Ladies' Haugh

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Morayshire

Scotland

Ladies' Haugh

Forestry entrance, Knockmore Credit: Steven Brown

Ladies' Haugh is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Morayshire, a historic county in northeastern Scotland. Spanning over a vast area, it is often referred to as a lake, pool, pond, or marsh due to its diverse ecosystem and varying water levels throughout the year.

Situated amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, Ladies' Haugh is a haven for biodiversity. The marsh is known for its abundant aquatic vegetation, which provides a perfect habitat for a wide array of plant and animal species. The water is crystal clear and teems with life, including various species of fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.

The marshland is surrounded by dense vegetation, composed of reeds, rushes, and tall grasses. These plants not only provide a scenic backdrop but also serve as nesting sites and food sources for numerous bird species. It is common to spot waterfowl such as ducks, geese, and swans gliding gracefully across the calm waters, while herons and other wading birds can be seen searching for prey along the marsh edges.

Ladies' Haugh is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, offering an excellent opportunity to observe and appreciate the region's rich biodiversity. The tranquil ambiance and picturesque views make it an ideal place for leisurely walks, picnics, and photography.

Overall, Ladies' Haugh in Morayshire is a captivating freshwater marsh, where the beauty of nature and the diversity of life come together, providing a serene and enriching experience for all who visit.

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Ladies' Haugh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.504693/-3.180831 or Grid Reference NJ2946. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forestry entrance, Knockmore

Steven Brown

Wester Gauldwell House

An 18th century house with a relatively recent extension making it look lop-sided.

Anne Burgess

Harvesting at Wester Gauldwell

A combine harvester cutting the barley south of Parkneuk.

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

Field Gates

It looks as if one of the gates has met with a mishap, and neither gate has been much used recently.

Anne Burgess

B9102/A941 junction

The B road climbs hard away from the Spey, soon passing the Macallan distillery.

Richard Webb

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.

Adam Ward

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.

Anne Burgess

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 Link

and note that despite what the maps say its correct name is Craigellachie Bridge.

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

The 'new' Spey bridge at Craigellachie

Built to replace Telford's cast iron bridge, it is itself now 50 years old.

Alan Murray-Rust

Plaques on Telford's Bridge, Craigellachie

Moved from the arch when the bridge was restored in 1964.

Alan Murray-Rust

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.

Alan Murray-Rust

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

Alan Murray-Rust

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.

Alan Murray-Rust

View from the Old Bridge, Craigellachie

Looking south west with Ben Rinnes NJ2535 in the distance. There is a benchmark Link at the base of the tower.

Alan Murray-Rust

The Old Bridge, Craigellachie

Panoramic view from the north east.

Alan Murray-Rust

Car park for the Old Bridge, Craigellachie

The old road from the old bridge in the foreground, with the embankment onto the modern bridge behind. There are car parks for visitors to the old bridge on either side of the modern road.

Alan Murray-Rust

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Ladies' Haugh is located at Grid Ref: NJ2946 (Lat: 57.504693, Lng: -3.180831)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East