44-600: Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge , also known as Coffin Bridge , is a bridge in the village of Carrbridge in the Highlands of Scotland. The bridge was built in 1717 to allow funeral processions to reach Duthil Church by crossing the River Dulnain . The parapets were washed away in the 19th century. In 1971 the bridge became a Category B listed building . It has become a popular tourist attraction. The packhorse bridge
88-630: A BB Company, but met at different times to train in scouting, who wore khaki or blue uniforms, neck scarves and the distinctive four dented broad brimmed fur felt hats. Boys of the Bournemouth & Poole Battalion of The Boys' Brigade participated in Baden-Powell's experimental camp on Brownsea Island in 1907. Baden-Powell did not originally intend to start a separate organisation. Many Boys' Brigade Scouts later made dual registration with The Boy Scouts Association . The 1st Bournemouth Scouts
132-512: A Company, Battalion, or Church event; and had good attendance for the session. The Discover programme includes the President's Badge, the requirements for which remain similar to those laid out in the 'Get the Credit' scheme. Including a 'Building Your Skills' Course See images and logos at boys-brigade.org.uk. The award scheme for Seniors (16- to 18-year-olds), is called Challenge Plus, and
176-479: A hall. In later years they took to canvas camping on a site at Portavadie in the Kyles of Bute . The First Glasgow continued to attend summer camp at the same location until the summer of 1974 when Portavadie was selected as the location of a proposed yard for the construction of oil production platforms. However the new camp is located only 100 yards away at Stilliag farm. This camp site is now used by many companies of
220-516: A pony trekking centre and a bowling green. The local pine forests are home to crossbills , crested tits , red squirrels and deer. Nearby areas provide summer habitats for common snipe , greenshanks , Eurasian oystercatchers , northern lapwings and others. On the nature trail in Landmark Forest Adventure Park, there is a special feeding area that attracts pine wood birds and the red squirrel —endangered in most of
264-579: A variety of activities in the areas of Body, Mind, Spirit, Community, and Creativity. The Anchors award structure was revamped in 2020 and now have the following badges available: Anchors Membership Award, Core Awards of Yellow Award, Green Award, Blue Award and the Red Award. The Juniors award scheme was revised in 2004 and members of the section can now gain the Junior Target Award, followed by Bronze, Silver and Gold awards, by completing
308-465: A variety of activities in the areas of Body, Mind, Spirit, Community, and Creativity. The Juniors award structure was revamped again in 2020 and now have the following badges available, Juniors Membership Award, Core awards of Bronze, Silver and Gold, and Project Awards of Get Active, Get Adventurous, Get Creative, Get Into The Bible, Get Involved and Get Learning. The Leading Boy/Girl Badges have also been replaced by Team Leader. This structure also sees
352-489: A variety of attractions, including a wild water coaster, steam powered saw mill and the UK's first nature trail, Treetop Trail. There has been a Boys' Brigade campsite in the village for many years. Duthil Old Parish Church and Churchyard , located nearby, includes many graves and memorials of Clan Grant . The village plays host to two popular annual competitions: The Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship and
396-578: A way for tradesmen and locals to cross the river. It is the Scottish Highlands ' oldest known stone bridge. It was listed as a scheduled monument on 29 December 1958 and subsequently de-scheduled on 5 April 2016. The bridge became a Category B listed building on 5 October 1971. The bridge at the village of Carrbridge is a popular tourist attraction and is located in the Cairngorms mountain area of Scotland. It has also been described as
440-738: Is a village in Badenoch and Strathspey in the Scottish Highlands . It lies off the A9 on the A938 , west of Skye of Curr and southeast of Tomatin , near Bogroy . It has the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands and the nearby ancient pine forest contains the Landmark Forest Adventure Park . Carrbridge is about 10 km (6 mi) north of Aviemore and forms a gateway to the Cairngorms National Park . It
484-545: Is derived from the Old Norse word for boggy area . Carrbridge's most famous landmark is the old Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge , from which the village is named. The bridge, built in 1717, is the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands. It was severely damaged in the " muckle spate " of 1829 which left it in the condition seen today. In 1847 someone wrote to the Inverness Courier giving it as an example of one of
