Dovecot Neuk

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Dovecot Neuk

Barbour Memorial Hall, Glencaple The Barbour Memorial Hall, on Church Street, was opened in 1938. — Barbour Memorial Hall, Glencaple Credit: David Dixon

Dovecot Neuk is a small coastal marsh located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Situated on the shores of the Solway Firth, this area is characterized by its rich biodiversity and unique habitat.

The marshland at Dovecot Neuk consists of a variety of saltmarsh plants, such as sea lavender, sea purslane, and glasswort. These plants provide important habitat for a wide range of bird species, including waders like curlews, redshanks, and oystercatchers. The area is also home to a number of rare plant species, making it a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The marshland at Dovecot Neuk is subject to the ebb and flow of the tides, creating a dynamic and ever-changing landscape. The area is also important for its role in flood protection, as the marshland absorbs excess water and reduces the risk of flooding in nearby communities.

Visitors to Dovecot Neuk can enjoy peaceful walks along the coastal path, observing the diverse flora and fauna that call this area home. The marshland provides a tranquil and picturesque setting, perfect for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike.

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Dovecot Neuk Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.01095/-3.5786033 or Grid Reference NX9969. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barbour Memorial Hall, Glencaple

The Barbour Memorial Hall, on Church Street, was opened in 1938.

David Dixon

Cottages at Glencaple

Cottages at the corner of Church Street and Shore Road.

David Dixon

Small Boat at Glencaple Slipway

David Dixon

Estuary Sunset

A sunset view from Glencaple Quay, looking across the River Nith towards the hills on the other side.

David Dixon

Sunset at Glencaple Quay

A sunset view from Glencaple Quay, looking across the River Nith towards the hills on the other side.

David Dixon

Glencaple Sunset

A sunset view from Glencaple Quay, looking across the River Nith towards the hills on the other side.

David Dixon

RBS Millennium Milepost at Glencaple

One of the 1000 cast iron mileposts funded by the Royal Bank of Scotland to mark the creation of the National Cycle Network. This one, next to Glencaple Quay, is on NCN route 7 which runs from Glasgow to Carlisle. There are four different designs of milepost in the series. This is an example of the design by Welsh artist, Andrew Rowe. It is based upon the nautical and industrial heritage of his native Swansea and can have up to four directional fingers. See Link for further examples and photos of millennium mileposts throughout the UK.

David Dixon

Glencaple Junction

Glencaple is a small village situated on the banks of the River Nith; it once served as a port for nearby Dumfries. Glencaple is a Gaelic name meaning 'horse valley' from the words gleann 'narrow valley' and capall 'horse, mare' (Wikipedia). The coastal (B725) road runs through the village; this photograph was taken at its junction with Church Street which is the only other route into the village.

David Dixon

The Caerlaverock Cairn

On the pier at Glencaple overlooking the River Nith, in the rain! With boats on the mud on the left and cottages of Glencaple on the right. An image of the plaque on the cairn is on Link

Russel Wills

Beacon on the pier at Glencaple

Overlooking the River Nith. And the rain poured down!

Russel Wills

Approaching Glencaple on the River Nith

The electricity poles follow the coastline. Viewed from near the Conheath Cottages.

Russel Wills

The Glencaple road, B725

With the memorial to Angus MacKay on the left. See details of the memorial on Christine Johnstone's image: Link It is still raining!

Russel Wills

Low tide on the River Nith

Dave Croker

The River Nith at Kelton

A convenient path leads between the houses in Kelton down to the river bank.

Russel Wills

Looking upstream on the River Nith

From the village of Kelton.

Russel Wills

Gatehouse to Conheath

'Conheath is a small, relatively intact designed landscape with the current house dating from the early-19th century. The walled garden probably dates from the 17th century and is now managed as Conheath Nurseries.' Link