Isla Pot

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Isla Pot

Rothiemay Parish Kirk The kirk dates from 1807 and is a Category B Listed building. It incorporates some features from earlier buildings. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15616" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15616">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> for more details. — Rothiemay Parish Kirk Credit: Anne Burgess

Isla Pot is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Situated near the village of Insch, it encompasses an area of approximately 4 hectares. The name "Isla Pot" is derived from the nearby River Isla, which flows into the marsh and forms a small lake-like formation.

The marsh is characterized by its diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. The vegetation surrounding the marsh includes reeds, sedges, and various water-loving plants, creating a lush and vibrant ecosystem. This abundant plant life provides a suitable habitat for a variety of bird species, such as mallards, teal, and swans, which can often be spotted gracefully gliding across the water.

Isla Pot serves as an important breeding ground for several amphibian species, including frogs and newts. The presence of these amphibians not only adds to the marsh's ecological significance but also offers a unique opportunity for visitors to observe and learn about these fascinating creatures.

The marsh is easily accessible to the public, with designated footpaths and observation points that allow visitors to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the area. The tranquil ambiance of Isla Pot provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it a popular spot for relaxation and contemplation.

Overall, Isla Pot is a stunning freshwater marsh that showcases the beauty of Aberdeenshire's natural landscapes. With its diverse array of flora and fauna, it offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and immerse themselves in the peacefulness of this idyllic setting.

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Rothiemay Parish Kirk The kirk dates from 1807 and is a Category B Listed building. It incorporates some features from earlier buildings. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15616" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15616">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> for more details.

Rothiemay Parish Kirk

The kirk dates from 1807 and is a Category B Listed building. It incorporates some features from earlier buildings. See Link

for more details.

Rothiemay War Memorial A plain granite monument, standing beside the main street.

Rothiemay War Memorial

A plain granite monument, standing beside the main street.

Forbes Arms Hotel The two-storey house is 18th century and the one-and-s-half storey extension is later. It is a Category B Listed building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15614" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15614">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> for details.

Forbes Arms Hotel

The two-storey house is 18th century and the one-and-s-half storey extension is later. It is a Category B Listed building. See Link

for details.

River Deveron Looking downstream from the bridge at Milltown.

River Deveron

Looking downstream from the bridge at Milltown.

Milltown of Rothiemay Although officially called Milltown of Rothiemay, most local people refer to it simply as Rothiemay. The River Deveron is in the dip between the foreground field and the village.

Milltown of Rothiemay

Although officially called Milltown of Rothiemay, most local people refer to it simply as Rothiemay. The River Deveron is in the dip between the foreground field and the village.

Drystane Dyke A rather haphazard-looking dyke on the side of the road to Redhill.

Drystane Dyke

A rather haphazard-looking dyke on the side of the road to Redhill.

Corsekellie Farm Corskellie lies astride the minor road, with outbuildings on both sides. These are the buildings on the north side, closer to the River Deveron.

Corsekellie Farm

Corskellie lies astride the minor road, with outbuildings on both sides. These are the buildings on the north side, closer to the River Deveron.

Corskellie Farm Some of the extensive range of traditional stone buildings on the north side of the minor road.

Corskellie Farm

Some of the extensive range of traditional stone buildings on the north side of the minor road.

Interesting Gateposts We were lured through the gateway by a window display of fascinating old objects, like a little heritage museum. The white van is a travelling butcher&#039;s shop, and the lady walking up the street has just been buying from it. Now that there is no shop at all in the village, the van must be very welcome.

Interesting Gateposts

We were lured through the gateway by a window display of fascinating old objects, like a little heritage museum. The white van is a travelling butcher's shop, and the lady walking up the street has just been buying from it. Now that there is no shop at all in the village, the van must be very welcome.

Milltown of Rothiemay Having left our car beside a sign saying that the parking area (the only one in the village) is for visitors to the cemetery, we felt obliged to visit the cemetery when we returned from our walk. This was far from being a hardship, because as well as some interesting gravestones there is a bench which offered us this view while we relaxed in the sunshine with the second instalment of our picnic. (The three cars in view were all there when we first arrived, and still there when we left to go home, but we saw no-one else visiting the cemetery.) On the skyline is Fourman Hill, and our seven-mile walk had taken us over the shoulder of the hill past the scattered trees.

Milltown of Rothiemay

Having left our car beside a sign saying that the parking area (the only one in the village) is for visitors to the cemetery, we felt obliged to visit the cemetery when we returned from our walk. This was far from being a hardship, because as well as some interesting gravestones there is a bench which offered us this view while we relaxed in the sunshine with the second instalment of our picnic. (The three cars in view were all there when we first arrived, and still there when we left to go home, but we saw no-one else visiting the cemetery.) On the skyline is Fourman Hill, and our seven-mile walk had taken us over the shoulder of the hill past the scattered trees.

OS Cut Mark - Rothiemay, Bridge over the Deveron Bridge Parapet Buttress NW SIDE RD

OS Cut Mark - Rothiemay, Bridge over the Deveron

Bridge Parapet Buttress NW SIDE RD

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (1) It&#039;s easy to miss this modest sign at the gate to the field containing the standing stones. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742957">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (2)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (1)

It's easy to miss this modest sign at the gate to the field containing the standing stones. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (2) Until some time in the 1840s this circle was complete, but a farm bailiff had some removed in the 1840s, and only the intervention of the landowner prevented further destruction. Now, only five stones survive. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay">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> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742964">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (3)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

Until some time in the 1840s this circle was complete, but a farm bailiff had some removed in the 1840s, and only the intervention of the landowner prevented further destruction. Now, only five stones survive. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (3) This is the view from the south-east. Nearest the camera are the two stones on the south-eastern arc of the circle. To the left is the recumbent, and in the background are the two stones on the north-western arc. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay">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> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742971">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (4)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

This is the view from the south-east. Nearest the camera are the two stones on the south-eastern arc of the circle. To the left is the recumbent, and in the background are the two stones on the north-western arc. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (4) From the south-east, the two stones in the north-west are framed in the space between the two on the south-east. The recumbent is to the left. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay">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> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742978">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (5)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

From the south-east, the two stones in the north-west are framed in the space between the two on the south-east. The recumbent is to the left. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (5)

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (5) In this view the recumbent is framed in the space between the two standing stones on the south-east arc of the circle. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay">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> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742980">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (6)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (5)

In this view the recumbent is framed in the space between the two standing stones on the south-east arc of the circle. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (6)

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (6) These are the two stones on the south-east arc of the circle. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay">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> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742988">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (7)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (6)

These are the two stones on the south-east arc of the circle. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (7)

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (7) This is the stone further away from the recumbent on the south-east. If you look carefully at the edge facing the camera, where the stone is darkest, you should be able to make out some cup marks. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay">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> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742994">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (8)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (7)

This is the stone further away from the recumbent on the south-east. If you look carefully at the edge facing the camera, where the stone is darkest, you should be able to make out some cup marks. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (8)

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Isla Pot is located at Grid Ref: NJ5448 (Lat: 57.519821, Lng: -2.769242)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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