Fairnilee Cauld Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Selkirkshire

Scotland

Fairnilee Cauld Pool

Autumnal tree, Yair Hill Forest A tree standing out at the edge of the forest seen from Yair Hope.
Autumnal tree, Yair Hill Forest Credit: Jim Barton

Fairnilee Cauld Pool is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Selkirkshire, Scotland. Spanning over an area of approximately 10 acres, it is nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike.

The pool is formed by a natural depression in the landscape, which collects rainwater and runoff from the surrounding area. It is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, which provide a habitat for a diverse range of aquatic plants and animals. The pool is surrounded by reed beds and tall grasses, creating a vibrant and thriving ecosystem.

The marshland surrounding Fairnilee Cauld Pool is teeming with life. Bird species such as herons, ducks, and swans can often be spotted gracefully gliding across the water surface, while smaller birds like warblers and finches make their nests in the surrounding vegetation. Otters, water voles, and amphibians such as frogs and newts also call this pool home.

The pool serves as an important breeding ground for many aquatic insects and invertebrates, which in turn attract a variety of fish species. Anglers frequent the pool in pursuit of brown trout, which thrive in these pristine waters.

Visitors to Fairnilee Cauld Pool can enjoy the tranquil beauty of the surroundings by taking leisurely walks along the designated paths that wind around the pool. The pool also offers opportunities for boating and fishing, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the serene ambiance of this natural wonder.

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Fairnilee Cauld Pool Images

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Autumnal tree, Yair Hill Forest A tree standing out at the edge of the forest seen from Yair Hope.
Autumnal tree, Yair Hill Forest
A tree standing out at the edge of the forest seen from Yair Hope.
Valley of the Yair Burn Looking east from Yair Hope with the Eildon Hills providing a striking skyline.
Valley of the Yair Burn
Looking east from Yair Hope with the Eildon Hills providing a striking skyline.
Cottages on Yair estate On the road on the south side of the Yair Burn.
Cottages on Yair estate
On the road on the south side of the Yair Burn.
The walled garden at Yair The garden showing some attractive autumn colours.
The walled garden at Yair
The garden showing some attractive autumn colours.
Track near Caddonfoot The track follows the south bank of the Tweed between Yair Bridge and Ashiestiel Bridge. Caddonfoot Parish Church is in view across the river.
Track near Caddonfoot
The track follows the south bank of the Tweed between Yair Bridge and Ashiestiel Bridge. Caddonfoot Parish Church is in view across the river.
A fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) This mushroom which is usually associated with birch and pine trees is one of the easiest species to recognise.
A fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria)
This mushroom which is usually associated with birch and pine trees is one of the easiest species to recognise.
Glistening ink cap mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus) This edible species is usually associated with dead tree stumps or buried wood. The photograph was taken in Lindinny Wood.
Glistening ink cap mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus)
This edible species is usually associated with dead tree stumps or buried wood. The photograph was taken in Lindinny Wood.
Glistening ink cap mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus) This edible species is usually associated with dead tree stumps or buried wood. The photograph was taken in Lindinny Wood.
Glistening ink cap mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus)
This edible species is usually associated with dead tree stumps or buried wood. The photograph was taken in Lindinny Wood.
A forestry track in Howlands Plantation
A forestry track in Howlands Plantation
Southern Upland Way, Hog Hill
Southern Upland Way, Hog Hill
Southern Upland Way, Hog Hill Before the plunge down to the Tweed.
Southern Upland Way, Hog Hill
Before the plunge down to the Tweed.
Hog Hill
Hog Hill
Drying grassland, Calfshaw The following six weeks were also dry, rains returned in September 2022.
Drying grassland, Calfshaw
The following six weeks were also dry, rains returned in September 2022.
Calfshaw View over Tweeddale from the Southern Upland Way.
Calfshaw
View over Tweeddale from the Southern Upland Way.
Southern Upland Way, Calfshaw Good conditions for the bike, but a serious issue for livestock farmers.
Southern Upland Way, Calfshaw
Good conditions for the bike, but a serious issue for livestock farmers.
River Tweed, Fairnielee Upstream from Yair Bridge.
River Tweed, Fairnielee
Upstream from Yair Bridge.
Yair Bridge And low water on the Fairnielee rapids
Yair Bridge
And low water on the Fairnielee rapids
Fairnielee Rapids Very low water conditions.
Fairnielee Rapids
Very low water conditions.
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Fairnilee Cauld Pool is located at Grid Ref: NT4532 (Lat: 55.585858, Lng: -2.8660916)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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