Michael's Pot

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Michael's Pot

Old milestone John Briggs used this &#039;C listed&#039; property at 19 Bridgfield until earlier in 2021. It is at the south side of the bridge over Carron Water which is undergoing some flood defence works. In the recess near the blue hoarding is a milestone and below it a slightly recessed stone plaque. The bridge was built in 1781, widened in 1885 and rebuilt in 1973. — Old milestone Credit: John Riddell

Michael's Pot is a prominent coastal feature located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. Situated on the east coast, it is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, forming a distinctive point along the rugged coastline.

The headland is characterized by its steep cliffs, which rise dramatically from the sea, reaching heights of approximately 100 feet in some areas. These cliffs are composed of layers of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by the erosive forces of wind and waves over centuries. The exposed rock faces display a variety of colors, ranging from sandy browns to deep reds, creating a visually striking landscape.

At the tip of Michael's Pot, there is a small, sheltered cove that is accessible during low tide. This cove is a popular spot for beachcombing, as it accumulates an assortment of seashells, pebbles, and sometimes even small fossils. The surrounding waters are known for their rich marine life, with occasional sightings of seals, dolphins, and various seabirds.

The headland offers breathtaking views of the North Sea and the rugged coastline, attracting many visitors who come to appreciate the natural beauty and tranquility of the area. It is also a popular spot for outdoor activities such as hiking and photography, with several walking trails that wind along the cliffs, providing stunning vistas at every turn.

Overall, Michael's Pot is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the raw power of nature and offers an immersive experience in Scotland's scenic beauty.

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Michael's Pot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.973976/-2.1969483 or Grid Reference NO8886. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old milestone

John Briggs used this 'C listed' property at 19 Bridgfield until earlier in 2021. It is at the south side of the bridge over Carron Water which is undergoing some flood defence works. In the recess near the blue hoarding is a milestone and below it a slightly recessed stone plaque. The bridge was built in 1781, widened in 1885 and rebuilt in 1973.

John Riddell

Old milestone

A close up of the milestone in the niche at the corner of the building to the south of the bridge over Carron Water. Inscribed on the left-hand face L/14 (for Laurencekirk), A/14 (Aberdeen) on the right and BERVIE/10 on the bevel. The vertical plaque below is inscribed THEOBALD/BARCLAY/1150 (the first Barclays ancestor in Scotland 1150), MATHERS/1351 (Barclays acquired the Mathers estate in 1351), URIE/1647 (Barclays bought Urie estate 1647),COND/1781. This stone was copied from the keystone on the 1781 bridge which was concealed by the 1885 widening.

John Riddell

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G896

This bracket can be found on the wall of the Police Station, Stonehaven. The recorded details give a height of 4.1664 metres above sea level. For more details see : Link

Peter Wood

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G897

This bracket can be found on the wall of the Town Hall, Stonehaven. The recorded details give a height of 5.5802 metres above sea level. For more details see : Link

Peter Wood

Downie Point

This is the 'island' forming the end of Downie Point. The flat topped island-like end of the headland isn't easily reachable on foot due to the steep gorge.

Peter Robinson

Mains of Cowie

The home farm for Cowie House, about 500 metres to the north east. The farmhouse (LB9387 Link

) and extensive steadings to the right (LB9349 Link

) have separate C-listings. In the foreground is the former A92 main road to Aberdeen.

Bill Harrison

Former A92 road

This was once the main road from Stonehaven to Aberdeen but has been downgraded since the Stonehaven by-pass was built.

Bill Harrison

Geological interest at Cowie

Cliffs of the Cowie red sandstone formation (sedimentary bedrock formed approximately 426 to 431 million years ago in the Silurian Period) face onto a wave-cut platform of interbedded Castle Of Cowie sandstone and siltstone, formed at the same time. In the foreground, much darker rocks of an intrusion of igneous magma, being part of the North Britain Siluro-Devonian calc-alkaline dyke suite: quartz, feldspar and porphyry formed approximately 359 to 444 million years ago in the Devonian and Silurian Periods. All this happened when the land mass that was to become Scotland was south of the equator.

Bill Harrison

Scene at the Old Kirk Shore

Red sandstone cliffs and boulders and a wave-cut platform of interbedded sandstone and mudstone.

Bill Harrison

Eroded sandstone cliff at the Old Kirk Shore

Bill Harrison

Wave-cut platform, Old Kirk Shore

The interbedded sandstone and mudstone strata have been turned by 90 degrees and eroded to give a striking effect.

Bill Harrison

Colourful sandstone cliff, Old Kirk Shore

The ruin of St Mary's Church can just be seen on the hill in the background.

Bill Harrison

Wave-cut platform

The vertical strata of sandstone and mudstone can be clearly seen in the blown-up photo.

Bill Harrison

Clubhouse, Stonehaven Golf Club

Bill Harrison

Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Cowie

The chapel associated with Cowie Castle was built in the 13th Century and suppressed after the Reformation although burials continued until the 20th Century. Scheduled Monument SM5584 Link

Bill Harrison

Dead-house, St Mary's Chapel, Cowie

The vaulted structure (also called a mort house) in the foreground was built to foil body snatchers supplying corpses to the anatomy schools at the universities in Aberdeen in the early 19th Century. B-listed: LB9383 Link

Bill Harrison

Memorial to the Stonehaven lifeboat disaster

Four of the crew of the lifeboat St George drowned while trying to enter Aberdeen Harbour after going to assist Grace Darling of Blyth, which foundered between Stonehaven and Aberdeen on 27 February 1874.

Bill Harrison