Nethy Bridge

The village of Nethy Bridge, Strathspey in the Highlands of Scotland has grown and developed through forestry, which thrived here in the past; at the height of productivity, Nethy Bridge and the surrounding area had several sawmills. The key industry now is tourism and the stunning landscape is the attraction. The River Nethy after which the village gets its name, can be crossed here over the arched bridge that dates from 1810. Nethy Bridge used to be called Abernethy but when the railway came in the 1860’s it was changed because there was another Abernethy village on the Great North of Scotland Railway line. ‘Abernethy’ is still used for the Abernethy Highland Games, Abernethy Forest and the Abernethy Primary School though.

Nethy Bridge has been attracting visitors since Victorian times and the reason remains the same today; Nethy Bridge offers a quiet and secluded location at the edge of the abundant Abernethy Forest and is surrounded by the natural beauty of Strathspey. There is a good choice of accommodation as well as amenities in Nethy Bridge and a wealth of choice when it comes to enjoying your visit. In the distance, the majestic, often snow-capped Cairngorm Mountains and huge expanse of Abernethy Forest attract walkers, climbers, outdoor enthusiasts, anglers and bird watchers. The forests here are well populated with diverse wildlife including the rarely seen Wild Cat, Red Squirrels, Crested Tits, Crossbills, Capercaillie and Pine Martens as well as fascinating flora and fauna, with rare flowers like the Twinflower and Creeping Ladies Tresses.