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#1732772031440528-694: Is slightly different from that of the normal boy or NCO, they will still wear a blue shirt. If caps are worn, the BB Anchor is used with no coloured surround. Their rank is denoted with an armband on the right forearm with four inverted chevrons (similar to the rank badge historically worn by senior grades of sergeant in the British Army). Each section within the Boys' Brigade has awards that can be gained by fulfilling achievements. The Anchors can gain three badges: Green, Red and Blue triangles by completing
572-520: The Jewish Lads' Brigade (1895), inspiring a whole brigade movement. The object of the Boys Brigade is "the advancement of Christ's kingdom among Boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness." Except for the addition of the word "obedience" in 1893, the contents of the object has remained unchanged from
616-511: The Strathspey & Badenoch Welfare FA League and in local cup competitions. They won the League in 1986 and 2008, but were unable to field a team in 2009 and 2010. Their home ground is in the centre of the village (next to the main car park) and their home colours are black & white vertical stripes. Golfers are catered for with a challenging nine-hole golf course. The village also has
660-472: The "all but deserted [bridges of which] the most useful and picturesque ought to be preserved". It is now unstable and is recommended only to be viewed from afar. Jumping off the bridge into the River Dulnain below had long been a popular pastime for younger locals and the more adventurous tourists. Landmark Forest Adventure Park is set in an ancient pine forest at the south end of the village. It has
704-730: The BB every summer for their camping trip. The initial reservations towards camping did not last. A tradition developed, where the boys who were marching home on the last day of camp would be greeted by cheers from residents and were each presented with a bouquet of flowers. Camps soon became one of the most anticipated events in the year and early publications of the Boys' Brigade Gazette contained many accounts of camping experiences. Sir William Smith's plans and notes for his first camps have been preserved, and have been used by many other campers. Age groups are typically based on school years, so boys in
748-777: The British Empire and the United States, with 10,000 officers and 100,000 boys. Companies of The Boys' Brigade used manuals on scout training in their programmes. In May 1903, Robert Baden-Powell became a vice-president. Baden-Powell promoted the idea of scouting and outdoor pursuits in the Boys' Brigade and other boys' organisations and schools. The Boys' Brigade formally began its boy scout scheme in 1906. Scout badges (Silver second class & Gold first class) were awarded in The Boys' Brigade and there were specialised Boys' Brigade Scout sections, which operated as part of
792-588: The Carve Carrbridge Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition. Both contests offer keen but friendly competition, drawing entrants and spectators from all over the world. Throughout the year, many events are held by Carrbridge Community Arts, a dynamic and innovative local community group, which include Music, Art, Theatre, Celebrations and Festivals. In 2009 the village took on the BBC claiming that
836-702: The Church Lads' Brigade (1891), London Diocesan Lads' Brigade and Church Girls' Brigade (all Church of England and later amalgamated into the Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade ), the pacifist Boys' Life Brigade (formed 1899 by the National Sunday School Union with strongest support amongst non-conformist churches), the Girls' Brigade, the Girls' Life Brigade, Bolton Boys' Brigade, Catholic Boys' Brigade (1894), Baptist Boys' Brigade and
880-689: The Corporation constantly got the weather wrong which was putting off tourists. Local businesses claimed that BBC weather reports on television and on their website constantly reported rain despite there being no rain whatsoever. Locals stated that the BBC generalised the weather to "rain in Scotland". Carrbridge became a minor celebrity with the story appearing on national news networks and the quiz show Have I Got News for You . The village has its own association football team, Carrbridge FC which plays in
924-532: The Founder's Badge, although these countries are members of the Commonwealth. President's badge is the second highest award in the senior section, it is also a requirement for members before undertaking the highest award which is Founder's badge. The title of Founder's Man and President's Man are held for life, recognizing all rounds of excellence in their service. The Badge itself may be worn while serving as
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#1732772031440968-694: The Scottish businessman Sir William Alexander Smith to combine drill and fun activities with Christian values. Following its inception in Glasgow in 1883 the BB quickly spread across the United Kingdom , becoming a worldwide organisation by the early 1890s. As of 2018, the Boys' Brigade claimed 750,000 members in 60 countries. The BB inspired the formation of other similar brigade organisations serving particular denominations, regions, genders, ideals, other religions or even individual churches, such as
