Falconer Pot

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Banffshire

Scotland

Falconer Pot

Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (1) There are just three stones of this circle left, and they are partly obscured by stones gathered from the fields and dumped there. The nearest one is the west flanker, which has slipped down the slight slope before toppling. To its right is the east flanker, which has fallen forwards, and in the corner of the fence is what may have been a kerb stone. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/18427/bellmans-wood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/18427/bellmans-wood">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/4743220">NJ6050 : Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (2)</a> — Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (1) Credit: Anne Burgess

Falconer Pot is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Banffshire, Scotland. Nestled amidst the stunning natural beauty of the region, it offers visitors a serene and tranquil setting to enjoy the wonders of nature.

Covering an area of approximately 10 acres, Falconer Pot is a small yet enchanting body of water. It is formed by a natural depression in the landscape, which has filled with water over time. Surrounded by lush vegetation, the pot is a haven for a diverse range of plant and animal species.

The water in Falconer Pot is crystal clear and teeming with life. It is home to various species of fish, including trout and perch, making it a popular spot for anglers. The pot also attracts a variety of birds, such as ducks, swans, and herons, which can often be seen gracefully gliding across the water or nesting along the marshy edges.

The surrounding landscape of Falconer Pot is equally captivating. The marsh is adorned with vibrant flora, including water lilies, reeds, and rushes. This creates a picturesque scene, particularly during the summer months when the pot is in full bloom.

Visitors to Falconer Pot can enjoy leisurely walks along the water's edge, taking in the breathtaking views and immersing themselves in the peaceful ambiance. The area is also a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers, who are drawn to the unique ecosystem and the opportunities it presents for capturing stunning images of wildlife.

Overall, Falconer Pot is a hidden gem in Banffshire, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with nature in a truly remarkable setting.

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Falconer Pot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.531644/-2.6509015 or Grid Reference NJ6149. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (1)

There are just three stones of this circle left, and they are partly obscured by stones gathered from the fields and dumped there. The nearest one is the west flanker, which has slipped down the slight slope before toppling. To its right is the east flanker, which has fallen forwards, and in the corner of the fence is what may have been a kerb stone. See Link

for more information. NJ6050 : Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

Anne Burgess

Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

In the foreground is the east flanker, which has toppled towards the camera position. At extreme left is the west flanker, which has slipped down the slope before falling over. The other stones are mostly boulders collected from the field, though one of them may be a kerb stone. See Link

for more information. NJ6050 : Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

Anne Burgess

Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

In the foreground is the fallen east flanker, the base of which (on the right) is in its original position. The other large stone is the west flanker, which has slid out of position before falling. Above the right-hand end of the east flanker is the tip of a stone which may have been a kerb stone of a now-vanished cairn. See Link

for more information. NJ6050 : Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

Anne Burgess

Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

This Ordnance Survey bench mark has been carved, in what archaeologists have described as an act of vandalism, on the upper surface of the fallen west flanker of the stone circle. See Link

for more information. NJ6050 : Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (1)

Anne Burgess

Standing Stone

This stone stands outside the wall surrounding the kirk. There is a suggestion that it once formed part of a stone circle where the kirk now is, but was moved and re-erected here. See Link

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Anne Burgess

St Marnan's Chair

Either St Marnan was a very odd shape, or perhaps he was into pole-sitting. This un-chair-like standing stone is in the grounds of St Marnan's Kirk. It may have formed part of an ancient stone circle. See Link

for more information.

Anne Burgess

St Marnan's Kirk

This is the parish kirk of Marnoch, built in 1782. It replaced an earlier building further down near the river, where the kirkyard is. See Link

for more information.

Anne Burgess

Marnoch Parish Kirk

Dedicated to St Marnan, built in 1782 and still in use. The trees make it difficult to photograph well, but NJ5950 : Marnoch old church is an older view. See Link

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Anne Burgess

St Marnan's Chair

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Anne Burgess

Loupin-on Stane

This mounting block stands just outside the kirkyard wall at Marnoch Parish Kirk.

Anne Burgess

Marnoch Old Kirk

This handsome rectangular kirk replaced St Marnoch's (old) Church, situated a few hundred metres to the southwest, in around 1790. The bell, presumably from the old church, is dated 1747. The congregation 'came out' in 1841 in a row over patronage and established a new church (confusingly called New Marnoch Church) at the planned village of Aberchirder, about 3km to the northeast (see: Link ). The two kirks were reunited in 1929 and it is now part of a joint parish with its Aberchirder neighbour. A fine standing stone called St Marnan's Chair can be seen in the kirkyard.

Bill Harrison

St Marnan's Chair

A fine standing stone in the kirkyard of Marnoch Old Kirk, thought to possibly date from the bronze age: Link

Bill Harrison

View over the fields

Typical rolling hills in this part of Aberdeenshire.

Bill Harrison

Single-track road

A typical Aberdeenshire byway which makes its windy way to Aberchirder.

Bill Harrison

Crombie Burn

My eye was caughte here by one of the most extensive patches of Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorate) that I've ever seen, but in the absence of sunshine the photograph doesn't do it justice. On the far back are the leaves of White Butterbur (Petasites albus), an invasive alien with large rhubarb-like leaves that shade out anything that tries to grow underneath them.

Anne Burgess

Former tollhouse

Surveyed by the Milestone Society. This old toll house is on the A97 from Huntly to Aberchirder at Bridge of Marnoch. It is on the west side of the road just south of the bridge over the River Deveron. The safety barrier at the low stone bridge can just be seen in the photograph. The single storey house has been modernised with the addition of dormer windows but it is the classic shape of a tollhouse and is another 'guarding' a bridge.

Chris Minto