Berry Muir

Downs, Moorland in Banffshire

Scotland

Berry Muir

Mouse-ear Hawkweed Hawkweeds, Hawksbeards and Hawkbits all have dandelion-like flowers and are notoriously difficult to tell apart. This is the exception, instantly recognisable because its flowers are lemon-yellow, while all the others are more canary-yellow. — Mouse-ear Hawkweed Credit: Anne Burgess

Berry Muir is a picturesque area located in Banffshire, a historic county in northeast Scotland. Situated amidst rolling Downs and Moorland, this landscape boasts breathtaking natural beauty and offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts.

The Downs of Berry Muir are characterized by their gently sloping hills and lush green pastures. The area is dotted with scattered trees, adding to its scenic charm. The Downs provide ample space for outdoor activities such as hiking, walking, and birdwatching. The enchanting views from the hilltops are a treat for visitors, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Adjacent to the Downs, the Moorland of Berry Muir presents a different, yet equally captivating, landscape. Here, visitors can explore vast stretches of open moor, covered in heather and bracken. This rugged terrain is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of birds, mammals, and wildflowers.

The tranquility of Berry Muir is enhanced by the absence of major human settlements, as it remains largely untouched by development. This allows visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area, experiencing a sense of peace and tranquility that is often sought after in today's fast-paced world.

Overall, Berry Muir in Banffshire is a haven for nature lovers, offering stunning Downs and Moorland landscapes that showcase the beauty of the Scottish countryside. Whether it's exploring the rolling hills or wandering through the wild moor, visitors are sure to find solace and serenity in this idyllic location.

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Berry Muir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.671767/-2.4791602 or Grid Reference NJ7164. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mouse-ear Hawkweed

Hawkweeds, Hawksbeards and Hawkbits all have dandelion-like flowers and are notoriously difficult to tell apart. This is the exception, instantly recognisable because its flowers are lemon-yellow, while all the others are more canary-yellow.

Anne Burgess

Loch Craig

In the foreground is the sea wall of the Tarlair open-air swimming pool. Loch craig is the sea inlet offshore. The ship is Petronordic, port of registry Nassau, which is a shuttle tanker, gross tonnage 54865.

Anne Burgess

House Martin (Delichon urbica)

There are half a dozen nests under the roof of the pavilion at the Tarlair swimming pool. Note the bird sitting in this nest, presumably incubating eggs.

Anne Burgess

Tarlair Lido, 2022

The monochrome emphasises the current state of disrepair of the pavilion, but that is set to change, as funding has been secured and listed building consent given for its refurbishment starting in 2022. The Friends of Tarlair Link

are working towards making this a vibrant leisure destination once again. The Category A Listed facility deserves nothing less.

Alan Murray-Rust

Natural sloping slabs at Tarlair

At the entrance to the lido.

Alan Murray-Rust

The road to Tarlair

Looking towards Macduff. The building to the right of the road is the Well of Tarlair. It dates from c.1800. The chalybeate waters enjoyed considerable popularity for their medicinal and health giving properties in the NE during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Alan Murray-Rust

Threading the needle

View through the naatural arch known locally as the Needle's Eye

Alan Murray-Rust

Tarlair Lido - the swimming pool

The lowest of the three pools. The terraces were restored in 2014, and restoration of the pavilion is due to commence in 2022.

Alan Murray-Rust

Tarlair Lido, the three pools

Nearest, surrounded by the narrow wall was a paddling pool, the next area being a boating pool with the main swimming pool furthest away. The surrounds of the pools were restored in 2014. The complex Listed Category A.

Alan Murray-Rust