Badmorris

Downs, Moorland in Perthshire

Scotland

Badmorris

Entrance to turbine 5, Drumderg wind farm The Drumderg wind farm, south of (but no doubt visible from) the Cairngorms National Park, has been built on the site of an old military range. There are sixteen turbines, numbered, if you look at the site from the southwest, in lines, nearest first, then right to left in each line. This is turbine 5, at just over 380m above sea level, on the track heading to the east after the first junction of tracks. The first line of turbines, numbers 01 to 04 are in the first line and are behind the photographer. Number 05 is the most southeasterly of the second line, and the view looks away from turbines 06 to 08 in this line. — Entrance to turbine 5, Drumderg wind farm Credit: Andy Waddington

Badmorris is a small village located in the region of Perthshire, Scotland. Situated amidst picturesque downs and moorland, it offers a tranquil and scenic setting for residents and visitors alike. The village is nestled amidst rolling hills, with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The downs and moorland in Badmorris are characterized by vast stretches of open grassland, dotted with heather, bracken, and other native vegetation. This diverse landscape provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and deer. The moorland is also home to several rare plant species, making it an area of ecological significance.

The village itself is comprised of charming stone cottages and traditional buildings, contributing to its quaint and rustic atmosphere. The locals are known for their warm hospitality, welcoming visitors with open arms. The community is tight-knit, with a strong sense of pride in their village and its natural surroundings.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do in Badmorris. The downs and moorland offer endless opportunities for walking, hiking, and birdwatching. There are also several well-maintained trails and pathways that allow visitors to explore the area and take in its beauty at their own pace.

In terms of amenities, Badmorris has a few local shops and a small pub, providing basic necessities and a place to unwind after a day of exploring. For those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature, Badmorris in Perthshire is an idyllic destination that showcases the best of Scotland's downs and moorland.

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Badmorris Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.684745/-3.3628725 or Grid Reference NO1655. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to turbine 5, Drumderg wind farm

The Drumderg wind farm, south of (but no doubt visible from) the Cairngorms National Park, has been built on the site of an old military range. There are sixteen turbines, numbered, if you look at the site from the southwest, in lines, nearest first, then right to left in each line. This is turbine 5, at just over 380m above sea level, on the track heading to the east after the first junction of tracks. The first line of turbines, numbers 01 to 04 are in the first line and are behind the photographer. Number 05 is the most southeasterly of the second line, and the view looks away from turbines 06 to 08 in this line.

Andy Waddington

Graffiti on turbine 6, Drumderg wind farm

It's a huge canvas to paint on, but clearly the artist hadn't thought to bring a big ladder or other climbing aids to reach most of it. Still, it seems unusually enterprising of any spray-can vandal to reach somewhere quite this bleak and remote from a population centre though it would seem to offer a generally safe environment in terms of getting caught and reprimanded, so maybe that was its main appeal. A wide audience seems unlikely. Turbine 06 is the second in the second line of four turbines, and in this view turbines 03 and a blade of 04 are on the left, with turbines 07 and 08 to the right. This one is just shy of 400m above sea level and there are sixteen altogether, between 370 and 420m asl on this disused military range.

Andy Waddington

Track to the exit, Drumderg wind farm

There are 8.3 kilometre of access tracks on the Drumderg wind farm, giving access to its sixteen turbines and a tall anemometer mast. Most are of this standard, although one stretch is not signposted for use by vehicles and is perhaps a little steeper and less frequented. The site is a former military firing range, and the turbines lie between 370 and 420m above sea level. The photo was taken from c 400m asl, on the middle track across the southwestern slopes of Drumderg and heads for the exit to the public road 1.7 km away. Visible in this view are turbines 07, 06, 05 and 01.

Andy Waddington

Find your turbine, Drumderg wind farm

Turbines 01-04 were left at the first junction within the wind farm, whilst anyone arriving at this junction will have just passed turbine 05. You could reach turbines 12 to 14 by either way at this junction, but the signs can be smaller and cheaper if you are directed to go left. Turbine 09 is at the start of the longest line of turbines, 09-14, but there is no track between 09 and the rest of that line (turbine 10 is reached by going up to turbine 11 and coming back on a short spur track). Turbines 15 and 16 are the shortest "line" of turbines, on the NE side of the hill and perhaps slightly sheltered on the lee slope in the prevailing wind. Turbines 09 (nearer, on the right) and 10 are featured in this view, generating on a SW wind bringing sleet earlier in the day and unpleasant conditions for kayaking (which is why I was wandering around a wind farm, as hardier souls took on the Black Water).

Andy Waddington

Straight on for Drumderg Wind Farm

Alexander P Kapp

View south towards Blairgowrie

Alexander P Kapp

Drumderg Wind Farm

Houses the switch gear for transferring the power generated by the wind farm to the national grid

Alexander P Kapp

Road between forest and Drmbderg Wind Farm near to High Rannagulzion

Looking north-westward.

Peter Wood

Minor road passing between moorland and Drumderg Wind Farm

Looking northward.

Peter Wood

Fence enclosed minor road passing through moorland near to Badmorris

Looking north-westward.

Peter Wood

Minor road passing between moorland and woodland near Hill of Kingseat

Looking north-westward.

Peter Wood

Wood-lined minor road near to Shieldrum

Looking north-westward.

Peter Wood

Moors, Drumturn

Looking through a verdant roadside to the rough grazing and moorland which dominates this square.

Richard Webb

Forest of Alyth

Not high ground, but probably infertile. A large area of moorland south of the high hills of the Mounth. One of many moorland or rough farmland squares in this area.

Richard Webb

Saebeg, Forest of Alyth

Moorland, lots of it. Not high ground, but mostly under heather.

Richard Webb

Road across the Forest of Alyth

Moorland road from Alyth to Glen Shee

Richard Webb

Drumderg

As well as a grouse shoot, the moor is also used for sheep farming, and now electricity generation. The photograph was taken before the exceptionally intrusive power station appeared (I was lucky, it must be one of the worst eyesores so far.)

Richard Webb