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Swilken Bridge, St Andrews

Swilken Bridge, St Andrews
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

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 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Big sky and an iconic bridge 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.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
I love that dinky bridge Joe! Your framing is superb and makes the most of the fence and that beautiful blue sky! Fabulous light and colours. Cheers, Rosa.
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
It's a lovely wee bridge, Rosa. Before the lockdown, I passed by here often, and it was common for the bridge to be festooned with visitors posing for photographs. Thanks for your very kind comment. Cheers, Joe
3 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Wonderful colors and pic. HANWE
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Annemarie club
Thanks for your very kind comment, Annemarie. I hope you have a nice weekend too. Cheers, Joe
3 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
What a splendid and extraordinary construction...
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.
 John FitzGerald
John FitzGerald club
Well spotted and captured. A striking view.
3 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to John FitzGerald club
Thanks for your very kind comment, John. Cheers, Joe
3 years ago.

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