Kenmore Bridge

Kenmore Bridge takes you across the River Tay at the foot of Loch Tay in the pretty Kenmore village in Perthshire. The Kenmore Bridge dates back to 1774 and has multiple arches that rise to create a curve. The bridge was designed by John Baxter.

Kenmore Bridge crosses the Tay by the A827 between Killin and Aberfeldy. This is a very scenic drive which hugs along the northern shoreline of beautiful Loch Tay. Little has been done to change the bridge of the years. The road over the bridge is single track. The pretty village of Kenmore dates back to the 16th century and is a favourite stopover for travellers exploring beautiful Perthshire and Loch Tay.

Kenmore Bridge takes you across the River Tay in Perthshire

Kenmore maybe a small village but it has another famous landmark. Commissioned in 1572 by Colin Campbell the privately owned hotel is actually reputed to be Scotland’s oldest hotel. This is deep within Rob Roy and Campbell country.

Being located south of the Grampian Mountains, there are many places to visit and things to do. Visit Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Aberfeldy. If you you like the great outdoors, take a hike up Ben Lawers and Beinn Ghlas. For spectacular scenery and views, one of the regions favourites is the “Queens View” looking over Loch Tummel. Cameras at the ready!!

Don’t forget to visit The Crannogs of Loch Tay, artificially created islands thought to have originated before 2000 BC. Kenmore Bridge is a “Category A Listed building.

Picturesque Kenmore is a conservation village enjoys a beautiful location at the foot of Drummond Hill where the River Tay passing under an 18th century bridge to start its journey from Loch Tay to the sea.

Visit the Falls of Achan. From the village its Circular Walk of around one mile will take you to the falls. Be aware that there are some steep parts to encounter. Also worth a visit, Croft Moraig or Mary’s Croft, is a stone circle comprised of 8 standing stones in an oval setting

Drummond Hill offers fantastic views of the village and bridge but this trek is more experienced walkers as there is some ascending and descending to take on. As you can see from the photo above, worth it if you can get there.