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Bog Wood

Wood, Forest in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Bog Wood

Art work on a grassy hillside On the track to Little Sparta, and related to the artworks of Ian Finlay Hamilton that are displayed there, and his battle with Strathclyde Region, who disagreed with his interpretation of his garden as a temple, and so exempt from rates. The bronze plaque bears a relief of a machine gun with the inscription [above] BEGIN WITH ME: ARCADIAN NOTES and [below] VIRGIL, ECLOGUE VIII and, separately beneath, FEBRUARY 4 1983. It commemorates the First Battle of Little Sparta on that date, when Sheriff Officers arrived to take possession of goods in lieu of tax, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/little-sparta-making-masterpiece-1496609://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/131445/third-anniversary-of-the-first-battle-of-little-sparta-febru" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/little-sparta-making-masterpiece-1496609://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/131445/third-anniversary-of-the-first-battle-of-little-sparta-febru">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> . The machine gun is a play on Virgil's flute in Eclogue VIII, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://classics.mit.edu/Virgil/eclogue.8.viii.html," rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://classics.mit.edu/Virgil/eclogue.8.viii.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> in which a lot of fluting in Arcadia seems to go on.
Art work on a grassy hillside Credit: M J Richardson

Bog Wood is a forest located in the county of Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Bogside, approximately 10 miles southeast of the city of Glasgow. Covering an area of around 500 acres, Bog Wood is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The forest is characterized by its wet and boggy terrain, which provides a unique habitat for various plant species. Bog Wood is home to a wide range of trees such as oak, birch, and pine, as well as an abundance of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers. The damp conditions also attract a variety of wildlife, including birds, insects, and small mammals like red squirrels and badgers.

Several walking trails have been established within Bog Wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. These paths offer a mix of easy and moderate difficulty levels, catering to different fitness levels and interests. Along the way, hikers can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including picturesque streams and ponds.

Bog Wood is managed by the local Lanarkshire Woodland Trust, which works to preserve and protect the forest's ecosystem. They organize regular conservation events and educational programs to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining this unique woodland environment.

Overall, Bog Wood in Lanarkshire offers a peaceful and enchanting escape into nature, where visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquility of the forest and discover its hidden treasures.

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Bog Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.707463/-3.493305 or Grid Reference NT0647. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Art work on a grassy hillside On the track to Little Sparta, and related to the artworks of Ian Finlay Hamilton that are displayed there, and his battle with Strathclyde Region, who disagreed with his interpretation of his garden as a temple, and so exempt from rates. The bronze plaque bears a relief of a machine gun with the inscription [above] BEGIN WITH ME: ARCADIAN NOTES and [below] VIRGIL, ECLOGUE VIII and, separately beneath, FEBRUARY 4 1983. It commemorates the First Battle of Little Sparta on that date, when Sheriff Officers arrived to take possession of goods in lieu of tax, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/little-sparta-making-masterpiece-1496609://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/131445/third-anniversary-of-the-first-battle-of-little-sparta-febru" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/little-sparta-making-masterpiece-1496609://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/131445/third-anniversary-of-the-first-battle-of-little-sparta-febru">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> . The machine gun is a play on Virgil's flute in Eclogue VIII, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://classics.mit.edu/Virgil/eclogue.8.viii.html," rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://classics.mit.edu/Virgil/eclogue.8.viii.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> in which a lot of fluting in Arcadia seems to go on.
Art work on a grassy hillside
On the track to Little Sparta, and related to the artworks of Ian Finlay Hamilton that are displayed there, and his battle with Strathclyde Region, who disagreed with his interpretation of his garden as a temple, and so exempt from rates. The bronze plaque bears a relief of a machine gun with the inscription [above] BEGIN WITH ME: ARCADIAN NOTES and [below] VIRGIL, ECLOGUE VIII and, separately beneath, FEBRUARY 4 1983. It commemorates the First Battle of Little Sparta on that date, when Sheriff Officers arrived to take possession of goods in lieu of tax, see LinkExternal link . The machine gun is a play on Virgil's flute in Eclogue VIII, see LinkExternal link in which a lot of fluting in Arcadia seems to go on.
Farmland near Walston Sheep grazing close to the right of way between Elsrickle and Walston. There is a clear track on the Elsrickle side of the hill but only a vague trace of a route across the farmland here.
Farmland near Walston
Sheep grazing close to the right of way between Elsrickle and Walston. There is a clear track on the Elsrickle side of the hill but only a vague trace of a route across the farmland here.
Black Mount View from Ewe Hill.
Black Mount
View from Ewe Hill.
Track under Newholm Hill Road running up to a quarry in a glacial meltwater channel.
Track under Newholm Hill
Road running up to a quarry in a glacial meltwater channel.
Quarry, Newholm Hill Colourful rock in a small quarry behind Newholm Hill.
Quarry, Newholm Hill
Colourful rock in a small quarry behind Newholm Hill.
Moorland slopes, Black Mount Heather above Walston.
Moorland slopes, Black Mount
Heather above Walston.
Walston Walston seen from the path over from Elsrickle.
Walston
Walston seen from the path over from Elsrickle.
Walston Sheep pasture and a small village seen from the path which crosses the shoulder of Blackmount from Elsrickle.
Walston
Sheep pasture and a small village seen from the path which crosses the shoulder of Blackmount from Elsrickle.
Northern slopes of Black Mount Rough grazing above Walston.
Northern slopes of Black Mount
Rough grazing above Walston.
Pasture and Black Mount Field above Walston with Black Mount (516m, 257m prominence) in the background. Black Mount is mostly covered in heather.
Pasture and Black Mount
Field above Walston with Black Mount (516m, 257m prominence) in the background. Black Mount is mostly covered in heather.
Path between Elsrickle and Walston No longer visible on the ground, an old route between Elsrickle and Walston, seen just above Walston.
Path between Elsrickle and Walston
No longer visible on the ground, an old route between Elsrickle and Walston, seen just above Walston.
North side of Black Mount Looking uphill from Walston towards Boreland Hill.
North side of Black Mount
Looking uphill from Walston towards Boreland Hill.
Winter Burn The Winter Burn flowing off Black Mount.
Winter Burn
The Winter Burn flowing off Black Mount.
Ha Burn The burn has become a drain for the wet Medwin plain.
Ha Burn
The burn has become a drain for the wet Medwin plain.
Winter fodder crop Cattle in a nearly exhausted kale field. Soon the new grass should be growing and they will be moved.
Winter fodder crop
Cattle in a nearly exhausted kale field. Soon the new grass should be growing and they will be moved.
Large field, Weston Stubble from the previous year's crop (spring barley). I expect that the field would have been ploughed soon after my visit.
Large field, Weston
Stubble from the previous year's crop (spring barley). I expect that the field would have been ploughed soon after my visit.
Newly planted woodland I was here just under three weeks earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2269961">NT0548 : Felled woodland</a>. Since then the former conifer block <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1323053">NT0548 : Forestry operations</a> has been planted with broadleaved trees in Tuley tubes.
Newly planted woodland
I was here just under three weeks earlier NT0548 : Felled woodland. Since then the former conifer block NT0548 : Forestry operations has been planted with broadleaved trees in Tuley tubes.
Anston Bridge Less than three weeks later than: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2269978">NT0548 : Anston Bridge</a> and a new woodland has appeared.
Anston Bridge
Less than three weeks later than: NT0548 : Anston Bridge and a new woodland has appeared.
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Bog Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT0647 (Lat: 55.707463, Lng: -3.493305)

Unitary Authority: South Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

What 3 Words

///roving.wagers.hence. Near Carnwath, South Lanarkshire

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