Auchingoul

Settlement in Banffshire

Scotland

Auchingoul

Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (1) There are just three stones of this circle left, and they are partly obscured by stones gathered from the fields and dumped there. The nearest one is the west flanker, which has slipped down the slight slope before toppling. To its right is the east flanker, which has fallen forwards, and in the corner of the fence is what may have been a kerb stone. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/18427/bellmans-wood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/18427/bellmans-wood">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4743220">NJ6050 : Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (2)</a> — Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (1) Credit: Anne Burgess

Auchingoul is a small village located in the historic county of Banffshire, Scotland. Situated in the northeast of the country, it lies approximately 50 miles northwest of Aberdeen. The village is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

Auchingoul has a rich history dating back many centuries. It was established as a farming community and has retained its rural character over the years. The village is known for its traditional stone houses, which add to its charm and character.

In terms of amenities, Auchingoul offers a few essential services to its residents. There is a local primary school that serves the village and the surrounding areas. Additionally, there is a small shop where villagers can purchase basic groceries and essentials. For more extensive shopping needs, residents typically travel to nearby towns or cities.

The village is also well-positioned for outdoor enthusiasts. Its location provides easy access to the scenic landscapes of the Aberdeenshire countryside. There are several walking and hiking trails in the vicinity, allowing visitors to explore the surrounding natural beauty.

Auchingoul is a close-knit community where residents often engage in social activities. The village hosts various events throughout the year, including local festivals and gatherings. These events provide an opportunity for villagers to come together and celebrate their shared heritage.

Overall, Auchingoul offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle in the stunning Scottish countryside.

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Auchingoul Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.526663/-2.6517478 or Grid Reference NJ6148. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (1)

There are just three stones of this circle left, and they are partly obscured by stones gathered from the fields and dumped there. The nearest one is the west flanker, which has slipped down the slight slope before toppling. To its right is the east flanker, which has fallen forwards, and in the corner of the fence is what may have been a kerb stone. See Link

for more information. NJ6050 : Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

Anne Burgess

Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

In the foreground is the east flanker, which has toppled towards the camera position. At extreme left is the west flanker, which has slipped down the slope before falling over. The other stones are mostly boulders collected from the field, though one of them may be a kerb stone. See Link

for more information. NJ6050 : Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

Anne Burgess

Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

In the foreground is the fallen east flanker, the base of which (on the right) is in its original position. The other large stone is the west flanker, which has slid out of position before falling. Above the right-hand end of the east flanker is the tip of a stone which may have been a kerb stone of a now-vanished cairn. See Link

for more information. NJ6050 : Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

Anne Burgess

Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

This Ordnance Survey bench mark has been carved, in what archaeologists have described as an act of vandalism, on the upper surface of the fallen west flanker of the stone circle. See Link

for more information. NJ6050 : Bellman's Wood Recumbent Stone Circle (1)

Anne Burgess

View over the fields

Typical rolling hills in this part of Aberdeenshire.

Bill Harrison

Former tollhouse

Surveyed by the Milestone Society. This old toll house is on the A97 from Huntly to Aberchirder at Bridge of Marnoch. It is on the west side of the road just south of the bridge over the River Deveron. The safety barrier at the low stone bridge can just be seen in the photograph. The single storey house has been modernised with the addition of dormer windows but it is the classic shape of a tollhouse and is another 'guarding' a bridge.

Chris Minto

Woodhead Steading

Woodhead Farm by Auchingoul.

Andrew Wood

Wardwell Farm

A farm by Auchingoul.

Andrew Wood

Ploughing below Bellman's Wood

Bellman's Wood occupies the top of the slope above the B9117 near Marnoch.

Anne Burgess

Ploughing at Marnoch

A tractorman ploughs meticulous furrows in a field by the B9117 at Marnoch.

Anne Burgess

Telecommunications

A tiny whitewashed exchange and a traditional red telephone kiosk. I wonder how many people use kiosks these days?

Anne Burgess

Telephone Exchange and Castle

The ancient castle of Kinnairdy in the background, and the now redundant Bridge of Marnoch telephone exchange in the foreground.

Anne Burgess

Contrasting Crops

On the left, the green leaves of a crop of brassicas; to the right, the gold of cereal stubble.

Anne Burgess

Myreside

Sheep in a field beside the A97 near Bridge of Marnoch.

Anne Burgess

Mosshead

Farm buildings beside a minor road at Kinnairdy.

Anne Burgess

Glacial Landforms

The hollow is almost certainly a relic of the glaciers of the last Ice Age, carved by melting water.

Anne Burgess

Burn of Auchintoul

Looking upstream from the bridge at Mill of Kinnairdy. Compare with NJ6150 : A chicken run on the banks of the burn by Mill of Kinnairdy. taken eight years earlier, and note that the chicken run seems to have fallen into disuse.

Anne Burgess