Irvine The Auld Brig

The Rivergate shopping centre opened in October 1975, part of Irvine's redevelopment as Scotland fifth new town. The old bridge over the Irvine was demolished to make way for the shopping centre spanning the river. It's thought that there was a wooden bridge. The first stone bridge dates from 1499 Rebuilt in 1750, and widened in 1826. The 'Auld Brig' closed in June 1973