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Swilcan Bridge — Attraction in Scotland

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Swilcan Bridge
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The Swilcan Bridge, or Swilken Bridge, or Swilcanth as it was known, is a 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 become an important image in the sport of golf.
Nearby attractions
Old Course
W Sands Rd, St Andrews KY16 9XL, United Kingdom
Old Course Shop, St Andrews Links
8 The Links, St Andrews KY16 9JB, United Kingdom
The R&A World Golf Museum
First Floor, Bruce Embankment, St Andrews KY16 9AB, United Kingdom
St Andrews Aquarium
The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AS, United Kingdom
St Andrews Museum
Kinburn Park, Doubledykes Rd, St Andrews KY16 9DP, United Kingdom
St Andrews Harbour Trust
Chestney House, 149 Market St, St Andrews KY16 9PF, United Kingdom
Blackfriars Chapel
South St, St Andrews KY16 9EH, United Kingdom
University of St Andrews
St Andrews KY16 9AJ, United Kingdom
St Salvator's Chapel
North St, St Andrews KY16 9AL, United Kingdom
Wardlaw Museum
7 The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AR, United Kingdom
Nearby restaurants
The Bridge - Mediterranean Restaurant, St. Andrews
Pilmour Links, Rusacks, 16 Pilmour Links, St Andrews KY16 9JQ, United Kingdom
18
Pilmour Links, Rusacks, 16 Pilmour Links, St Andrews KY16 9JQ, United Kingdom
One Under Bar
Rusacks, Pilmour Links, St Andrews KY16 9JQ, United Kingdom
St Andrews Links Clubhouse & Tom Morris Bar & Grill
W Sands Rd, St Andrews KY16 9XL, United Kingdom
Haar Restaurant & Rooms
1 Golf Pl, St Andrews KY16 9JA, United Kingdom
The Seafood Ristorante
Bruce Embankment, St Andrews KY16 9AB, United Kingdom
The Niblick Restaurant & Bar
First Floor, R&A World Golf Museum, Bruce Embankment, St Andrews KY16 9AB, United Kingdom
Swilcan Loft
Old Course Hotel, Old Station Rd, St Andrews KY16 9SP, United Kingdom
Road Hole Restaurant
Old Course Hotel, Old Station Rd, St Andrews KY16 9SP, United Kingdom
Saints Sizzle - Classic Hamburgers & French Fries
The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AS, United Kingdom
Nearby hotels
Rusacks St Andrews
Pilmour Links, 16 Pilmour Links, St Andrews KY16 9JQ, United Kingdom
The Dunvegan Hotel
7 Pilmour place, St Andrews KY16 9HZ, United Kingdom
Fairways of St Andrews
8 Golf Pl, St Andrews KY16 9JA, United Kingdom
Five Pilmour Place
5 Pilmour Place, St Andrews KY16 9HZ, United Kingdom
McIntosh Hall - University of St Andrews
Abbotsford Cres, St Andrews KY16 9HT, United Kingdom
Agnes Blackadder & Powell Hall - University of St Andrews
N Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9XW, United Kingdom
Kinnettles Hotel
127 North St, St Andrews KY16 9AG, United Kingdom
Annandale Guest House
23 Murray Park, St Andrews KY16 9AW, United Kingdom
Doune House (Hare Nest Accommodation)
5 Murray Pl, St Andrews KY16 9AP, United Kingdom
No.1 Apartments - St Andrews
Inchcape House, St Andrews KY16 9UY, United Kingdom
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Swilcan Bridge

17 The Links, St Andrews KY16 9JE, United Kingdom
4.7(100)
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The Swilcan Bridge, or Swilken Bridge, or Swilcanth as it was known, is a 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 become an important image in the sport of golf.

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attractions: Old Course, Old Course Shop, St Andrews Links, The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews Aquarium, St Andrews Museum, St Andrews Harbour Trust, Blackfriars Chapel, University of St Andrews, St Salvator's Chapel, Wardlaw Museum, restaurants: The Bridge - Mediterranean Restaurant, St. Andrews, 18, One Under Bar, St Andrews Links Clubhouse & Tom Morris Bar & Grill, Haar Restaurant & Rooms, The Seafood Ristorante, The Niblick Restaurant & Bar, Swilcan Loft, Road Hole Restaurant, Saints Sizzle - Classic Hamburgers & French Fries
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Nearby attractions of Swilcan Bridge

Old Course

Old Course Shop, St Andrews Links

The R&A World Golf Museum

St Andrews Aquarium

St Andrews Museum

St Andrews Harbour Trust

Blackfriars Chapel

University of St Andrews

St Salvator's Chapel

Wardlaw Museum

Old Course

Old Course

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Open 24 hours
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Old Course Shop, St Andrews Links

Old Course Shop, St Andrews Links

4.5

(174)

Open 24 hours
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The R&A World Golf Museum

The R&A World Golf Museum

4.3

(420)

Open until 6:00 PM
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St Andrews Aquarium

