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Steinshell Burn

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Steinshell Burn

Road works near Rossie Mills Road works on the A934, Montrose to Forfar Road.
Road works near Rossie Mills Credit: Maigheach-gheal

Steinshell Burn is a small waterbody located in Angus, Scotland. It can be classified as a creek as it is a narrow and shallow water channel that runs between the land, connecting to the sea. The burn flows through the village of Ferryden before eventually emptying into the North Sea.

The Steinshell Burn is approximately 2 kilometers long, and its flow is influenced by the tides of the North Sea. During high tide, the sea water flows upstream, filling the burn and creating an estuary-like environment. This tidal influence makes the burn a unique ecosystem, supporting a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The burn is surrounded by lush green vegetation, including reeds, grasses, and shrubs. These provide important habitats for various bird species, such as ducks, geese, and wading birds. The water itself is home to a variety of aquatic life, including fish, crabs, and mollusks.

The Steinshell Burn is also a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing and birdwatching. Anglers often visit the burn to catch fish like salmon and trout, particularly during the salmon run season.

Overall, Steinshell Burn is a picturesque waterbody in Angus, offering a tranquil and scenic environment for both wildlife and humans to enjoy. Its unique tidal influence and diverse ecosystem make it an important and valuable natural feature in the area.

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Steinshell Burn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.708802/-2.4967862 or Grid Reference NO6957. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road works near Rossie Mills Road works on the A934, Montrose to Forfar Road.
Road works near Rossie Mills
Road works on the A934, Montrose to Forfar Road.
A935 passing Tayock A935 passing Tayock heading to Brechin
A935 passing Tayock
A935 passing Tayock heading to Brechin
Sunset on Montrose Basin A spectacular sunset on Montrose Basin as viewed from Esk Road, Rossie Island on 07.08.2008.
Sunset on Montrose Basin
A spectacular sunset on Montrose Basin as viewed from Esk Road, Rossie Island on 07.08.2008.
Waterfall at Rossie wood Water flowing from Rossie Castle pond plunges over volcanic rocks as a waterfall in woods at Rossie. The stream then flows into the Basin. A rainbow can be seen in the photo. This is formed by sunlight being split in the spray from water falling on rocks in the plunge pool. (Rossie Castle was designed by Richard Crichton and occupied by Hercules and Henrietta Ross in 1800. The castle, which had become ruined, was demolished by army sappers c1957.)
Waterfall at Rossie wood
Water flowing from Rossie Castle pond plunges over volcanic rocks as a waterfall in woods at Rossie. The stream then flows into the Basin. A rainbow can be seen in the photo. This is formed by sunlight being split in the spray from water falling on rocks in the plunge pool. (Rossie Castle was designed by Richard Crichton and occupied by Hercules and Henrietta Ross in 1800. The castle, which had become ruined, was demolished by army sappers c1957.)
Rossie Castle pond This view of Rossie Castle pond is taken from the east side closest to the site of the former Rossie Castle. Rossie Castle was demolished in the 1950's. The pond is smaller in size than it was originally as it was partly filled in with agricultural waste during the 1950' and 60's. The sluice gate for the pond is in the top, far corner of the photo as viewed. The Mill House and buildings known locally as 'the kennels', both of which were close to the sluice gate, have been demolished. Water flowing through the sluice goes into a lower pond locally known as 'the dam' before flowing over two waterfalls. The stream then flows to its mouth in the Montrose Basin.
Rossie Castle pond
This view of Rossie Castle pond is taken from the east side closest to the site of the former Rossie Castle. Rossie Castle was demolished in the 1950's. The pond is smaller in size than it was originally as it was partly filled in with agricultural waste during the 1950' and 60's. The sluice gate for the pond is in the top, far corner of the photo as viewed. The Mill House and buildings known locally as 'the kennels', both of which were close to the sluice gate, have been demolished. Water flowing through the sluice goes into a lower pond locally known as 'the dam' before flowing over two waterfalls. The stream then flows to its mouth in the Montrose Basin.
Embankment north of the Montrose Basin Gorse in flower on the northern edge of the Montrose Basin.
Embankment north of the Montrose Basin
Gorse in flower on the northern edge of the Montrose Basin.
Montrose Basin near Heathbank The northern edge of the Montrose Basin - the steep embankment here is covered with gorse, brilliant yellow when in flower.
Montrose Basin near Heathbank
The northern edge of the Montrose Basin - the steep embankment here is covered with gorse, brilliant yellow when in flower.
Montrose Basin south of Heathbank Sand and mudflats in the Montrose Basin, viewed two hours before low tide. The basin forms part of the estuary of the river South Esk, and is the habitat of many species of wildfowl and waders.
Montrose Basin south of Heathbank
Sand and mudflats in the Montrose Basin, viewed two hours before low tide. The basin forms part of the estuary of the river South Esk, and is the habitat of many species of wildfowl and waders.
The Sticks Burn in the Montrose Basin The course of the Sticks Burn flowing through the Montrose Basin, viewed one hour before low tide. Access here is somewhat difficult, but the shingle/mud in the south-west corner of this grid-square is (thankfully) load-bearing - the only other means of approach would probably involve a boat.
The Sticks Burn in the Montrose Basin
