Having to visit a friend in Crieff yesterday, I decided to take the scenic route. That's from here to Dunkeld, cross the A9 onto the Sma Glen and Crieff road. The whole journey takes around 40 minutes and the scenery through the Sma Glen is absolutely stunning at any time of year.
But I'm going to tell you about a hidden gem tucked away on this route. Once you are over the A9 and into the Crieff road, you pass through a couple of hamlets and around 4 to 5 miles from Dunkeld, there is a small sign of the left hand side saying 'Rumbling Bridge 1/4 mile'. Turn down here to the right and park in the car park on the right hand side.
Walk down the wee hill to the bridge (you'll hear the noise of the water) and you will see the fall of the River Braan down the gorge. Look to the right hand side of the bridge first then the left where it is dark, still and deep.
In any weather this is just a lovely reminder of the wonders of nature and definitely worth a visit. Rumbling Bridge can also be accessed from the Hermitage Walk starting at Dunkeld. There are even picnic places (although just a few) for those who wish to sit and watch the rolling waters.
There is another Rumbling Bridge in this part of Scotland near Kinross and it seems to get all the publicity. This one is far more interesting - but then I would say that, wouldn't I !
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