Swilcan Bridge, St Andrews

Name: Swilcan Bridge
Address: The Old Course, St Andrews, KY16 9JB, United Kingdom

#8 among attractions in St Andrews

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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. The bridge had previously been known as the Golfers’ Bridge, and had been known as this for hundreds of years previously. ()

Coordinates: 56°20'35"N, 2°48'25"W

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The Old CourseSt Andrews KY16 9JB United Kingdom

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Swilcan Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Course at St Andrews, St Andrews Links, St Andrews Castle, Botanic Garden.

0.8 miNW
Golf
Old Course at St Andrews
20 min walk • The Old Course at St Andrews is a revered icon in the world of golf, known as the "Home of Golf" and situated in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. This ancient golf course is renowned for its rich history, having been established in the early 15th century, and it is...
0.7 miNW
Golf
St Andrews Links, St Andrews
19 min walk • St Andrews Links in the town of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, is regarded as the "Home of Golf". It has one of the oldest courses in the world, where the game has been played since the 15th century.
0.6 miE
Ruined 13th-century castle with dungeon
St Andrews Castle, St Andrews
17 min walk • St Andrews Castle is a ruin located in the coastal Royal Burgh of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. The castle sits on a rocky promontory overlooking a small beach called Castle Sands and the adjoining North Sea.
0.5 miS
Garden, Park
Botanic Garden, St Andrews
14 min walk • The St Andrews Botanic Garden is an 18-acre botanical garden in the university town of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. It is located on the banks of the wooded Kinness Burn in the Canongate area, on the southern edge of the town.
~1950 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
New Picture House, St Andrews
10 min walk • The New Picture House is an independent cinema located in St Andrews, Scotland. It was first opened in 1930 and it contains three cinema screens. The largest cinema has a row of special seats with electronic black recliners, and also has a ground level and balcony seating area.
0.5 miSE
56°20'11"N • 2°48'7"W
St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre, St Andrews
13 min walk • Golf, Sport complex, Outdoor activities
0.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of the University of St Andrews, St Andrews
12 min walk • The Wardlaw Museum is associated with the University of St Andrews. The museum houses a selection of the university's historic, artistic and scientific collections, which comprise over 115,000 artefacts. They are displayed across four galleries which aim to tell the story of the university.
0.5 miSE
City hall
St Andrews Town Hall, St Andrews
14 min walk • St Andrews Town Hall is a municipal structure in South Street, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. The structure, which is the meeting place of the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council, is a Category B listed building.
~1290 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
St Andrews Museum, St Andrews
7 min walk • The St Andrews Museum is a museum focusing on the history of the town of St Andrews in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.
~960 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews
5 min walk • The R&A World Golf Museum is located opposite the clubhouse of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St Andrews, Scotland. The R&A owns and operates the museum.
~1920 ftE
Church
St James' Catholic Church, St Andrews
10 min walk • St James is a small Roman Catholic church at 17 The Scores in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. The church was designed by Reginald Fairlie and built in 1910, replacing a former 'tin' church, and is a Category B listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Swilcan Bridge open?

Swilcan Bridge is open:

Monday 7 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 7 pm
Thursday 7 am - 7 pm
Friday 7 am - 7 pm
Saturday 7 am - 7 pm
Sunday 7 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Swilcan Bridge?

Nearby attractions include John Burnet Hall, St Andrews (2 min walk), The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews (5 min walk), St Andrews Museum, St Andrews (7 min walk), Hope Park Church, St Andrews (9 min walk).

How to get to Swilcan Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swilcan Bridge:

Bus

St Andrews Bus Station (6 min walk)