Boat Pot

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Boat Pot

Glenkindie souterrain The way into the souterrain at Gelnkindie - Sept.2007.
Glenkindie souterrain Credit: Rab McMurdo

Boat Pot is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Spanning an area of approximately 5 acres, it is a well-known destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. The marsh is nestled between rolling hills and is surrounded by lush vegetation, creating a tranquil and serene environment.

The main feature of Boat Pot is its natural lake, which acts as a habitat for various species of aquatic plants and animals. The lake is approximately 2 acres in size and is fed by a small stream that meanders through the marsh. Its crystal-clear waters and calm surface make it an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities.

Surrounding the lake are several pools and ponds, each with its own distinct ecosystem. These smaller bodies of water are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including water lilies, reeds, and various species of fish and amphibians. The marshland itself is dotted with freshwater springs, which add to the overall rich biodiversity of the area.

Birdwatchers flock to Boat Pot throughout the year to observe the numerous bird species that call the marsh their home. From majestic swans and graceful herons to elusive ducks and warblers, the area is a paradise for bird enthusiasts. In the spring and summer months, the marsh is filled with the melodious songs of these feathered creatures, creating a symphony of nature.

Boat Pot offers visitors the chance to connect with nature in a peaceful and idyllic setting. Its stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a true natural retreat.

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Boat Pot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.213989/-2.9556217 or Grid Reference NJ4214. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Glenkindie souterrain The way into the souterrain at Gelnkindie - Sept.2007.
Glenkindie souterrain
The way into the souterrain at Gelnkindie - Sept.2007.
Glenkindie souterrain End chamber in Glenkindie souterrain - June,2008.
Glenkindie souterrain
End chamber in Glenkindie souterrain - June,2008.
Glenkindie souterrain Entrance to a side chamber in Glenkindie souterrain - Sept.2007.
Glenkindie souterrain
Entrance to a side chamber in Glenkindie souterrain - Sept.2007.
Towie School The school serves a sparsely populated area some 20 km west of Alford. School roll (in 2013): 31 children.
Towie School
The school serves a sparsely populated area some 20 km west of Alford. School roll (in 2013): 31 children.
Towie kirk Built 1803 and B-listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15933" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15933">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> .  The interior still features a gallery and the pulpit against the south wall.   The polished granite monstrosity in the right foreground adds nothing to the setting.
Towie kirk
Built 1803 and B-listed: LinkExternal link . The interior still features a gallery and the pulpit against the south wall. The polished granite monstrosity in the right foreground adds nothing to the setting.
Towie manse offices The Historic Scotland listing calls this sprawling structure the 'manse offices', which hardly seem necessary for a tiny kirk in a hamlet.
Towie manse offices
The Historic Scotland listing calls this sprawling structure the 'manse offices', which hardly seem necessary for a tiny kirk in a hamlet.
Mortsafe, Towie kirkyard For more, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortsafe" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortsafe">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> .   Even Towie, which must have been almost inaccessible in the early 19th Century, was not safe from grave robbers supplying the anatomy schools of Aberdeen.
Mortsafe, Towie kirkyard
For more, see: LinkExternal link . Even Towie, which must have been almost inaccessible in the early 19th Century, was not safe from grave robbers supplying the anatomy schools of Aberdeen.
Towie kirk: view from the west The bell is dated 1743 and must have come from the previous kirk at Nether Towie, about 1km to the south.
Towie kirk: view from the west
The bell is dated 1743 and must have come from the previous kirk at Nether Towie, about 1km to the south.
Old School House, Towie An unusual survivor of a Scottish parish school: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_Act_1696" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_Act_1696">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> .
Old School House, Towie
An unusual survivor of a Scottish parish school: LinkExternal link .
Towie war memorial The stupendously carved granite memorial (sculptor Robert Morrison) is actually located at Glenkindie, about 1 km north of Towie.  Surprisingly, it appears not to be a listed structure but its Canmore reference number is 273912: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/273912/towie-war-memorial" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/273912/towie-war-memorial">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>.
Towie war memorial
The stupendously carved granite memorial (sculptor Robert Morrison) is actually located at Glenkindie, about 1 km north of Towie. Surprisingly, it appears not to be a listed structure but its Canmore reference number is 273912: LinkExternal link.
Towie war memorial: south elevation
Towie war memorial: south elevation
Towie war memorial: north elevation Henry Begg was born in 1881, graduated from the University of Aberdeen and was killed by a shell at Beaumont Hamel (Somme) in November 1916, aged 35.
Towie war memorial: north elevation
Henry Begg was born in 1881, graduated from the University of Aberdeen and was killed by a shell at Beaumont Hamel (Somme) in November 1916, aged 35.
Towie war memorial: east elevation
Towie war memorial: east elevation
Glenkindie standing stone Canmore reference 17168: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17168/glenkindie" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17168/glenkindie">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> .  The stone fell over as recently as 1991 but the farmer re-erected the stone the next year.
Glenkindie standing stone
Canmore reference 17168: LinkExternal link . The stone fell over as recently as 1991 but the farmer re-erected the stone the next year.
'Slow down' sign, A97, Glenkindie
'Slow down' sign, A97, Glenkindie
Towie Kirk and part of its burial ground Viewed from the south-east.
Towie Kirk and part of its burial ground
Viewed from the south-east.
Road from Towie heading towards Glenkindle and the A97 Looking northward.
Road from Towie heading towards Glenkindle and the A97
Looking northward.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G4498 The bracket can be found on the wall of Glenkindle Arms Hotel.
This benchmark has a recorded height of 226.047 metres above sea level.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm17961" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm17961">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>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G4498
The bracket can be found on the wall of Glenkindle Arms Hotel. This benchmark has a recorded height of 226.047 metres above sea level. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
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Boat Pot is located at Grid Ref: NJ4214 (Lat: 57.213989, Lng: -2.9556217)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

What 3 Words

///treaty.flesh.escaping. Near Alford, Aberdeenshire

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