historically, Scotland saw the construction of approximately 1700 kilometers of military roads between the early 1720s and the late 1750s, with around 400 kilometers built by General Wade and 1300 kilometers by Major Caulfeild. The initial work began in 1725 under Wade's command, which included repairs to fortifications like Edinburgh Castle and Fort William, as well as the establishment of new forts at Inverness (Fort George) and Killihuimen (Fort Augustus). The road network was improved to connect garrisons at Fort William, Fort Augustus, and Fort George, with a focus on expanding the route between Dunkeld and Inverness, known as 'The Great North Road.' Additional branches were created under Caulfeild’s oversight from 1741, linking various locations including Crieff to Stirling and Stirling to Fort William.

Garry Bridge is specifically associated with the road from Crieff to Dalnacardoch and was built between 1728 and 1733. It remains in good condition, primarily covered in cement rendering.