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 …
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Sep 19, 2024
Wonderful visit to St. Andrews - we were very fortunate to meet the incoming Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - Mr. Ian Pattinson right at the Swilcan Bridge and he couldn’t … Full review by Weezie007
Aug 27, 2024
A real bucket list for us as a family. Had to wait in between players but was worth the wait, people were all kindly taking photos for each other, a must do Full review by bulldog19
Jun 8, 2024
The bridge is near the road. Just wait until the group of golfers have teed off at hole 18 and get on the bridge after the golfers have taken their photos, and before the next group tees off. Can be … Full review by yss97
Since the Sunday of the British Open is a golfing day, and it will be very busy during the week prior, how does one go about getting a picture if we are there on Tuesday/Wednesday of the practice days? Any advice appreciated.
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We just asked one of the security guards .The secret was to rush on after the golfers had played their tee shot and just walked over the bridge.Hopefully you will be ok as its a …
We just asked one of the security guards .The secret was to rush on after the golfers had played their tee shot and just walked over the bridge.Hopefully you will be ok as its a practice day.
Do you need to book the walk to go onto the swilken bridge. Are you allowed to just walk onto the course?
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As said before, St Andrews is a public course. You can walk out on it just about any time. You just need to respect golfers teeing off. Beautiful place
Hi, Can you tell me how your arranged your tour? We've contacted the Golf Course but haven't heard back/ Just curious if you had a different route or if you know how to contact Douglas. I'll surely appreciate any light you can shed on getting a tour. Best regards, Joyce
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Hi Joyce. If you're looking to book a Guided Walk of the Old Course, you can do so via our website (St Andrews Links) under the 'Relax' section. Best wishes, St Andrews Links
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