1012-640: The beginning. However, some countries, particularly those which permit girls on their membership roll, have re-worded the object for gender neutrality. For example, in Malaysia, the word "manliness" has been changed to "character". When designing the Brigade's motto and crest, William Smith referred directly to Hebrews 6:19 in the King James Version of the Bible, "Which hope we have as an anchor of
1056-683: The boys would have gained all five badges with both red and blue flashes. This enabled the boys to attend a Leadership Training Course and potentially attain the President's Badge. This is a necessary prerequisite for the Brigade's highest award – the King's Badge. The current award scheme for 11- to 15-year-olds, called Discover, was launched in August 2007. The award scheme is built around three 'zones': Community; Recreation; and Skills. Badges may be gained at four Levels in each zone, 1 through 4. Having spent two hours working on topics relevant to each of
1100-520: The coffin bridge. All that exists today is a slender arch across the River Dulnain . The width of the bridge between the missing side rails is 2.14 m (7.0 ft). It is described in the Category B listing as a "High single span humpback rubble bridge; tooled rubble arch ring springing from natural rock abutment; neither surfacing nor parapet survive." Carrbridge Carrbridge ( Scots : Carrbrig , Scottish Gaelic : Drochaid Chàrr )
1144-467: The country due to competition from the introduced grey squirrel . Around the area, there are rarely seen golden eagles on the mountains and peregrine falcons are more common. Ospreys fly to their summer home in Loch Garten and red deer are commonly seen. Boys%27 Brigade The Boys' Brigade ( BB ) is an international interdenominational Christian youth organisation , conceived by
1188-587: The day that’s done, We trust Thee for the days to be. Thy love we learn in Christ Thy Son, O may we all His glory see. Amen. The Boys' Brigade was founded in Glasgow by Sir William Alexander Smith on 4 October 1883 to develop Christian manliness by the use of a semi-military discipline and order, gymnastics, summer camps and religious services and classes. By 1910, there were about 2200 companies connected with different churches throughout
1232-703: The introduction of a "Nights Away" badge and can be awarded at 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75 & 100 nights. This continues from the Junior Section through to the Company and Senior Sections. Under the old 'Get the Credit' Scheme, Company Section members could gain one Target badge first (reduced from the required two in an award reorganisation a few years ago, though Target Two could still be completed as an optional extra), then five other badges (Interests, Adventure, Leadership, Physical and Community) with red and blue flashes around them. After about three years,
1276-487: The juniors were called 'The Life Boys'. The name came from the fact that the junior reserve of The Boys' Life Brigade had been known as 'Lifeboys' (all one word). The Life Boys remained as the 'Junior Reserve of the BB until 1966 when the name was changed to 'The Junior Section'. Drawing from his military experience, William Smith (Knighted in 1909) introduced the concept of camping into the Brigade to allow boys and officers to remain in contact when other activities ceased for
1320-586: The merger between the Boys' Brigade and the Boys' Life Brigade in 1926, the red Greek cross was placed behind the anchor to form the current emblem. The cross originally formed part of emblem of the Boys' Life Brigade. The BB Vesper is a prayer sung after every BB meeting. Every BB Boy and Officer is expected to know how to sing it. Lyrics: Great God who knowest all our need Bless Thou our watch and guard our sleep. Forgive our sins of thoughts and deed, And in Thy peace Thy servants keep. We thank Thee for
1364-493: The military and weapons drill used in the BB. The merger prompted the abandonment of weapons and dummy drill rifles that had been used in the BB, due to the Life Brigade's objections to use of weapons or their representations. The BB anchor badge was altered to include a red cross of the Boys' Life Brigade. Prior to the amalgamation in 1926, the junior organisation of the BB was called 'The Boy Reserves' but after amalgamation
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1408-590: The next 12-month period. In subsequent 12-month periods, members will work to gain Levels 2, 3, and 4 of each badge. During a member's second year in Company Section they may gain the Discovery Badge, provided they have: gained a badge in all three zones within the last 12 months; completed an additional 6 hours work in any of the zones; taken part in a residential experience; played an active role in
1452-496: The officers and other adult helpers with organising activities and awards classes, particular in the Anchors and Juniors sections. NCOs wear chevrons on their upper right arm. Staff Sergeants act within the company as officers and do not stand in the ranks; however as Staff Sergeants are boys of the Brigade, they can still partake in company activities and competitions, and still earn awards and badges. The uniform of Staff Sergeants
