Upper fall of the Garrawalt, Braemar

Category

Library Item

Item no

24469

Title

Upper fall of the Garrawalt, Braemar

Description

An iron footbridge can be seen crossing a rocky riverbed with the fast flowing water of the river beneath it. To either side trees of the forest can be seen on the banks of the river, surrounding the ends of the bridge.

Artist / maker

Valentine, James

Date

1865

Size

11.5 x 17.11.5 x 17.3 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Garrawalt Falls, also known as the Falls of Garbh Allt are located on Garbh Allt River in the Ballochbuie Forest, near Braemar, Aberdeenshire. This is part of the Balmoral Estate which also houses Balmoral Castle, residence of the Royal family.

A green iron footbridge allows access across the river. The bridge is an arched walkway, with ornate floral side rails. The manufacturer's name plate attached to the side indicates that the bridge was made by Blaikie Brothers from Aberdeen in1878

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Landscape > Water > Waterfalls

Places > Scotland > Aberdeenshire

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Transport > Infrastructure > Iron bridges

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