Burnend Pot

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Banffshire

Scotland

Burnend Pot

Old Milestone by the B9025, west of Turriff Milestone by the B9025, in parish of Forglen (Aberdeen District), opposite lane to Meikle Ribrae, near derelict wooden bus shelter.

Inscription reads:-
37
(To Aberdeen)

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: AD_TRAC37 — Old Milestone by the B9025, west of Turriff Credit: Milestone Society

Burnend Pot is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in the region of Banffshire, Scotland. Spread across an area of approximately 10 acres, this enchanting wetland is a haven for various aquatic flora and fauna. The pot is nestled amidst rolling hills, surrounded by a diverse mix of woodlands, heathlands, and meadows.

The pot itself is a shallow body of water with a depth ranging from a few centimeters to a meter. It is primarily fed by rainwater and small streams that meander through the surrounding landscape. The water in Burnend Pot is crystal clear and remains cool throughout the year due to its constant flow and shade provided by the enclosing vegetation.

The pot is home to a rich and diverse ecosystem. Various species of water plants, such as water lilies, reeds, and pondweeds, thrive in its shallow waters. These plants provide shelter and food for an array of aquatic creatures, including frogs, newts, and dragonflies. The pot also attracts a variety of bird species, such as ducks, herons, and kingfishers, which visit the area to feed and nest.

Visitors to Burnend Pot can enjoy the serene surroundings by strolling along the well-maintained footpaths that traverse the area. The pot offers breathtaking views, especially during the spring and summer months when the water is adorned with vibrant blooming flowers and the air is filled with the chorus of singing birds.

Due to its ecological importance, Burnend Pot has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by the Scottish Natural Heritage. The pot serves as a valuable habitat for many rare and protected species, contributing to the overall biodiversity of Banffshire.

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Old Milestone by the B9025, west of Turriff Milestone by the B9025, in parish of Forglen (Aberdeen District), opposite lane to Meikle Ribrae, near derelict wooden bus shelter.

Inscription reads:-
37
(To Aberdeen)

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: AD_TRAC37

Old Milestone by the B9025, west of Turriff

Milestone by the B9025, in parish of Forglen (Aberdeen District), opposite lane to Meikle Ribrae, near derelict wooden bus shelter. Inscription reads:- 37 (To Aberdeen) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: AD_TRAC37

Milestone Society

Mill of Ribrae farm

Mill of Ribrae farm

C29L (Aberdeenshire) Road at Bogton The C29L road heading south-west through the hamlet of Bogton.

C29L (Aberdeenshire) Road at Bogton

The C29L road heading south-west through the hamlet of Bogton.

White Hill Looking towards the hill from just outside the steading at Mains of Carnousie.

White Hill

Looking towards the hill from just outside the steading at Mains of Carnousie.

Mains of Carnousie The steading here is exceptionally fine, built in a square with arches to north and south. This is the decorative tower above the south arch. Sadly, the whole steading appears to be disused.

Mains of Carnousie

The steading here is exceptionally fine, built in a square with arches to north and south. This is the decorative tower above the south arch. Sadly, the whole steading appears to be disused.

Carnousie Castle Nigel Tranter, describing Carnousie in 1970, lamented the fact that the building was abandoned and had deteriorated sadly, part of it being used as a piggery. Since then it has been fully restored as an inhabited house, though the screen of trees makes it difficult to appreciate its features. It was probably built by Walter Ogilvy of Carnousie, because he sold his newly constructed fortalice in 1583 to his brother Ogilvy of Dunlugas. It was subsequently sold to the Gordons of Park. It is a Z-plan, with a circular tower to the north-west of the main block and a square tower to the south-east.

Carnousie Castle

Nigel Tranter, describing Carnousie in 1970, lamented the fact that the building was abandoned and had deteriorated sadly, part of it being used as a piggery. Since then it has been fully restored as an inhabited house, though the screen of trees makes it difficult to appreciate its features. It was probably built by Walter Ogilvy of Carnousie, because he sold his newly constructed fortalice in 1583 to his brother Ogilvy of Dunlugas. It was subsequently sold to the Gordons of Park. It is a Z-plan, with a circular tower to the north-west of the main block and a square tower to the south-east.

Mains of Carnousie The steading here is exceptionally fine, built in a square with arches to north and south, the latter crowned with an elaborate tower. The south elevation is largely obscured by a modern lean-to for storing straw, but the east elevation gives an idea of how it originally appeared.