The course of the Sticks Burn flowing through the Montrose Basin, viewed one hour before low tide. Access here is somewhat difficult, but the shingle/mud in the south-west corner of this grid-square is (thankfully) load-bearing - the only other means of approach would probably involve a boat.
Montrose Basin The southern area of the Montrose Basin, mostly shingle and mud here, with many wildfowl feeding on the sand and mudflats.
Montrose Basin
The southern area of the Montrose Basin, mostly shingle and mud here, with many wildfowl feeding on the sand and mudflats.
View across the Montrose Basin A view across the tidal Montrose Basin, with sand and mudflats exposed as low tide approaches. The steeple in the town of Montrose can be seen across the basin, 2km distant.
View across the Montrose Basin
A view across the tidal Montrose Basin, with sand and mudflats exposed as low tide approaches. The steeple in the town of Montrose can be seen across the basin, 2km distant.
Raspberry field near the site of Rossie Castle, Montrose This photo shows detail of raspberry bushes growing in a field near the site of Rossie Castle. During the 1950's and 60's, the region was renowned for the quantity and quality of its raspberry production and in the late 1950's a steam train known as the "Raspberry Special" took fruit to Covent Garden in London. Much of the fruit from the Montrose area was taken by tractor load to the Chivers jam factory in Montrose. The fruit was mostly picked by local people including many women and children. The pickers were paid by the weight of fruit they produced. Rev W. M. Diack, M.A., the minister of Craig and Maryton parishes during the 1950's and 60's, often worked with his parishioners to harvest the fruit at that time. After the main commercial crop had been picked, gleaning was permitted. Although the main land use in Craig and Maryton at the present time is still agricultural, changes in the choice of crop or type of livestock to be farmed have resulted in greatly reduced quantities of raspberries and other soft fruits being grown.
Raspberry field near the site of Rossie Castle, Montrose
This photo shows detail of raspberry bushes growing in a field near the site of Rossie Castle. During the 1950's and 60's, the region was renowned for the quantity and quality of its raspberry production and in the late 1950's a steam train known as the "Raspberry Special" took fruit to Covent Garden in London. Much of the fruit from the Montrose area was taken by tractor load to the Chivers jam factory in Montrose. The fruit was mostly picked by local people including many women and children. The pickers were paid by the weight of fruit they produced. Rev W. M. Diack, M.A., the minister of Craig and Maryton parishes during the 1950's and 60's, often worked with his parishioners to harvest the fruit at that time. After the main commercial crop had been picked, gleaning was permitted. Although the main land use in Craig and Maryton at the present time is still agricultural, changes in the choice of crop or type of livestock to be farmed have resulted in greatly reduced quantities of raspberries and other soft fruits being grown.
Site of Rossie Castle, parish of Craig, Montrose The foreground of this photo shows the site of the former Rossie Castle near Montrose in Angus. The castle was built for Hercules and Henrietta Ross ; they took possession in 1800. The surrounding grounds had an American garden, ornamental trees, rhododendron bushes, a trout lake and a dovecot dating back to 1695. The last day of the castle came when George Ogilvie, the landowning farmer, set off a detonation at 3.00 pm on Sunday 29th September 1957. The blast reduced the once magnificent three storey, 150 foot long building to 20,000 tons of stone and rubble. With the consent of Mr Oglivie, who was an elder of Craig Parish Church, Rev William M Diack, M.A., used a little of the stone for paving at the nearby Manse of Craig. Most of the stone was used for widening the road between Montrose and Arbroath.
Site of Rossie Castle, parish of Craig, Montrose
The foreground of this photo shows the site of the former Rossie Castle near Montrose in Angus. The castle was built for Hercules and Henrietta Ross ; they took possession in 1800. The surrounding grounds had an American garden, ornamental trees, rhododendron bushes, a trout lake and a dovecot dating back to 1695. The last day of the castle came when George Ogilvie, the landowning farmer, set off a detonation at 3.00 pm on Sunday 29th September 1957. The blast reduced the once magnificent three storey, 150 foot long building to 20,000 tons of stone and rubble. With the consent of Mr Oglivie, who was an elder of Craig Parish Church, Rev William M Diack, M.A., used a little of the stone for paving at the nearby Manse of Craig. Most of the stone was used for widening the road between Montrose and Arbroath.
Rossie Braes crop field Up to the late 1960's the fields along the Rossie Braes, such as the one in the photo, were typically used for growing raspberries. Since that time, the crops grown here have been more varied.
Rossie Braes crop field
Up to the late 1960's the fields along the Rossie Braes, such as the one in the photo, were typically used for growing raspberries. Since that time, the crops grown here have been more varied.
Potatoes growing in a field at Rossie This photo shows potatoes growing in a field at Rossie. The farmland surrounding Montrose has long been famous for growing potatoes.
Potatoes growing in a field at Rossie
This photo shows potatoes growing in a field at Rossie. The farmland surrounding Montrose has long been famous for growing potatoes.
Road, Old Montrose High beech hedges without gates got in the way a bit here.
Road, Old Montrose
High beech hedges without gates got in the way a bit here.
Arable land, Maryton
Arable land, Maryton
A934. Rossie Mills Approaching Montrose.
A934. Rossie Mills
Approaching Montrose.
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Steinshell Burn is located at Grid Ref: NO6957 (Lat: 56.708802, Lng: -2.4967862)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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