Brig o' Doon — Attraction in Great Britain

Brig O' Doon is one of my favorite places on earth. I didn't realize how entwined this bridge and river are in my own genealogy. My 4 and 5X great grandfathers were born on a farm next to Loch Doon where the River Doon starts. Then it wends its way through to Ayr and the sea. The gorgeous old bridge has beautiful lights at night and gorgeous views by daylight. The bridge has an old legend from the Tam O'Shanter poem and if you look at the cobblestones, you'll see where the designs change to ward off the 16th Century witches who didn't like to cross water. The park around the river and the bridge are gorgeous little spaces for a lovely small event, picnic, and photo shoots. Be sure to stop in the Brig O' Doon House for a meal. The...

Fabled place of Robert Burns Tam O' Shanter tales of witches and horses tails. In reality, a place of extreme beauty over the River Doon in Alloway facing the Burns Memorial gardens. Normally there is an excellent cafe which is part of Brig O' Doon House Hotel. Unfortunately it is currently closed for...

Laddies and lassies, this picturesque stone bridge is a key part of the Robert Burns pilgrimage. It was one of his ancient haunts and is referenced in the work of Scotland's most prolific and profound poet! It is amongst the top ten vistas that it has ever been my privilege...