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Gilderoy Bank

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Fife

Scotland

Gilderoy Bank

Lindores Hill The foreground and the forestry are all in this grid square, but one has to admit that it's the view that catches the eye. On the left, in the distance, is the prominent hump of West Lomond. Ormiston Hill rises steeply from the town of Newburgh, and in the sunshine to the right is the estuary of the River Tay.
Lindores Hill Credit: Anne Burgess

Gilderoy Bank is a coastal marsh and saltings located in Fife, Scotland. It stretches along the coastline for approximately 2 kilometers, providing a unique habitat for various plant and animal species. The site is characterized by its marshy terrain, with a mixture of saltwater and freshwater creating a diverse ecosystem.

The marshland is dominated by dense vegetation, including reeds, rushes, and grasses that thrive in the wetland environment. These plants play a crucial role in stabilizing the soil and providing shelter and food for numerous bird species. The marshes are home to a variety of wading birds, such as curlews, redshanks, and oystercatchers, which can be observed feeding along the muddy edges of the marshland.

The saltings at Gilderoy Bank are composed of salt-tolerant plants that have adapted to the high salt content of the surrounding water. These plants, including sea lavender and samphire, create a vibrant and colorful landscape during the summer months. The saltings are also important feeding and breeding grounds for various bird species, attracting migratory birds during their seasonal journeys.

Gilderoy Bank is not only a haven for wildlife but also a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The site offers several walking trails and observation points, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the diverse flora and fauna in this unique coastal habitat.

As a protected area, Gilderoy Bank is managed by local authorities and conservation organizations to ensure the preservation of its natural beauty and ecological significance.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.365568/-3.2203181 or Grid Reference NO2419. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lindores Hill The foreground and the forestry are all in this grid square, but one has to admit that it's the view that catches the eye. On the left, in the distance, is the prominent hump of West Lomond. Ormiston Hill rises steeply from the town of Newburgh, and in the sunshine to the right is the estuary of the River Tay.
Lindores Hill
The foreground and the forestry are all in this grid square, but one has to admit that it's the view that catches the eye. On the left, in the distance, is the prominent hump of West Lomond. Ormiston Hill rises steeply from the town of Newburgh, and in the sunshine to the right is the estuary of the River Tay.
Navigation marker off Newburgh One of a pair of bright orange marker barrels off Mugdrum Island.
Navigation marker off Newburgh
One of a pair of bright orange marker barrels off Mugdrum Island.
Reed beds, Mugdrum Island There is a sea wall around the centre of the island this is surrounded by extensive reed beds.
Reed beds, Mugdrum Island
There is a sea wall around the centre of the island this is surrounded by extensive reed beds.
Reed beds, Mugdrum Island
Reed beds, Mugdrum Island
Reed beds, Mugdrum Island
Reed beds, Mugdrum Island
Newburgh Harbour A relatively mud free corner enabled a clean exit off the river at around 2 hours before low water. I would not want to have got here much later. I had also just dropped my camera in the not so silvery Tay and was glad for a quick retrieval although it would have soon turned up as the tide fell. The way out is by the metal ladder.
Newburgh Harbour
A relatively mud free corner enabled a clean exit off the river at around 2 hours before low water. I would not want to have got here much later. I had also just dropped my camera in the not so silvery Tay and was glad for a quick retrieval although it would have soon turned up as the tide fell. The way out is by the metal ladder.
Newburgh Harbour and the South Deep The mud was avoidable when taking out - just.
Newburgh Harbour and the South Deep
The mud was avoidable when taking out - just.
High Street, Newburgh
High Street, Newburgh
Reef Mog A close off Newburgh High Street.
Reef Mog
A close off Newburgh High Street.
Shop, Newburgh High Street Number plate designs of the time. There was a current craze for three dimensional plates or 4D as they call them here.
Shop, Newburgh High Street
Number plate designs of the time. There was a current craze for three dimensional plates or 4D as they call them here.
Car park, Newburgh With a view over Mugdrum Island.
Car park, Newburgh
With a view over Mugdrum Island.
Remains of Lindores Abbey Remnants of the eastern wall of Lindores Abbey.
Remains of Lindores Abbey
Remnants of the eastern wall of Lindores Abbey.
Golden field next to the Tay Looking down from the road to the north-west across a field south of the Firth of Tay.
Golden field next to the Tay
Looking down from the road to the north-west across a field south of the Firth of Tay.
Field above the Firth of Tay Looking down from the Fife Coastal Path to a field above the Firth of Tay.
Field above the Firth of Tay
Looking down from the Fife Coastal Path to a field above the Firth of Tay.
Grassy high section of the Fife Coastal Path The Fife Coastal Path heading east along the hills above the Tay.
Grassy high section of the Fife Coastal Path
The Fife Coastal Path heading east along the hills above the Tay.
Barley field above the Firth of Tay Looking from Silver Hill over a field of barley, with Dundee in the distance across the Firth of Tay.
Barley field above the Firth of Tay
Looking from Silver Hill over a field of barley, with Dundee in the distance across the Firth of Tay.
Round Hay Bales near the Firth of Tay Far right is Lindores Abbey Distillery, Newburgh. Taken from an Edinburgh-Perth train.
Round Hay Bales near the Firth of Tay
Far right is Lindores Abbey Distillery, Newburgh. Taken from an Edinburgh-Perth train.
View upstream River Tay Over the islands off Newburgh (Fife).
View upstream River Tay
Over the islands off Newburgh (Fife).
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Gilderoy Bank is located at Grid Ref: NO2419 (Lat: 56.365568, Lng: -3.2203181)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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