Sawmill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Fife

Scotland

Sawmill Plantation

A Humourous Epitaph This is definitely the most eccentric gravestone I have come across so far. Why it has big stars for ears is the first question that comes to mind - it looks like a Snapchat filter ahead of time.
The epitaph took a bit of deciphering but I&#039;m pretty sure the following is a fairly accurate transcription:
MY GLASS IS RVN
MY TYM IS SPENT
AND FOR MY SINS I SHOULD REPENT
It is almost unheard of to read anything so light-hearted on a gravestone and it is rather like the dead man is entering the afterlife - though it would seem unlikely he bought into religion too much on the basis of this - with a smile and a wink!
There is fresh earth around the stone. This usually signifies that the headstone had become unstable over time and has recently been righted. However it still sits at a jaunty angle. This guy&#039;s not just having the last laugh, he seems to be having all the laughs! — A Humourous Epitaph Credit: Ian Dodds

Sawmill Plantation, located in Fife, Scotland, is a renowned woodland area known for its vast stretches of wood and forest. Spread across an impressive expanse of land, the plantation is a haven for nature enthusiasts, researchers, and anyone seeking solace in the midst of nature's beauty.

The plantation is primarily composed of various species of trees, including oak, birch, pine, and beech. These trees, some of which are centuries old, create a dense canopy that provides shelter to numerous wildlife species such as deer, birds, and squirrels. The diverse ecosystem supports a wide range of flora and fauna, making Sawmill Plantation a thriving biodiversity hotspot.

Visitors to Sawmill Plantation can explore the area through a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing them to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the forest. The paths wind through the plantation, offering stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape and glimpses of its rich wildlife. Nature enthusiasts can also indulge in birdwatching, as the plantation is home to a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and finches.

Sawmill Plantation is not only a natural treasure but also a site of historical significance. In the past, the plantation was an active sawmill, providing timber for various purposes. Today, remnants of the old sawmill can still be found, serving as a reminder of the area's industrial past.

Overall, Sawmill Plantation in Fife is a captivating destination for those who appreciate the beauty of nature. Its thriving woodland, diverse wildlife, and historical significance make it an ideal place for exploration, relaxation, and gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.068284/-3.6648341 or Grid Reference NS9687. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A Humourous Epitaph

This is definitely the most eccentric gravestone I have come across so far. Why it has big stars for ears is the first question that comes to mind - it looks like a Snapchat filter ahead of time. The epitaph took a bit of deciphering but I'm pretty sure the following is a fairly accurate transcription: MY GLASS IS RVN MY TYM IS SPENT AND FOR MY SINS I SHOULD REPENT It is almost unheard of to read anything so light-hearted on a gravestone and it is rather like the dead man is entering the afterlife - though it would seem unlikely he bought into religion too much on the basis of this - with a smile and a wink! There is fresh earth around the stone. This usually signifies that the headstone had become unstable over time and has recently been righted. However it still sits at a jaunty angle. This guy's not just having the last laugh, he seems to be having all the laughs!

Ian Dodds

A985 north of Culross, Fife

Alpin Stewart

Devilla Forest at sunset

The forest is a haven for horse riders. Red squirrels and deer are often seen.

Ian Mitchell

The forest floor

Rich autumn colours on the ground in this largely coniferous forest.

Ian Mitchell

Devilla Forest

Solitary tree in an area of clearfell taken while at an orienteering event in the forest.

Colin Inverarity

Keir Dam, Sawmill Plantation

I think I read somewhere that the water from the pond was used for some local industry but I can't remember what. Perhaps someone could help ?

Colin Inverarity

Sawmill Plantation, Devilla Forest

Scots Pine with a pile of cut timber.

Colin Inverarity

SOSOL9, Devilla Forest

An orienteering event in the forest for the South of Scotland Orienteering League.

Colin Inverarity

After Their Run

Most Sundays, the length and breadth of the country you will find slightly deranged people braving all weathers fighting through thickets, wading across marshes, traversing open fells in the pursuit of the perfect run.

Colin Inverarity

KFO A blatant plug for Kingdom of Fife Orienteers who adapted well when the generator powering the computers which download the information from the electronic controls packed in just before the start of the event.

KFO

A blatant plug for Kingdom of Fife Orienteers who adapted well when the generator powering the computers which download the information from the electronic controls packed in just before the start of the event.

Colin Inverarity

Forestry Track, Devilla

The forest is popular for walking, horse riding, mountain biking and orienteering.

Colin Inverarity

Swans on Keir Dam

You might just be able to see 2 small white blobs in the middle distance. The pond is now somewhat overgrown with reeds.

Colin Inverarity

Access Road

Emergency access road to Longannet Power Station.

Paul McIlroy

Marker

For an underground pipe or cable.

Paul McIlroy

Pylons

Coming from Longannet Power Station.

Paul McIlroy

West Kirk Culross

This ruined church lies about 1 mile north-west of Culross Abbey but can be approached by a footpath leading up from the west carpark. The West Kirk has also been known as the Wester Kirk, the Old Parish Church and St Michaels. It was the parish church of Culross until the Reformation. It is a small simple church, oblong in plan, with a crow-stepped mortuary aisle added to the south side at a later date. The church has been in ruins since before 1633. An Act of Parliament in 1633 states ‘the kirk callit the paroche kirk of Culrois is ane old kirk quhairine seruice is not nor hes not beine vsit since memorie of man, and is altogether rwinous, decayit, and falline downe in divers pairts.’ The graveyard contains many fascinating stones dating from 1620 onwards.

Paul McIlroy