St Andrews Aquarium

4.3

(875)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Build a unique watch with a watch manufacturer
Build a unique watch with a watch manufacturer
Wed, Dec 10 • 3:00 PM
Fife, KY16 9NW, United Kingdom
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Explore St Andrews with a Wee Walk and Cocktail
Explore St Andrews with a Wee Walk and Cocktail
Wed, Dec 10 • 5:00 PM
Fife, KY16 9AS, United Kingdom
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Join a guided E bike tour of St Andrews & Beyond
Join a guided E bike tour of St Andrews & Beyond
Thu, Dec 11 • 10:30 AM
Fife, KY16 9AA, United Kingdom
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Nearby restaurants of Swilcan Bridge

The Bridge - Mediterranean Restaurant, St. Andrews

18

One Under Bar

St Andrews Links Clubhouse & Tom Morris Bar & Grill

Haar Restaurant & Rooms

The Seafood Ristorante

The Niblick Restaurant & Bar

Swilcan Loft

Road Hole Restaurant

Saints Sizzle - Classic Hamburgers & French Fries

The Bridge - Mediterranean Restaurant, St. Andrews

The Bridge - Mediterranean Restaurant, St. Andrews

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(251)

Open until 9:30 PM
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18

18

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(129)

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One Under Bar

One Under Bar

4.2

(79)

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St Andrews Links Clubhouse & Tom Morris Bar & Grill

St Andrews Links Clubhouse & Tom Morris Bar & Grill

4.5

(324)

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Andrew ThomasAndrew Thomas
A small but globally famous stone bridge situated on the world's oldest golf course. The bridge is only 30 feet long and its original purpose is debated, but whatever the reason for its construction, it continues to provide a crossing over the Swilcan Burn, and is much loved by golfers from around the world. The grand buildings surrounding the course and the distant hills on the horizon provide great backdrops to this photogenic landmark. Whether or not you're a fan of golf, the bridge is worth a look as an icon of St Andrews, which is accessible to the public when the game isn't being played.
Karen E.Karen E.
I'm not a golfer or even remotely keen on golf, but our guest was. The course is lovely, right next to the beach and within stroke-distance (see what I did there? 😉) of the Golf Museum, Aquarium, Monument, Marker Street, beach, tidal pools, etc. The bridge is easily accessed, but be sure to WAIT for the players to complete their time on that hole, and cross the bridge BEFORE taking your snaps. And please ... don't be an InstaTwat and hog all the time posing. Even as a non-enthusiast, I was happy to have seen it.
David StejkowskiDavid Stejkowski
How could anyone not give this bridge five stars? One of the most famous places in golf, you can go right up to it. On Sundays you can even walk the course since it’s closed. Very few other places have such magnificent public access to one of the great golf courses of the world. It’s a pilgrimage, even for people like me who don’t play much anymore.
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A small but globally famous stone bridge situated on the world's oldest golf course. The bridge is only 30 feet long and its original purpose is debated, but whatever the reason for its construction, it continues to provide a crossing over the Swilcan Burn, and is much loved by golfers from around the world. The grand buildings surrounding the course and the distant hills on the horizon provide great backdrops to this photogenic landmark. Whether or not you're a fan of golf, the bridge is worth a look as an icon of St Andrews, which is accessible to the public when the game isn't being played.
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I'm not a golfer or even remotely keen on golf, but our guest was. The course is lovely, right next to the beach and within stroke-distance (see what I did there? 😉) of the Golf Museum, Aquarium, Monument, Marker Street, beach, tidal pools, etc. The bridge is easily accessed, but be sure to WAIT for the players to complete their time on that hole, and cross the bridge BEFORE taking your snaps. And please ... don't be an InstaTwat and hog all the time posing. Even as a non-enthusiast, I was happy to have seen it.
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How could anyone not give this bridge five stars? One of the most famous places in golf, you can go right up to it. On Sundays you can even walk the course since it’s closed. Very few other places have such magnificent public access to one of the great golf courses of the world. It’s a pilgrimage, even for people like me who don’t play much anymore.
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A small but globally famous stone bridge situated on the world's oldest golf course. The bridge is only 30 feet long and its original purpose is debated, but whatever the reason for its construction, it continues to provide a crossing over the Swilcan Burn, and is much loved by golfers from around the world. The grand buildings surrounding the course and the distant hills on the horizon provide great backdrops to this photogenic landmark. Whether or not you're a fan of golf, the bridge is worth a look as an icon of St Andrews, which is accessible to the public when the game isn't...

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2y

I'm not a golfer or even remotely keen on golf, but our guest was. The course is lovely, right next to the beach and within stroke-distance (see what I did there? 😉) of the Golf Museum, Aquarium, Monument, Marker Street, beach, tidal pools, etc. The bridge is easily accessed, but be sure to WAIT for the players to complete their time on that hole, and cross the bridge BEFORE taking your snaps. And please ... don't be an InstaTwat and hog all the time posing.

Even as a non-enthusiast, I was happy to...

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13w

How could anyone not give this bridge five stars? One of the most famous places in golf, you can go right up to it. On Sundays you can even walk the course since it’s closed. Very few other places have such magnificent public access to one of the great golf courses of the world. It’s a pilgrimage, even for people like me who don’t play...

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