Mains of Carnousie

The steading here is exceptionally fine, built in a square with arches to north and south, the latter crowned with an elaborate tower. The south elevation is largely obscured by a modern lean-to for storing straw, but the east elevation gives an idea of how it originally appeared.

Mains of Carnousie From here you can see the square of the original steading, with the roofs of additional buildings inside the square and a motley collection of modern structures outside it.

Mains of Carnousie

From here you can see the square of the original steading, with the roofs of additional buildings inside the square and a motley collection of modern structures outside it.

Cottages near White Hill One cottage in good repair, the other reduced to just its walls.

Cottages near White Hill

One cottage in good repair, the other reduced to just its walls.

Williamson's Machinery Centre This is part of a family-run enterprise which also has a garden centre, a pedal go-cart track, a tearoom and a huge indoor soft play area for children. It&#039;s not exactly on the beaten track, but is well patronised by those in the know.

Williamson's Machinery Centre

This is part of a family-run enterprise which also has a garden centre, a pedal go-cart track, a tearoom and a huge indoor soft play area for children. It's not exactly on the beaten track, but is well patronised by those in the know.

Silverstripe An old building at Silverstripe is in process of renovation.

Silverstripe

An old building at Silverstripe is in process of renovation.

Kirklands of Forglen The 1:50,000 map shows an ancient church down a track off the B9025. Lured by this, I found myself in the car park beside Forglen Kirkyard, where there is this view towards what I am sure must originally have been the manse, now renamed Kirklands. I do not know what type of wood the logs are, but my brother, who knows about wood, says they are probably elm.

Kirklands of Forglen

The 1:50,000 map shows an ancient church down a track off the B9025. Lured by this, I found myself in the car park beside Forglen Kirkyard, where there is this view towards what I am sure must originally have been the manse, now renamed Kirklands. I do not know what type of wood the logs are, but my brother, who knows about wood, says they are probably elm.

Forglen Kirkyard The remains of the church shown on the 1:50,000 map are on the left - a plain square of bare walls being all that is left of it. The kirkyard, however, is peaceful and pleasant.

Forglen Kirkyard

The remains of the church shown on the 1:50,000 map are on the left - a plain square of bare walls being all that is left of it. The kirkyard, however, is peaceful and pleasant.

Forglen Cemetery The old kirkayrd has been extended towards the river bank, providing plenty of space for future burials.

Forglen Cemetery

The old kirkayrd has been extended towards the river bank, providing plenty of space for future burials.

Scrubland This isn&#039;t the easiest square to photograph well from the road, which is twisty and wooded. You need to walk a little way up one of the farm tracks to get away from it. This is a spot to be visited in summer, when the Fireweed or Rosebay is in bloom, rather than in November when it is just a mass of withered stems.

Scrubland

This isn't the easiest square to photograph well from the road, which is twisty and wooded. You need to walk a little way up one of the farm tracks to get away from it. This is a spot to be visited in summer, when the Fireweed or Rosebay is in bloom, rather than in November when it is just a mass of withered stems.

Cottage near Ribrae There are men working on the roof of this cottage beside the minor road to Meikle Ribrae. The straw in the foreground is probably protecting a crop of carrots from frost or animals.

Cottage near Ribrae

There are men working on the roof of this cottage beside the minor road to Meikle Ribrae. The straw in the foreground is probably protecting a crop of carrots from frost or animals.

Little Ribrae From beside the minor road at Meikle Ribrae. Beyond Little Ribrae is some sort of industrial enterprise, the full scale of which has not yet reached the maps.

Little Ribrae

From beside the minor road at Meikle Ribrae. Beyond Little Ribrae is some sort of industrial enterprise, the full scale of which has not yet reached the maps.

Meikle Ribrae The farm buildings at Meikle Ribrae house large numbers of pigs, and the absence of any fences round about suggests that they are permanently kept inside.

Meikle Ribrae

The farm buildings at Meikle Ribrae house large numbers of pigs, and the absence of any fences round about suggests that they are permanently kept inside.

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Burnend Pot is located at Grid Ref: NJ6849 (Lat: 57.536664, Lng: -2.5321859)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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///composed.sensibly.measure. Near Turriff, Aberdeenshire

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