Quarry Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Morayshire

Scotland

Quarry Pool

Fochabers Roadworks, Spring 2011 A year into the job, and the new bypass is beginning to take shape. — Fochabers Roadworks, Spring 2011 Credit: Anne Burgess

Quarry Pool, located in Morayshire, Scotland, is a picturesque freshwater body that can be classified as a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh all in one. The pool is nestled within a former quarry that has been transformed into a serene natural habitat.

The pool covers an area of approximately 2 hectares and is surrounded by lush vegetation, creating a haven for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The water in Quarry Pool is clear and still, reflecting the surrounding trees and sky, adding to its scenic beauty.

The pool is fed by a combination of rainwater runoff and natural springs, ensuring a constant supply of fresh water. The water temperature remains cool throughout the year, making it a suitable habitat for a variety of aquatic life.

The pool is home to an array of plant species, including water lilies, reeds, and various types of submerged aquatic vegetation. These plants provide shelter, food, and breeding grounds for a wide range of aquatic animals, including fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.

The diverse birdlife at Quarry Pool is another highlight, with species such as mallards, swans, herons, and kingfishers frequently seen in and around the pool.

Quarry Pool offers a tranquil environment for visitors to enjoy nature and observe wildlife. Walking paths and viewing platforms have been created to allow visitors to explore the pool and its surroundings while minimizing disturbance to the delicate ecosystem.

Overall, Quarry Pool in Morayshire is a captivating natural feature that combines the characteristics of a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh, providing a unique habitat for a diverse range of plants and animals.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.631032/-3.1023172 or Grid Reference NJ3460. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fochabers Roadworks, Spring 2011 A year into the job, and the new bypass is beginning to take shape.

Fochabers Roadworks, Spring 2011

A year into the job, and the new bypass is beginning to take shape.

Gordon Castle Farm A patch of dandelions by the roadside makes a bright foreground for the house and buildings at Gordon Castle Farm.

Gordon Castle Farm

A patch of dandelions by the roadside makes a bright foreground for the house and buildings at Gordon Castle Farm.

Gordon Castle and Baxters Having had to turn back when the track I was following degenerated into a whin-overgrown bicycle-unfriendly path, I noticed that from the track there is a glimpse through the trees of the roof and tower of Gordon Castle, with the expanse of buildings at Baxters of Speyside in the distance.

Gordon Castle and Baxters

Having had to turn back when the track I was following degenerated into a whin-overgrown bicycle-unfriendly path, I noticed that from the track there is a glimpse through the trees of the roof and tower of Gordon Castle, with the expanse of buildings at Baxters of Speyside in the distance.

Clear Fell on Deer Park A section of the conifer plantation on Deer Park has been felled.

Clear Fell on Deer Park

A section of the conifer plantation on Deer Park has been felled.

Deer Park Part of the conifer plantation has been felled, but the broadleaved trees have been left alone.

Deer Park

Part of the conifer plantation has been felled, but the broadleaved trees have been left alone.

Beech Leaves At this time of year, the beech leaves are a bright shade of pale green which to me is one of the marks of spring.

Beech Leaves

At this time of year, the beech leaves are a bright shade of pale green which to me is one of the marks of spring.

Gordon Castle Garden This archway is the entrance to the walled garden which served Gordon Castle. Brick retains warmth, so is preferred for walled gardens because it helps to encourage fruiting of trees trained up the wall. Some such trees are visible on the right.

Gordon Castle Garden

This archway is the entrance to the walled garden which served Gordon Castle. Brick retains warmth, so is preferred for walled gardens because it helps to encourage fruiting of trees trained up the wall. Some such trees are visible on the right.

Sheds at Gordon Castle Garden Old sheds and stores outside the walled garden. It looks as if there is little use being made of them now.

Sheds at Gordon Castle Garden

Old sheds and stores outside the walled garden. It looks as if there is little use being made of them now.

Tree Stump by the Cross The stone pillar is the Cross of the old village of Fochabers. In 1776 the Duke of Gordon, wishing to remove the huddle of cottages which had developed too close to Gordon Castle, had a new village laid out further south, and the tenants were transplanted to the new village. Only the old Cross remains to mark the spot. Somewhere near it was a large and renowned tree known as the Duchess Tree, commemorated in a tune by the composer William Marshall, but it isn&#039;t know exactly where it was. I don&#039;t think it was this stump, though it must have been a very large tree too.

Tree Stump by the Cross

The stone pillar is the Cross of the old village of Fochabers. In 1776 the Duke of Gordon, wishing to remove the huddle of cottages which had developed too close to Gordon Castle, had a new village laid out further south, and the tenants were transplanted to the new village. Only the old Cross remains to mark the spot. Somewhere near it was a large and renowned tree known as the Duchess Tree, commemorated in a tune by the composer William Marshall, but it isn't know exactly where it was. I don't think it was this stump, though it must have been a very large tree too.

The Cross The stone pillar is what is left of the Cross of the old village of Fochabers. In 1776 the Duke of Gordon, wishing to remove the huddle of cottages which had developed too close to Gordon Castle, had a new village laid out further south, and the tenants were transplanted to the new village. Only the old Cross remains to mark the spot. At one time there were jougs attached to it. These are a sort of collar which was used to chain malefactors to expose them to public ridicule.

