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Grace Mulligan
May 25, 2023
Hiking
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.
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.
Brian
January 22, 2017
Mountain biking
The Brig o' Balgownie (originally Bridge of Don) is a 13th-century bridge spanning the River Don in Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Construction of the bridge was begun in the late …
Construction of the bridge was begun in the late …
Andrew
September 1, 2023
Hiking
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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