Stirling Bridge in Stirling is one of those places which we have driven past hundreds of times and said to each other – next time we’ll stop and have a good look at it. But it was only when we had Peggy of Peggy Ann’s Post visiting us that we actually got around to doing it.
Stirling Bridge is really ancient. There was a famous Battle of Stirling Bridge, fought on 11th September 1297, but that was at an even older bridge which doesn’t exist now. The bridge in the photos is thought to have been built around 1500.
I’m keen on bridges, old and new and this is a particularly lovely one in a beautiful location. The river is the Forth.
You can see more images of the bridge here.
These are lovely photos.
Isn’t it interesting how well-known many Scottish bridges are – this one, the Tay and Forth bridges and the Brig o’ Dee come immediately to mind.
Valerie,
It is interesting, although I suspect that the Tay Bridge is famous because McGonagall wrote that awful but brilliant poem about the original one falling down!
What a gorgeous bridge and a beautiful river!
Joan,
It is lovely there and the surrounding hills are beautiful too, that’s why we almost moved close to Stirling.
Love multiple arched bridges and this one is a beauty for not just the shape but also the material, the history and the natural setting.
Christy,
I’m a fan of bridges and we’re lucky to have a lot nearby, but I think this one is one of the best.