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St Andrews, Swilcan Bridge, Old Course

St Andrews, Swilcan Bridge, Old Course
The Swilcan Bridge, or Swilken Bridge, is a famous small stone bridge in St Andrews Links golf course, Scotland. The bridge spans the Swilcan Burn between the first and eighteenth fairways on the Old Course, and has itself become an important cultural icon in the sport of golf. The bridge itself is extremely small; at its farthest extent it measures about 30 feet long, eight feet wide and six feet tall, in the style of a simple Roman arch. Originally built at least 700 years ago to help shepherds get livestock across, it has the modern photographic advantage of great backdrops on three sides: the course’s grand Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and Hamilton Hall on one, often a packed grandstand of enthusiasts on another, and rolling hills facing toward the North Sea, on the last. Quoted from Wikipedia

Erhard Bernstein, Percy Schramm, Annemarie, Rosalyn Hilborne and 2 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Terrific capture of this iconic bridge and in superb weather Joe, thanks for the narrative.
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Roger. Cheers, Joe
3 years ago.
 Madeleine Defawes
Madeleine Defawes club
Superbe paysage animé bien capté !
Bonne journée. Amitiés
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Madeleine Defawes club
J'apprécie ton très gentil commentaire, Madeleine. Amitiés, Joe
3 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
A lovely scene with good strong colours and human interest Joe.
Cheers, Rosa.
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Rosa. Cheers, Joe
3 years ago.
 ୱ Kiezkickerde ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
ୱ Kiezkickerde ( ͡°… club
Die doch sehr rustikale Brücke wirkt, umgeben von akkurat geschnittenem Golf - Rasen, doch ein wenig wie ein Fremdkörper. ;-)
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to ୱ Kiezkickerde ( ͡°… club
Die Brücke ist mehr als siebenhundert Jahre alt. Es ist wesentlich älter als der Golfplatz. Vielen Dank für deinen sehr netten Kommentar. Mit freundlichen Grüßen aus Schottland, Joe
3 years ago.
ୱ Kiezkickerde ( ͡°… club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock club
Ah, das hatte ich überlesen, entschuldige bitte. :)
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to ୱ Kiezkickerde ( ͡°… club
Vielen Dank.
3 years ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
Very nice, I only don't understand why they had to make the golf course here.
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
There are so many golf courses in this area, Dany, it is a wonder there is a room for a town. LOL. All the best, Joe
3 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Extraordinary bridge. Thank you so much for the interesting informations !
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Percy. Cheers, Joe
3 years ago.

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