Bridge of Balgie

{{Short description|Hamlet in Glen Lyon, Perth and Kinross, Scotland}}

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Bridge of Balgie is a hamletOSGR NN577468List of places in Perth and Kinross in Glen Lyon (Perth & Kinross, Scotland) and lies at the junction between the east–west single track road along the foot of the glen from Fortingall to Loch Lyon and the unclassified mountain road running over the western shoulder of Ben Lawers to the A827 near Milton Morenish on the shores of Loch Tay. Although it only comprises a few dwellings, it is the principal settlement in the central section of Glen Lyon and contains a combined post office and tea roomLonely Planet website https://www.lonelyplanet.com/scotland/glen-lyon/restaurants/bridge-of-balgie-tearoom/a/poi-eat/1283332/1318975 which is popular with walkersWalk Highlands website https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/bridge-of-balgie.shtml and other visitors.

Opposite the hamlet, on the south shore of the river Lyon, is the Meggernie Outdoor CentreMeggernie website https://www.scoutadventures.org.uk/centre/meggernie which is run by the Scout Association. Half a mile to the east, along the road towards Fortingall, is the small settlement of InnerwickOSGR NN589475 which contains the Glen Lyon war memorial and is the end point for a well used hiking trail to Loch Rannoch.

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Category:Hamlets in Scotland

Category:Villages in Perth and Kinross

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