The bridge is thought to have been built in the early fifteenth century. According to John R. Hume, the bridge was built by James Kennedy, who died in 1465, but the first recorded mention was in 1512. The bridge was described as "ruinous" in 1593.

The bridge features on the 2007 series of £5 notes issued by the Bank of Scotland, alongside the statue to Robert Burns, that is located in Dumfries.

Brian

January 29, 2017

Mountain biking

The Brig o' Doon, sometimes called the Auld Brig or Old Bridge of Doon is a late medieval bridge in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is a Category A structure.

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1. Ayrshire Coastal and Country Loop

50.6km

03:16

490m

This moderate 31.4-mile mountain biking loop from Prestwick to Maybole Castle passes the historic Brig o' Doon, offering diverse scenery.

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2. View of Brig o' Doon – Millennium Bridge loop from Ayr Station

16.6km

00:55

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of the River Ayr – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Prestwick Town

31.7km

01:47

160m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Max wind speed: 44.0 km/h

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Location: Alloway, Doonfoot And St Leonards, South Ayrshire, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Greenan Castle

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Prestwick Beach

View of the Isle of Arran

Millennium Bridge

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Burns Cottage

View of the River Ayr

View of Greenan Castle

Robert Burns Birthplace Cottage

Greenan Castle

View of the Isle of Arran from Ayr Beach

View of Brig o' Doon

1. Ayrshire Coastal and Country Loop

2. View of Brig o' Doon – Millennium Bridge loop from Ayr Station

3. View of the River Ayr – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Prestwick Town

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