Swilcan Bridge, Stone arch bridge at Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland
The Swilcan Bridge spans the Swilcan Burn between the first and eighteenth fairways with its eight-foot-wide and thirty-foot-long stone structure.
Initially constructed over 700 years ago for shepherds moving livestock, the bridge evolved into an essential part of the Old Course at St Andrews.
Professional golfers traditionally pause on the bridge for photographs during tournaments, marking significant moments in their careers at this location.
The bridge received new stone paving in 2023 to address erosion issues caused by numerous visitors walking across the structure throughout the year.
The World Golf Hall of Fame in Florida features a life-size stone replica of the bridge with a photograph of the Royal and Ancient clubhouse.
Location: Fife
GPS coordinates: 56.34310,-2.80705
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:00
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