 | Spean Bridge Hotels:Spean Bridge, located in Highland, is situated in Scotland. The name of the village is taken from the bridge that crosses over the River Spean. The town is also situated near Telford's Bridge and can be easily accessed via surrounding areas. Visitors will find there are plenty of sights to enjoy in the immediate area. There are also numerous dining and entertainment options located in Spean Bridge as well as in the local vicinity. Visitors will also find there are ample accommodation options to choose from in the Spean Bridge area. Book Spean Bridge hotels, Spean Bridge Bed and Breakfasts or other Spean Bridge accommodation below. |
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Phone: +44 (0)1397 712622 |
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Phone: +44 (0)1397 712250 |
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Phone: +44 (0)1397 712324 |
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Phone: +44 (0)1397 712452 |
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The Scottish settlement that is known as Spean Bridge is located within the Highlands of Scotland. The village of Spean Bridge gets its name from the bridge that goes over the River Spean on the military road that runs between Fort Augustus and Fort William. The village of Spean Bridge is located within the Great Glen and it has very good transportation links northwards to Inverness and southwards to Fort William. There is a railway station within Spean Bridge and this railway line provides links to London. Between 1942 and 1945 the Army Rangers for the United States were trained at the Achnacarry Commandos base that is located within the local area of Spean Bridge.
The village of Spean Bridge is a growing community that is located about nine miles north of the town of Fort William along the A82. Spean Bridge is probably best known for being the place where the troops arrived by train during World War Two.
About two miles from the village of Spean Bridge is the commemorative monument and this monument overlooks the mountain range of Ben Nevis that includes the Grey Corries and the Mamores.
There is a museum within Spean Bridge that reflects the life of the commandos and the museum offers people an insight into what army life was like in the past. The village of Spean Bridge is well known for its commemorative services that are held annually on Armistice Day in September.
There is a vast amount of local shops and there is a visitor information centre that offers excellent service to local and tourists alike. The area has a good choice of places to eat and there is also a good choice of accommodation, which ranges from warm cosy guesthouses to self-catering cottages and chalets.