Blueyett Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Blueyett Pool

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn. — Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 Credit: Graham Ovens

Blueyett Pool is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, this natural gem offers a serene and tranquil environment for both locals and visitors to enjoy.

With a surface area of approximately 10 acres, Blueyett Pool is a relatively small body of water, but its charm lies in its idyllic surroundings. Surrounded by reeds, grasses, and a variety of native plants, the pool serves as a vital habitat for numerous species of flora and fauna. The marshy vegetation provides a nesting ground for waterfowl, such as ducks and swans, while the surrounding woodlands are home to a diverse range of bird species, including herons and kingfishers.

The pool itself is fed by natural springs and rainwater, ensuring a constant flow of freshwater throughout the year. The water is crystal clear, allowing visitors to observe the aquatic life beneath the surface, such as fish and amphibians.

Blueyett Pool offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish countryside. The peaceful ambiance and stunning vistas make it an ideal spot for relaxation, picnics, and photography.

Access to Blueyett Pool is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading to the water's edge. Nearby parking facilities and picnic areas make it an accessible destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether one seeks solitude or wishes to explore the diverse ecosystem, Blueyett Pool promises a memorable experience in the heart of Peeblesshire.

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Blueyett Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.609376/-3.3145479 or Grid Reference NT1735. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022

This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.

Graham Ovens

Dawyck Botanic Garden

Near the entrance and cafe, heading out into the garden.

Richard Webb

Azalea Terrace, Dawyck

The Dawyck gardens specialise in rhododendrons from cool climates, some returned from expeditions to the eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.

Richard Webb

Woodland, Dawyck Botanic Garden

Mostly birch here but still with some of the specimen conifers.

Richard Webb

Ride, Dawyck Botanic Gardens

Richard Webb

Rhododendron, Dawyck Botanic Gardens

One of the many rhododendrons in the collection here, many gathered in expeditions to eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.

Richard Webb

Bridge, Dynamo Pond

On the Scrape Burn near the deer fence at the top of the botanic gardens.

Richard Webb

Sculpture, Dawyck Botanic Garden

Richard Webb

Making silage bales, Stobo

A tractor with a baler collecting up grass for silage in a field next to the River Tweed.

Jim Barton

Silage making, Stobo

Two tractors at work, one raking the grass into rows and the other producing round bales.

Jim Barton

Silage making, Stobo (2)

A tractor and baler in a field next to the Tweed. Stobo Kirk is in the background.

Jim Barton

Recycled plastic bridge, Easter Dawyck

The Easter Dawyck bridge over the Tweed was completed in 2011, replacing a previous bridge that dated from 1920. This new bridge was constructed by an American company from 50 tonnes of recycled plastic derived from plastic bottles and scrap car bumpers. At 27m overall in three spans it is thought to be the world's longest bridge made from recycled composite material. See NT1837 : Tweed Bridge, Stobo for a general view. Source: 'Bridging the Tweed' by Jim Lyon (author publication 2019).

Jim Barton

On the track to Stobo

An estate track following the course of the Weston Burn towards Home Farm.

Jim Barton

Tree planting on Harrow Hill

Broadleaved trees have been planted around the edge of the clear-felled section shown in NT1637 : Clear-felled ground, Harrow Hill.

Jim Barton

Silage bales at Stobo

Silage baling in the field shown in NT1837 : Making silage bales, Stobo has now been completed. When we passed this spot about an hour later, the bales were being machine-wrapped in black plastic to finish the process.

Jim Barton