The Brig o' Doon, also Old Bridge of Doon or Tam o' Shanter's Brig, is a former road bridge in the Scottish town of Alloway in the Council Area of South Ayrshire. The building, which is only used by pedestrians today, was included in the Scottish monument lists in 1971 in the highest monument category A.

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chrisp80

September 12, 2023

Cycling

Cobble stoned bridge from the Burns poem Tam o'Shanter.

Monal

May 21, 2024

Hiking

Great bridge, but it is a bit difficult to take good photos

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1. Burns Cottage to Rozelle Park loop

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2. Millennium Bridge – Burns Cottage loop from Alloway

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3. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum – Ayr Beach loop from Ayr Station

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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

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Brig o’ Doon

1. Burns Cottage to Rozelle Park loop

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