Fluke Peel

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Fluke Peel

Long Shadows at Peathill Kirkyard A beautiful sunny day in mid-November 2011 gave these long shadows - even in the middle of the day. The Kirk was a favourite place of a dear friend who left us suddenly in May 2011. — Long Shadows at Peathill Kirkyard Credit: Geoff Bruce

Fluke Peel is a coastal marsh located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This area is predominantly made up of salt marshes and saltings, which are important habitats for a variety of plant and animal species. The marshes are characterized by their muddy flats, salt-tolerant vegetation, and shallow pools of water that are influenced by the tides.

The salt marshes of Fluke Peel provide important feeding and nesting grounds for a wide range of bird species, including waders, ducks, and geese. In addition, the area supports a diverse array of plant life, such as sea lavender, samphire, and sea aster. These plants are adapted to the high levels of salt in the soil and are crucial for stabilizing the marshes and providing food and shelter for wildlife.

The marshes also play a vital role in protecting the coastline from erosion and flooding, acting as a natural buffer against storm surges and high tides. Visitors to Fluke Peel can enjoy scenic walks along the marshland, birdwatching opportunities, and the chance to observe the unique flora and fauna that call this coastal habitat home.

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Fluke Peel Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.698611/-2.1015689 or Grid Reference NJ9467. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Long Shadows at Peathill Kirkyard

A beautiful sunny day in mid-November 2011 gave these long shadows - even in the middle of the day. The Kirk was a favourite place of a dear friend who left us suddenly in May 2011.

Geoff Bruce

Peathill Kirk

The perfect blue sky in mid-November complements the solid grey of the kirk and the gravestones.

Geoff Bruce

Walking by Pitsligo Castle

It's November 2011, nearly mid-day and the sun is barely over the horizon.

Geoff Bruce

Traditional Fishermen's Cottages

Note that the gable-end faces north and the sea. This affords some degree of shelter from northerly gales

Robert W Watt

Boats on Pier at Rosehearty

Peter Moore

Well Street, Rosehearty

A grid pattern of grey houses.

Richard Webb

Lookout tower, Rosehearty

Now a private residence, this was a range lookout for a bombing range offshore.

Richard Webb

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Passing Braco Park outside Rosehearty.

Richard Webb

Jennylass and Dobhran

FR980 Jennylass and OB516 Dobhran at Rosehearty Harbour.

Richard Webb

Rosehearty Harbour

Richard Webb

Pitsilgo Parish Church, Rosehearty

Roger Cornfoot

The harbour, Rosehearty

Roger Cornfoot

High Street, Pittulie

Roger Cornfoot

Old Pitsligo Parish Church near Rosehearty

J M Briscoe

Port Rae Harbour, Rosehearty

Port Rae Harbour, now disused, lies to the east of the main harbour at Rosehearty and has an area of 10 acres. During the herring season years ago it was scarcely large enough for all the drifters which landed their fish here for the twelve curers of Rosehearty.

Bob Jones

Rosehearty Harbour

One of the oldest seaports in Scotland, Rosehearty at one time had a fishing fleet which supported 600 people. Extending to 3400 square metres, this is a one-basin harbour which offers 120 metres of quayside inside the harbour with a further 120 metres on the outer breakwater, but this is exposed to winds from between East and North-east. Around 20 boats, most involved in part-time fishing, use the harbour regularly.

Bob Jones