The Auld Brig's by porto

Ayr - United Kingdom The old bridge (15th century) over the River Doon at Alloway just outside Ayr. Made famous in the last verse of Robert Burns poem Tam O' Shanter which is probably why it is still standing today. Brig O' Doon was also possibly the inspiration for the 1954 movie Brigadoon.

Uploaded: Oct, 10 2010 | Taken: Oct, 08 2010| Viewed: 26 times  | 3 votes Camera: NIKON | Model: COOLPIX S220 | Exposure 10/2600s, ISO 80 | FLength: 6mm | SW: Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery 6.0.6001.18000

jacko1 - Oct, 10 2010 03:10am A nice shot Fred, I wonder how many modern bridges will still be standing in a few centuries time? not many, if any, I would guess!. porto - Oct, 10 2010 04:10am Thanks Tony. This bridge was described as ruinous in 1593 and it was to be demolished when the new bridge opened. jacko1 - Oct, 10 2010 06:10am Fred, I consider these structures to be at least, if not more, important than many of the edifices that have had millions thrown at them! porto - Oct, 10 2010 06:10am Tony, my thoughts exactly. :) pesu - Oct, 10 2010 12:10pm Very nice pic, Fred, I love seeing the sheep through the bridge! :) porto - Oct, 10 2010 12:10pm :) Thanks Petra, I wish I had stayed here a bit longer though as all the white cloud had cleared within an hour and the sky was a perfect blue. josef - Oct, 10 2010 09:10pm very interested pic. that's ....... porto - Oct, 10 2010 09:10pm Josef, Thank You for the feedback :)