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Ardmiddle House Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Banffshire

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Ardmiddle House Pool

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

Ardmiddle House Pool is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Banffshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 5 acres, this tranquil oasis is nestled amidst lush green fields and rolling hills, offering a serene escape for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike.

The pool is known for its diverse ecosystem, supporting a wide range of flora and fauna. The surrounding marshland is adorned with an abundance of reeds, rushes, and water lilies, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape. Its shallow waters are home to various species of fish, including perch, pike, and roach, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.

Birdlife thrives in Ardmiddle House Pool, attracting numerous species throughout the year. With its reed beds and open water, the pool provides an ideal habitat for a variety of water birds. Visitors can spot common waterfowl such as mallards, swans, and coots, as well as rarer species like great crested grebes, tufted ducks, and little grebes. The pool is also a haven for migratory birds, as many stop here during their annual journeys.

Ardmiddle House Pool offers a peaceful retreat for visitors to soak in the beauty of nature. With its tranquil surroundings, diverse wildlife, and stunning views, it is a perfect destination for those seeking a moment of serenity and an opportunity to connect with the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.534599/-2.5212832 or Grid Reference NJ6849. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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
Turriff Golf Club, 7th Hole, Muiresk The seventh hole at Turriff, looking to the green at the most westerly end of the course.
Turriff Golf Club, 7th Hole, Muiresk
The seventh hole at Turriff, looking to the green at the most westerly end of the course.
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.
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'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.
Near Meikle Ribrae Looking up across recently ploughed land to the shelter belt on the crest of the hill.
Near Meikle Ribrae
Looking up across recently ploughed land to the shelter belt on the crest of the hill.
Fields at Forglen Winter cereal is already growing well in this awkwardly shaped field beside the B9025 at Forglen.
Fields at Forglen
Winter cereal is already growing well in this awkwardly shaped field beside the B9025 at Forglen.
Autumn Leaves The bright orange of fallen beech leaves contrasts with the delicate green of winter cereal shoots.
Autumn Leaves
The bright orange of fallen beech leaves contrasts with the delicate green of winter cereal shoots.
Beside the B9025 The B9025 is just to the left of the beeches along the edge of this field of winter cereal.
Beside the B9025
The B9025 is just to the left of the beeches along the edge of this field of winter cereal.
Gates at Laithers A double gate into a field beside the road to Mains of Laithers.
Gates at Laithers
A double gate into a field beside the road to Mains of Laithers.
Cottages near Mains of Laithers A pair of whitewashed cottages beside the road to Mains of Laithers.
Cottages near Mains of Laithers
A pair of whitewashed cottages beside the road to Mains of Laithers.
Looking towards Hill of Laithers The standing stone part way up the field is in the next square.
Looking towards Hill of Laithers
The standing stone part way up the field is in the next square.
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Ardmiddle House Pool is located at Grid Ref: NJ6849 (Lat: 57.534599, Lng: -2.5212832)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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