1496-434: The original Boys' Brigade Scout units continue as 1st Parkstone Scout Group and 1st Hamworthy Scout Group, both formerly sub units of the 1st Poole Boys Brigade. In October 1926, The BB united with The Boys' Life Brigade. The Boys' Life Brigade had been formed in 1899, as a pacifist alternative to the BB, by the National Sunday School Union and was strongest amongst non-conformist churches. It substituted first aid drill for
1540-480: The rank of Lieutenant only when having completed additional formal training in youth leadership. To avoid unnecessary leader hierarchy, all qualified officers are Lieutenants. The post of Captain of a company is a brevet rank with those in the position reverting to Lieutenant when they cease to be in the position; similarly, other positions such as the company Adjutant (second to the captain) are considered appointments rather than substantive ranks. Boys bearing
1584-399: The rank of Staff-Sergeant are non-commissioned officers but act within the company as Officers. An older boy can gain promotion from Private to become a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). There are four NCO ranks available, each being awarded when a boy is of a certain minimum age and reaches a high enough standard of leadership: NCOs often play an important role in the Boys' Brigade, helping
1628-488: The same year group would be promoted to the next section together, regardless of the dates of individual boys' birthdays. In some companies, sections may merge or there may be minor variations to the normal age boundaries, to accommodate excessively large or small groups of boys or a lack of leaders. Boys might also move to their next section before the end of the year to allow a smoother transition. Officers company and over Leaders in training are Warrant Officers , attaining
1672-486: The soul, both sure and stedfast...". From this verse came the BB motto, "Sure and Stedfast", retaining the old spelling of the latter word. Today, some parts of the movement (only the UK and the Republic of Ireland ) have adopted the modern spelling of "steadfast", whilst all others continue to use the older spelling. The crest was originally a plain anchor, bearing the BB motto with a capital 'B' on either side. Upon
1716-444: The summer break. The notion was initially ill-received due to concerns for the boys' safety. A mother has been quoted saying, "Camp! My children have always had a roof over their heads, and as long as I live, always will!". They did have a roof over their heads because William Smith proceeded with the idea and 1st Glasgow Company held its inaugural one-week camp beginning on Friday, 16 July 1886, at Auchinlochan Hall, Tighnabruaich in
1760-490: The three zones (a total of six hours), the member is awarded the Compass Badge. The badge for a zone is gained when the required number of hours have been spent working on topics relevant to that zone (Community – seven hours; Recreation – 10 hours; Skills – 7 hours). A maximum of one badge per zone can be gained in a 12-month period (min 24 hours work). Any additional hours may not be carried over into
1804-630: Was an early centre for skiing in Scotland. In the 2001 census the village had a population of 708 people, with the majority employed in tourism . Until the construction of a bypass in the 1980s, the A9 ran straight through the village. Carrbridge is served by Carrbridge railway station on the Highland Main Line . Local debate still rages regarding the name Carrbridge itself, with some preferring to see it hyphenated to Carr-bridge . The word "Carr" has nothing to do with motorised transport but
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1848-415: Was constructed to allow funerals to proceed across the River Dulnain to Duthil Church . Brigadier-General Alexander Grant commissioned the bridge. Stonemason John Niccelsone constructed the bridge at Lynne of Dalrachney and the £100 cost was paid for out of stipends of Duthil Church. The bridge was completed in 1717 and floods in the 1829 Muckle Spate washed away the guard rails. The bridge also provided
1892-577: Was launched in time for the start for the 2008/09 Session, and includes the King's Badge. King's Badge is the highest award in the senior section in the UK and the Commonwealth ; it is equivalent to a Founder's Badge. In non-Commonwealth countries, the Founder's Badge is used in place of the King's Badge. However, the Boys' Brigade in Malaysia and the Boys' Brigade in Singapore have chosen to use
1936-629: Was run by the 1st Bournemouth Boys' Brigade as a 'BP' Scout group and never a 'BB Scout 'Section'. The Boys' Life Brigade, which merged with The Boys' Brigade in 1926, also operated its own boy scouts and was a member organization of the National Peace Scouts with the British Boy Scouts . The Boys' Brigade Scouts continued until 1927. Some former Boys' Brigade Scout units continued independently after 1927 or affiliated with The Boy Scouts' Association or British Boy Scouts. Two of
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