Boar's Head

Landscape Feature in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Boar's Head

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

Boar's Head is a prominent landscape feature located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This natural formation is situated in the picturesque Cairngorms National Park, which is renowned for its stunning scenery and rich biodiversity. Boar's Head stands tall at an elevation of approximately 1,415 feet (431 meters) above sea level, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area.

The distinctive shape of Boar's Head is what gives it its name. From certain angles, the rock formation resembles the head of a wild boar, complete with its characteristic snout and ears. This unique feature has made it a popular landmark for hikers and nature enthusiasts to explore and admire.

The rock formation itself is composed of ancient granite, which adds to its rugged and weathered appearance. Over the years, Boar's Head has become a favorite spot for rock climbers, who are drawn to its challenging vertical faces and exposed ridges.

Surrounding Boar's Head is a diverse ecosystem, featuring heather-covered moorlands, scattered woodlands, and crystal-clear streams. This area is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, golden eagles, and mountain hares. The landscape also boasts several walking trails, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region.

In addition to its natural allure, Boar's Head holds cultural significance as well. Local legends and folklore often associate the rock formation with mythical creatures and ancient tales, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the landscape.

Overall, Boar's Head in Aberdeenshire is a captivating landscape feature that showcases the raw beauty and rich biodiversity of the Scottish Highlands.

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Boar's Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.52057/-2.7569031 or Grid Reference NJ5448. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.

Anne Burgess

Rothiemay War Memorial

A plain granite monument, standing beside the main street.

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

River Deveron

Looking downstream from the bridge at Milltown.

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

Drystane Dyke

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

Anne Burgess

Gate with a View

From the gate the land drops steeply to the River Deveren, rising again to the grounds of Rothiemay House, with its clumps of conifers. Knock Hill, on the skyline, dominates the view.

Anne Burgess

Barn at North Redhill

A large new barn beside the farm of North Redhill.

Anne Burgess

Field at North Redhill

A field at North Redhill, just off the old road leading to Fourmanhill and Bognie.

Anne Burgess

Snow Shower

So much for getting some sunlit shots from the road on the right bank of the River Deveron. The weather had been getting steadily worse, and we found ourselves walking into the teeth of an icy shower. This is the view back, with the camera facing away from the windblown snow.

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

Corskellie Farm

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

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

OS Cut Mark - Rothiemay, Bridge over the Deveron

Bridge Parapet Buttress NW SIDE RD

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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)

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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)

Anne Burgess

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)

Anne Burgess

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Boar's Head is located at Grid Ref: NJ5448 (Lat: 57.52057, Lng: -2.7569031)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East