Black Wood

Wood, Forest in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Black Wood

Canoes on the River Beauly at Aigas Dam Credit: Mike Pennington

Black Wood is a dense forest located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 13 square kilometres, the forest is known for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty. The towering trees, including oak, pine, and birch, create a dense canopy that provides habitat for a variety of wildlife species.

Visitors to Black Wood can explore the forest through a network of well-marked trails that wind through the trees and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The forest is also home to several species of birds, including red kites and ospreys, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Black Wood has a rich cultural history. The forest is believed to have been inhabited by humans for thousands of years, with evidence of ancient settlements and burial sites scattered throughout the area.

Overall, Black Wood is a peaceful and tranquil place where visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in nature. Whether you're a nature lover, a history buff, or simply looking for a quiet retreat, Black Wood has something to offer everyone.

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Black Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.463127/-4.5539039 or Grid Reference NH4644. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Canoes on the River Beauly at Aigas Dam

Mike Pennington

Road to Culour, Breacachy

Richard Webb

Frozen lochan in Ruttle Wood

A track runs down the hill from Fanellan, past this lochan/pond, then towards the Eilean Aigas driveway. A few parts of the track were covered with ice today. This lochan isn't marked on the OS 1:50,000 or 1:25,000 maps. Maybe it has been created fairly recently.

Craig Wallace

River Beauly at Teanassie

Looking upstream, just below the dam.

Mike Pennington

River Beauly at Crask of Aigas

The gorge just above the dam.

Mike Pennington

Eyot in the River Beauly at Aigas

Mike Pennington

Aigas Power Station

Plenty of water in the river today, it is pouring down the spillway, and spraying up a fair bit. The power station is on the River Beauly, and is part of the Affric-Beauly hydro-electric scheme, along with Kilmorack Power Station a short distance downstream. For a similar view with less water, see NH4743 : Aigas Power Station

Craig Wallace

Teanassie Primary School

Teanassie Primary School is a small school, for pupils from the rural areas around Kilmorack and Struy. The main school building dates from 1877, plus there are several demountable units in use. The name Teanassie may be from the Gaelic for "house of the drover's stance" (taigh an fhasaidh) or possibly "house of the waterfall" (taigh an easa).

Craig Wallace

A glimpse of the River Beauly at Teanassie

Just below one of the power stations.

Mike Pennington

Power station at Teanassie on the River Beauly

Partly obscured by summer leaves.

Mike Pennington

Kilmorack Hall

Mike Pennington

Minor track through Ruttle Wood

It looks like this forest track isn't used much. It is rather overgrown and muddy in places, and here it is obstructed by a fallen tree. This part of the woods has a mixture of trees - it looks like pine on the left, and birch down the slope to the right.

Craig Wallace

River Beauly

The River Beauly upstream of Kilmorack Dam

John MacKenzie

Outlook over the Gorge on the River Beauly

A parking area and picnic tables have been well sited above the River Beauly, so that ornithologists amongst others can observe the comings and goings of birds of prey and woodland birds.

Julian Paren