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Dip o' Dandaleith

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Morayshire

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Dip o' Dandaleith

Wester Gauldwell House An 18th century house with a relatively recent extension making it look lop-sided.
Wester Gauldwell House Credit: Anne Burgess

Dip o' Dandaleith is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Morayshire, Scotland. Situated near the village of Dandaleith, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. Spanning across a vast area, Dip o' Dandaleith is characterized by its serene beauty and diverse ecosystem.

The marsh is primarily formed by a shallow lake that is fed by several small streams and springs. The calm waters of the lake provide a perfect habitat for various aquatic plants and animals, including water lilies, reeds, and fish species such as trout and perch. The surrounding marshland is covered with tall grasses, sedges, and rushes, creating an ideal environment for many bird species to nest and forage.

Dip o' Dandaleith is renowned for its rich birdlife, attracting birdwatchers from far and wide. The marsh serves as a home to a wide range of avian species, including ducks, geese, swans, and wading birds like herons and egrets. It is also a haven for migratory birds, as they seek refuge during their long journeys.

Visitors to Dip o' Dandaleith can enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings while observing the diverse wildlife. The marsh offers various walking trails and observation points, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. Bird hides are strategically located around the lake, providing excellent vantage points for observing the numerous species that frequent the area.

Overall, Dip o' Dandaleith is a remarkable freshwater marsh that offers a unique and immersive experience for nature lovers. Its stunning natural beauty, diverse ecosystem, and abundant birdlife make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to connect with the wonders of the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.500029/-3.1820153 or Grid Reference NJ2946. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wester Gauldwell House An 18th century house with a relatively recent extension making it look lop-sided.
Wester Gauldwell House
An 18th century house with a relatively recent extension making it look lop-sided.
Harvesting at Wester Gauldwell A combine harvester cutting the barley south of Parkneuk.
Harvesting at Wester Gauldwell
A combine harvester cutting the barley south of Parkneuk.
New Pond This is shown on some of the maps as a boggy area fed by Meg Proctor's Well to the north-east. The owners have dug it out to form two ponds with the intention of attracting wildlife.
New Pond
This is shown on some of the maps as a boggy area fed by Meg Proctor's Well to the north-east. The owners have dug it out to form two ponds with the intention of attracting wildlife.
Field Gates It looks as if one of the gates has met with a mishap, and neither gate has been much used recently.
Field Gates
It looks as if one of the gates has met with a mishap, and neither gate has been much used recently.
Lay-by off the A95 Part of the old road.
Lay-by off the A95
Part of the old road.
Wester Gauldwell Seen from a lay-by off the A95.
Wester Gauldwell
Seen from a lay-by off the A95.
B9102/A941 junction The B road climbs hard away from the Spey, soon passing the Macallan distillery.
B9102/A941 junction
The B road climbs hard away from the Spey, soon passing the Macallan distillery.
Macallan bonds
Macallan bonds
Harvested barley near Craigellachie Above the Macallan distillery looking towards Craigellachie Wood.
Harvested barley near Craigellachie
Above the Macallan distillery looking towards Craigellachie Wood.
Craigellachie Bridge The southern approach to Craigellachie Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1814. Autumn colours are showing on the steep ground beyond.
Craigellachie Bridge
The southern approach to Craigellachie Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1814. Autumn colours are showing on the steep ground beyond.
Sinuous Railing The iron railing alongside the road on the left bank downstream from Craigellachie Bridge is still intact and seems to be in good condition.
Sinuous Railing
The iron railing alongside the road on the left bank downstream from Craigellachie Bridge is still intact and seems to be in good condition.
Craigellachie Bridge Designed by Thomas Telford, cast at Plas Kynaston in Wales, and erected in 1814. The bridge is a Category A listed building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2357" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2357">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and note that despite what the maps say its correct name is Craigellachie Bridge.
Craigellachie Bridge
Designed by Thomas Telford, cast at Plas Kynaston in Wales, and erected in 1814. The bridge is a Category A listed building. See LinkExternal link and note that despite what the maps say its correct name is Craigellachie Bridge.
Hawk.... There is a large number of plants with dandelion-like flowers: Hawkweeds, Hawkbits and Hawksbeards. It requires greater expertise than mine to tell most of them apart.
Hawk....
There is a large number of plants with dandelion-like flowers: Hawkweeds, Hawkbits and Hawksbeards. It requires greater expertise than mine to tell most of them apart.
The 'new' Spey bridge at Craigellachie Built to replace Telford's cast iron bridge, it is itself now 50 years old.
The 'new' Spey bridge at Craigellachie
Built to replace Telford's cast iron bridge, it is itself now 50 years old.
Plaques on Telford's Bridge, Craigellachie Moved from the arch when the bridge was restored in 1964.
Plaques on Telford's Bridge, Craigellachie
Moved from the arch when the bridge was restored in 1964.
Almost nowhere to go The immediate more than 90 degree turn at the northern end of the bridge was no problem in the days of horse drawn vehicles, but very restrictive to modern vehicles.
Almost nowhere to go
The immediate more than 90 degree turn at the northern end of the bridge was no problem in the days of horse drawn vehicles, but very restrictive to modern vehicles.
Bench mark, Craigellachie Old Bridge This bench mark was used during the First Primary Levelling, Scotland (1844-60). It was included on the Fochabers to Bridge of Don line as "No. 22. Bolt in East face of round tower, at North End of Craig Ellachie Bridge ; 1.74 ft. above surface. (p300)" at 277.105 feet above Liverpool datum. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194598" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194598">Link</a> for location
Bench mark, Craigellachie Old Bridge
This bench mark was used during the First Primary Levelling, Scotland (1844-60). It was included on the Fochabers to Bridge of Don line as "No. 22. Bolt in East face of round tower, at North End of Craig Ellachie Bridge ; 1.74 ft. above surface. (p300)" at 277.105 feet above Liverpool datum. See Link for location
The old road, Craigellachie Old Bridge Difficult to imagine this as an important A road as late as 1972, particularly with the dangers from rocks falling from the cliff. At this point also the road turned immediately at more than 90 degrees onto the bridge - a difficult manoeuvre for a standard bus or lorry of the mid/late 20th century. Now simply a footpath and cycleway.
The old road, Craigellachie Old Bridge
Difficult to imagine this as an important A road as late as 1972, particularly with the dangers from rocks falling from the cliff. At this point also the road turned immediately at more than 90 degrees onto the bridge - a difficult manoeuvre for a standard bus or lorry of the mid/late 20th century. Now simply a footpath and cycleway.
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Dip o' Dandaleith is located at Grid Ref: NJ2946 (Lat: 57.500029, Lng: -3.1820153)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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