St Andrews Golf Old Course Clubhouse Swilken Burn

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 …

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Apr 8, 2025
The Swilcan Bridge is an iconic staple in St Andrews, Scotland. It is a classic thing to take a photo while on the bridge. It also offers a great background.Full review by Pinkwrld123
Nov 21, 2024
Visited the bridge on a day trip to St Andrews. Not a huge golf fan but decided to walk along the course and visit this iconic bridge . This and the 18th fairway has featured in so many gold champion…Full review by ashley s
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
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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 …
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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 …
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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 practice day.
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Answer by Paul B · Jan 15, 2022
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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
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Hi, Can you tell me how your arranged your tour? We've contacted the Golf Course but haven't heard back/ Just …
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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, We tried the ballot each day when we were in St. Andrews and had a 3 day pass for golf which covered all St Andrews courses except the Old. Russell
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Is there a dress code to walk on the St. Andrews course? Thanks!
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Hello, No, there is no strict dress policy at the Links.
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