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Daisylea Plantation

Wood, Forest in West Lothian

Scotland

Daisylea Plantation

Easter Greenhill Looking uphill to Easter Greenhill from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468429">NS8971 : Bridge south of Holehouse</a>.
Easter Greenhill Credit: Anne Burgess

Daisylea Plantation is a picturesque wooded area located in West Lothian, Scotland. Spanning over several acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The plantation is known for its dense forests, lush greenery, and diverse wildlife, making it a popular destination for those seeking a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

The woodlands of Daisylea Plantation are predominantly composed of native tree species such as oak, birch, and pine, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. The tall, majestic trees provide ample shade and shelter, forming a canopy that adds to the enchanting atmosphere of the area. The forest floor is covered in a carpet of moss and ferns, adding to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

The plantation is home to numerous wildlife species, including deer, foxes, rabbits, and a variety of bird species. The area offers a sanctuary for these creatures, allowing them to thrive in their natural habitat undisturbed. Birdwatchers can spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various migratory birds throughout the year.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Daisylea Plantation offers a network of well-maintained trails and pathways that crisscross through the woodlands. These paths provide an opportunity for visitors to explore the plantation at their own pace, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. The plantation also features picnic areas and benches, allowing visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings.

Overall, Daisylea Plantation is a hidden gem in West Lothian, providing a serene and picturesque escape for those seeking solace in nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.920418/-3.7331912 or Grid Reference NS9171. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Easter Greenhill Looking uphill to Easter Greenhill from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468429">NS8971 : Bridge south of Holehouse</a>.
Easter Greenhill
Looking uphill to Easter Greenhill from NS8971 : Bridge south of Holehouse.
Grazing Land Grassy fields beside the minor road north of Armadale.
Grazing Land
Grassy fields beside the minor road north of Armadale.
Bing, Woodend Colliery Now landscaped. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1120890">NS9269 : Bings, Woodend</a>
Bing, Woodend Colliery
Now landscaped. NS9269 : Bings, Woodend
Site of Woodend Colliery A few years earlier there was a lot of activity here with material being taken off the bings. Now all is quiet and grassed over.
Site of Woodend Colliery
A few years earlier there was a lot of activity here with material being taken off the bings. Now all is quiet and grassed over.
Dumping Ground The site of Woodend Colliery has been used as a convenient dumping ground for earth and boulders. The orange boulder in the foreground, believe it or not, is the same rock as the grey ones round about - it is a mafic rock with a high iron content, and its surface has literally rusted!
Dumping Ground
The site of Woodend Colliery has been used as a convenient dumping ground for earth and boulders. The orange boulder in the foreground, believe it or not, is the same rock as the grey ones round about - it is a mafic rock with a high iron content, and its surface has literally rusted!
Nether Hillhouse The farm buildings are at the top of the slope above the Mad Burn.
Nether Hillhouse
The farm buildings are at the top of the slope above the Mad Burn.
Fields near Over Hillhouse Pale stubble contrasts with the green and purple of the thistles and fireweed at the roadside.
Fields near Over Hillhouse
Pale stubble contrasts with the green and purple of the thistles and fireweed at the roadside.
Former Quarry The First Series six-inch Ordnance Survey map shows a large number of tiny whinstone quarries in this area. Whinstone is the quarrymen's term for hard crystalline rock that geologists now recognise as dolerite. Interestingly, the late Victorian six-inch map doesn't show a large quarry here, so the whole thing must have been opened, worked and abandoned in the course of the 20th century.
Former Quarry
The First Series six-inch Ordnance Survey map shows a large number of tiny whinstone quarries in this area. Whinstone is the quarrymen's term for hard crystalline rock that geologists now recognise as dolerite. Interestingly, the late Victorian six-inch map doesn't show a large quarry here, so the whole thing must have been opened, worked and abandoned in the course of the 20th century.
Disused Quarry The First Series six-inch Ordnance Survey map shows a large number of tiny whinstone quarries in this area. Whinstone is the quarrymen's term for hard crystalline rock that geologists now recognise as dolerite. Interestingly, the late Victorian six-inch map doesn't show a large quarry here, so the whole thing must have been opened, worked and abandoned in the course of the 20th century.
Disused Quarry
The First Series six-inch Ordnance Survey map shows a large number of tiny whinstone quarries in this area. Whinstone is the quarrymen's term for hard crystalline rock that geologists now recognise as dolerite. Interestingly, the late Victorian six-inch map doesn't show a large quarry here, so the whole thing must have been opened, worked and abandoned in the course of the 20th century.
Old Quarry The First Series six-inch Ordnance Survey map shows a large number of tiny whinstone quarries in this area. Whinstone is the quarrymen's term for hard crystalline rock that geologists now recognise as dolerite. Interestingly, the late Victorian six-inch map doesn't show a large quarry here, so the whole thing must have been opened, worked and abandoned in the course of the 20th century.
Old Quarry
The First Series six-inch Ordnance Survey map shows a large number of tiny whinstone quarries in this area. Whinstone is the quarrymen's term for hard crystalline rock that geologists now recognise as dolerite. Interestingly, the late Victorian six-inch map doesn't show a large quarry here, so the whole thing must have been opened, worked and abandoned in the course of the 20th century.
Eco House near Blackcraig A new house with an impressive array of solar panels.
Eco House near Blackcraig
A new house with an impressive array of solar panels.
United Reformed Church A simple church with a narrow Venetian window over the door and a pyramid-topped bell cote, built in 1860 as a Congregational church, and now, following a series of mergers, part of the United Reformed Church. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.urc.org.uk/about-us.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.urc.org.uk/about-us.html">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>.
United Reformed Church
A simple church with a narrow Venetian window over the door and a pyramid-topped bell cote, built in 1860 as a Congregational church, and now, following a series of mergers, part of the United Reformed Church. See LinkExternal link.
Main Street Like so many other villages, Avonbridge was extended in the mid 20th century with the addition of these serried blocks of council houses.
Main Street
Like so many other villages, Avonbridge was extended in the mid 20th century with the addition of these serried blocks of council houses.
Poor Land near Bulliondale The rushes and scrubby grass immediately tell the observer that this is wet ground that must have been hard to cultivate in the days before mechanical aids came along. There's just a glimpse of a roof at Bulliondale in the distance.
Poor Land near Bulliondale
The rushes and scrubby grass immediately tell the observer that this is wet ground that must have been hard to cultivate in the days before mechanical aids came along. There's just a glimpse of a roof at Bulliondale in the distance.
Pipeline - Do Not Excavate That is the wording on the smaller notice close to the ground. Whether it's gas or oil, I do not know.
Pipeline - Do Not Excavate
That is the wording on the smaller notice close to the ground. Whether it's gas or oil, I do not know.
Fields near Linhouse The land slopes gently up from Linhouse to an unnamed low hill.
Fields near Linhouse
The land slopes gently up from Linhouse to an unnamed low hill.
Convenience store and Post Office, Avonbridge On Main Street.
Convenience store and Post Office, Avonbridge
On Main Street.
Rough grazing near Blackfaulds
Rough grazing near Blackfaulds
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Daisylea Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NS9171 (Lat: 55.920418, Lng: -3.7331912)

Unitary Authority: West Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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