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Red Moss

Downs, Moorland in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Red Moss

Drystane Dykes at Wester Tillyshogle I'd spotted a photo opportunity here a few days earlier when I was a passenger in someone else's car, so I decided to make a detour on my way home to take it at the same time of day. Unfortunately a bank of cloud rolled over the sun just minutes after I had parked, so I only just had time to grab two shots before the light died completely (and for the rest of the day; it started snowing shortly afterwards). This is the first one, complete with telegraph poles. The farm is Wester Tillyshogle.
Drystane Dykes at Wester Tillyshogle Credit: Anne Burgess

Red Moss is a vast expanse of downs and moorland located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 500 hectares, it is known for its stunning natural beauty and unique ecological features. The moss comprises a mixture of heathland, peat bog, and scattered woodland, creating a diverse habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

The downs of Red Moss are characterized by their gently rolling hills and open grasslands, providing a picturesque landscape that stretches as far as the eye can see. These downs are home to a range of wildflowers, including heather, bog cotton, and harebell, which burst into vibrant colors during the summer months. The area is also known for its rich birdlife, with species such as lapwings, curlews, and skylarks frequently spotted soaring above the moorland.

Visitors to Red Moss can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that meander through the different habitats, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The moss is particularly popular among nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers, who flock to the area to capture its natural beauty and observe its diverse wildlife.

Red Moss is not only a haven for flora and fauna but also an important site for the preservation of peatland ecosystems. Its peat bogs play a crucial role in carbon sequestration and water regulation, contributing to the overall health of the region's environment.

Overall, Red Moss in Kincardineshire is a remarkable natural landscape that showcases the beauty and diversity of Scotland's downs and moorland. Its unique ecological features make it a significant area for conservation and an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to connect with nature.

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Red Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.103059/-2.4184606 or Grid Reference NJ7401. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Drystane Dykes at Wester Tillyshogle I'd spotted a photo opportunity here a few days earlier when I was a passenger in someone else's car, so I decided to make a detour on my way home to take it at the same time of day. Unfortunately a bank of cloud rolled over the sun just minutes after I had parked, so I only just had time to grab two shots before the light died completely (and for the rest of the day; it started snowing shortly afterwards). This is the first one, complete with telegraph poles. The farm is Wester Tillyshogle.
Drystane Dykes at Wester Tillyshogle
I'd spotted a photo opportunity here a few days earlier when I was a passenger in someone else's car, so I decided to make a detour on my way home to take it at the same time of day. Unfortunately a bank of cloud rolled over the sun just minutes after I had parked, so I only just had time to grab two shots before the light died completely (and for the rest of the day; it started snowing shortly afterwards). This is the first one, complete with telegraph poles. The farm is Wester Tillyshogle.
Small lochan at Cullerlie
Small lochan at Cullerlie
Battle of Corrichie A roughly cut granite menhir with an inscription cut in relief. The Gaelic inscription reads: "Cuimhnichibh La Coire Fraoichidh" or "Remember the day of Corrichie". The battlefield is now mainly covered by commercial forest. Related Information: The Site of the Battle of Corrichie, in 1562, between the forces of Mary, Queen of Scots, and those of the Earl of Huntly, is at NJ 697 024, the latter were defeated. A stone was erected at NJ 7325 0140 by Deeside Field Club in 1951 to commemorate the battle.
Battle of Corrichie
A roughly cut granite menhir with an inscription cut in relief. The Gaelic inscription reads: "Cuimhnichibh La Coire Fraoichidh" or "Remember the day of Corrichie". The battlefield is now mainly covered by commercial forest. Related Information: The Site of the Battle of Corrichie, in 1562, between the forces of Mary, Queen of Scots, and those of the Earl of Huntly, is at NJ 697 024, the latter were defeated. A stone was erected at NJ 7325 0140 by Deeside Field Club in 1951 to commemorate the battle.
History revealed (2011) The Deeside Field Club memorial to the battle of Corrichie Burn is again visible from the A977, thanks to recent clear felling of the trees around the site.
History revealed (2011)
The Deeside Field Club memorial to the battle of Corrichie Burn is again visible from the A977, thanks to recent clear felling of the trees around the site.
Battle of Corrichie Burn Memorial Recently exposed to plain view from the main road (B977), by a spell of clear felling in Wickerinn Plantation.
Battle of Corrichie Burn Memorial
Recently exposed to plain view from the main road (B977), by a spell of clear felling in Wickerinn Plantation.
Boundary Stones Boundary Stones on corner of stone wall
Boundary Stones
Boundary Stones on corner of stone wall
Boundary Stones C for Cullerlie
Boundary Stones
C for Cullerlie
Minor road to Hirn From the Couper's Road junction.
Minor road to Hirn
From the Couper's Road junction.
A view of Lower Candyglirach Through a field gate off the Couper's Road.
A view of Lower Candyglirach
Through a field gate off the Couper's Road.
A boundary fence and wall The pile of stones at the extreme left is in a place where OS maps show a (W)ell.
A boundary fence and wall
The pile of stones at the extreme left is in a place where OS maps show a (W)ell.
A view WNW from the Couper's Road Towards the mast on Meikle Tap, at the east end of the Hill of Fare (left of centre).
A view WNW from the Couper's Road
Towards the mast on Meikle Tap, at the east end of the Hill of Fare (left of centre).
North on the Couper's Road With a shelter belt of trees on the right.
North on the Couper's Road
With a shelter belt of trees on the right.
Track to North Quartains Off the Couper's Road.
Track to North Quartains
Off the Couper's Road.
East face of a shelter belt of trees Protecting the Couper's Road (off right).
East face of a shelter belt of trees
Protecting the Couper's Road (off right).
A dry stone wall on the north side of the track to North Quartains On the sky line to the right can be seen the Mither Tap of Bennachie.
A dry stone wall on the north side of the track to North Quartains
On the sky line to the right can be seen the Mither Tap of Bennachie.
Track from North Quartains to the Couper's Road
Track from North Quartains to the Couper's Road
Junction of track from North Quartains with the Couper's Road Hill of Fare in the distance.
Junction of track from North Quartains with the Couper's Road
Hill of Fare in the distance.
A moss covered dry stone wall
A moss covered dry stone wall
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Red Moss is located at Grid Ref: NJ7401 (Lat: 57.103059, Lng: -2.4184606)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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