Highlands stone bridge becomes symbol of Scottish land reform battle

Scheduled monument built in 1720s lies on estate bought up by investment company Abrdn for 7.5m in 2021

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A small stone bridge which arches across a crystal-clear stream in the Cairngorms has become the symbol of a fresh land reform battle over private financiers buying up Highland estates.

Dragonflies dart under its delicate single-span arch, while meadowsweet, bog myrtle, Scottish bluebells, mountain pansy and dainty yellow trefoil add splashes of vibrant colour to the dense carpet of heather along its banks.