Name: Brig o' Balgownie
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Location: Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. River Don loop from Persley via Seaton Park

9.81km

02:35

90m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Aberdeen Beach – University of Aberdeen loop from Powis

11.5km

02:59

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Seaton Park and River Don – Brig o' Balgownie loop from Tillydrone

5.15km

01:22

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Grace Mulligan

May 25, 2023

The wonderful Brig o Balgownie is a beautiful 13th-century stone bridge spanning over the River Don in Old Aberdeen. Whilst it's not been officially proven, historians believe this bridge could be the oldest in Scotland!

The bridge played an important part in history as it was the main bridge connecting Aberdeen to the North. Today, it is one of many bridges that connects Aberdeen with the north, however holds a special place as it carries a fascinating history and makes a fantastic photograph.

Andrew

September 1, 2023

A beautiful bridge, easy to find on the riverside paths or just a short walk from Seaton park. It is interesting to find it is one of the oldest in Scotland, and if you look closely you can see the difference in building techniques between the older parts and restored ones.

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Brig o' Balgownie

1. River Don loop from Persley via Seaton Park

2. Aberdeen Beach – University of Aberdeen loop from Powis

3. Seaton Park and River Don – Brig o' Balgownie loop from Tillydrone

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