Jock Scot pointed me in the direction of these photos that he posted in another thread (whilst I was off-line a few months back). I hope he doesn't mind if I post them here (& a mention of these over at my thread on the McDonell of Keppoch tartan: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/m...x.html?t=34888).
Thanks again Jock, I greatly appreciate your effort in taking these! 
Originally Posted by
Jock Scot
OK here goes! High bridge was built for the cost of 1000 guinnees(1 guinnee = £1--05) by General Wade in the early 1700's as part of a military communications system to move troops, quickly,around the highlands in times of trouble. Sadly, one span collapsed in about 1913 and a steel walkway was put across and in about 1960 the other span collapsed and it is as you see it now. In its time it was reputed to be the highest bridge in Europe abot 100 ft above the water.
The cairn at High Bridge:
The steel tempory bridge put in place in 1913.The river Spean below:
The plaque on the cairn:
General Wades road leading to the bridge from the "rebel" side:
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