Braehead

Downs, Moorland in Banffshire

Scotland

Braehead

Road to the Moor This road leads up on to the moors from the A920. The object that looks like a gravestone is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3190364">NJ3739 : Memorial Well</a>.
Road to the Moor Credit: Anne Burgess

Braehead, located in Banffshire, Scotland, is an idyllic rural area characterized by its beautiful downs and moorland. This scenic region covers a vast expanse dotted with rolling hills, heather-covered moors, and picturesque valleys.

The downs of Braehead offer breathtaking views, with their gentle slopes and lush greenery that stretch as far as the eye can see. These well-maintained grasslands provide an ideal environment for grazing livestock, and the area is known for its thriving sheep farming industry. Visitors to Braehead can enjoy leisurely walks or hikes along the downs, taking in the serene countryside and appreciating the tranquility of nature.

The moorland in Braehead is equally captivating, with its vast expanses of heather and scattered patches of woodland. This rugged and untamed landscape is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, deer, and smaller mammals. Nature enthusiasts can explore the moorland through various walking trails, immersing themselves in the natural beauty and observing the unique flora and fauna that thrive in this environment.

Braehead is also known for its rich history, with several archaeological sites and ancient landmarks scattered throughout the area. These include standing stones, burial mounds, and remnants of ancient settlements, providing intriguing glimpses into the region's past.

Overall, Braehead, Banffshire, offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and immerse themselves in the unspoiled beauty of the downs and moorland.

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Braehead Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.444183/-3.0762963 or Grid Reference NJ3539. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road to the Moor This road leads up on to the moors from the A920. The object that looks like a gravestone is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3190364">NJ3739 : Memorial Well</a>.
Road to the Moor
This road leads up on to the moors from the A920. The object that looks like a gravestone is NJ3739 : Memorial Well.
Memorial Well The inscription on the well reads, "Erected in recognition of Dr C G Grant's valuable help and generosity towards formation if this road. Opened Nov 21 1914."
Memorial Well
The inscription on the well reads, "Erected in recognition of Dr C G Grant's valuable help and generosity towards formation if this road. Opened Nov 21 1914."
Bakebare A traditional cottage and a modern bungalow on the site of the farm buildings at Bakebare.
Bakebare
A traditional cottage and a modern bungalow on the site of the farm buildings at Bakebare.
Bridge of Burnhead over the Burn of Corrie From the junction between the A920 and A941 (turn left).
Bridge of Burnhead over the Burn of Corrie
From the junction between the A920 and A941 (turn left).
Access to Tullochallum From the A941.
Access to Tullochallum
From the A941.
Approach to road junction at Burnhead Bridge Where A920 from Huntly meets A941 from Cabrach to Dufftown.
Approach to road junction at Burnhead Bridge
Where A920 from Huntly meets A941 from Cabrach to Dufftown.
At Alnaboyle Looking up across the fields from Alnaboyle towards the forest plantation on the Hill of Alnaceo.
At Alnaboyle
Looking up across the fields from Alnaboyle towards the forest plantation on the Hill of Alnaceo.
Pond at Alnaboyle The water is crystal clear. It feeds into the oddly named Burn of Putup, the course of which forms the boundary between the fields beyond. The thing that looks like a rocket probably isn't; instead of a means of propulsion it contains food for game birds.
Pond at Alnaboyle
The water is crystal clear. It feeds into the oddly named Burn of Putup, the course of which forms the boundary between the fields beyond. The thing that looks like a rocket probably isn't; instead of a means of propulsion it contains food for game birds.
Bales at Alnaboyle A stack of straw bales at Alnaboyle, with the buildings at Clunybeg in the background.
Bales at Alnaboyle
A stack of straw bales at Alnaboyle, with the buildings at Clunybeg in the background.
Once a Track This track is still shown on the maps, but you'd need something closely related to a swamp buggy to negotiate parts of it. In the far distance is Ben Rinnes.
Once a Track
This track is still shown on the maps, but you'd need something closely related to a swamp buggy to negotiate parts of it. In the far distance is Ben Rinnes.
Alnaboyle The farm house and steadding from the fprmer track above the Burn of Putup.
Alnaboyle
The farm house and steadding from the fprmer track above the Burn of Putup.
Cattle at Clunybeg Clunybeg is high above the Burn of Mackalea. The cattle may in fact belong to neighbouring Boghead.
Cattle at Clunybeg
Clunybeg is high above the Burn of Mackalea. The cattle may in fact belong to neighbouring Boghead.
Black Hill The slope here is the western end of Black Hill. The flat land is almost certainly boggy; I didn't go and test it.
Black Hill
The slope here is the western end of Black Hill. The flat land is almost certainly boggy; I didn't go and test it.
Near Sronach The map says Sronach, but in fact all that shows of Sronach in this view is its shadow in the foreground. I don't know the purpose of the shed or hut on the skyline.
Near Sronach
The map says Sronach, but in fact all that shows of Sronach in this view is its shadow in the foreground. I don't know the purpose of the shed or hut on the skyline.
A920 westbound
A920 westbound
A920 eastbound
A920 eastbound
View West from the Hill of Mackalea Looking towards Dufftown, the Conval Hills and Ben Rinnes.
View West from the Hill of Mackalea
Looking towards Dufftown, the Conval Hills and Ben Rinnes.
Slow Down Not a sign to be ignored with on the A920 by Coldhome it warns of a sharp right turn with a steep drop into the Fiddich on the left. Ben Rinnes is the hill on the skyline.
Slow Down
Not a sign to be ignored with on the A920 by Coldhome it warns of a sharp right turn with a steep drop into the Fiddich on the left. Ben Rinnes is the hill on the skyline.
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Braehead is located at Grid Ref: NJ3539 (Lat: 57.444183, Lng: -3.0762963)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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