The Cross

The stone pillar is what is left of the Cross of the old village of Fochabers. In 1776 the Duke of Gordon, wishing to remove the huddle of cottages which had developed too close to Gordon Castle, had a new village laid out further south, and the tenants were transplanted to the new village. Only the old Cross remains to mark the spot. At one time there were jougs attached to it. These are a sort of collar which was used to chain malefactors to expose them to public ridicule.

Gordon Castle Lake The tranquil surroundings of the lake are even quieter now, because the direct access from the village has been cut off by the bypass roadworks. To reach the lake now means a detour longer than the walk round it when you get there. As a consequence there have been few people feeding the ducks, and the population today is markedly smaller than it used to be. The reflections of the beeches which lean down to the water are unchanged.

Gordon Castle Lake

The tranquil surroundings of the lake are even quieter now, because the direct access from the village has been cut off by the bypass roadworks. To reach the lake now means a detour longer than the walk round it when you get there. As a consequence there have been few people feeding the ducks, and the population today is markedly smaller than it used to be. The reflections of the beeches which lean down to the water are unchanged.

Fochabers Bypass This section of the new bypass looks almost complete. It is sad that the bypass was inadequate, and in the wrong place, before the first divot was cut for its construction. There is just room for a single carriageway here between Gordon Chapel and Gordon Castle Lake, so when the traffic, as it inevitably will, outgrows a single carriageway there will be no possibility of widening the road. There was almost complete agreement locally that the bypass should go south of the village, but the Powers That Be rejected this on grounds of cost.

Fochabers Bypass

This section of the new bypass looks almost complete. It is sad that the bypass was inadequate, and in the wrong place, before the first divot was cut for its construction. There is just room for a single carriageway here between Gordon Chapel and Gordon Castle Lake, so when the traffic, as it inevitably will, outgrows a single carriageway there will be no possibility of widening the road. There was almost complete agreement locally that the bypass should go south of the village, but the Powers That Be rejected this on grounds of cost.

Fochabers Bypass This section of the new bypass looks almost complete, for a short distance, at least. It is sad that the bypass was inadequate, and in the wrong place, before the first divot was cut for its construction. There is just room for a single carriageway here between Gordon Chapel and Gordon Castle Lake, so when the traffic, as it inevitably will, outgrows a single carriageway there will be no possibility of widening the road. There was almost complete agreement locally that the bypass should go south of the village, but the Powers That Be rejected this on grounds of cost.

Fochabers Bypass

This section of the new bypass looks almost complete, for a short distance, at least. It is sad that the bypass was inadequate, and in the wrong place, before the first divot was cut for its construction. There is just room for a single carriageway here between Gordon Chapel and Gordon Castle Lake, so when the traffic, as it inevitably will, outgrows a single carriageway there will be no possibility of widening the road. There was almost complete agreement locally that the bypass should go south of the village, but the Powers That Be rejected this on grounds of cost.

The Great Mosstodloch Traffic Jam As part of the construction of the new bypass for Fochabers and Mosstodloch, it has been necessary to reduce the A96 to single file traffic, and this is the result. Traffic queueing for almost a mile in Mosstodloch. They say it&#039;s only for a week, but how many more times is something similar going to happen? It&#039;s a splendid disincentive to going anywhere west of the River Spey! See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2404397">NJ3459 : The Great Spey Bridge Traffic Jam</a>.

The Great Mosstodloch Traffic Jam

As part of the construction of the new bypass for Fochabers and Mosstodloch, it has been necessary to reduce the A96 to single file traffic, and this is the result. Traffic queueing for almost a mile in Mosstodloch. They say it's only for a week, but how many more times is something similar going to happen? It's a splendid disincentive to going anywhere west of the River Spey! See also NJ3459 : The Great Spey Bridge Traffic Jam.

The Great Spey Bridge Traffic Jam This was taken exactly ten minutes after <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2404385">NJ3359 : The Great Mosstodloch Traffic Jam</a>, less than half a mile away. It doesn&#039;t do to be in a hurry to get home these days if home is anywhere near the A96. Come to think of it, it never does to be in a hurry if where you&#039;re going involves the A96; it&#039;s just that it&#039;s much worse than usual these days.

The Great Spey Bridge Traffic Jam

This was taken exactly ten minutes after NJ3359 : The Great Mosstodloch Traffic Jam, less than half a mile away. It doesn't do to be in a hurry to get home these days if home is anywhere near the A96. Come to think of it, it never does to be in a hurry if where you're going involves the A96; it's just that it's much worse than usual these days.

Bellie Kirk Clock 1798 clock on the historic church tower in Fochabers Square, with fountain in foreground.
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Bellie Kirk Clock

1798 clock on the historic church tower in Fochabers Square, with fountain in foreground. Link

Duke Street, Fochabers Short street leading north from The Square to a church. Presumably the street takes its name from the local laird, the Duke of Gordon.
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Duke Street, Fochabers

Short street leading north from The Square to a church. Presumably the street takes its name from the local laird, the Duke of Gordon. Link

Fochabers in Bloom A bright floral display in Duke Street - a tonic on a dreich afternoon.

Fochabers in Bloom

A bright floral display in Duke Street - a tonic on a dreich afternoon.

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Quarry Pool is located at Grid Ref: NJ3460 (Lat: 57.631032, Lng: -3.1023172)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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