Blackal Knowe Plantation

Wood, Forest in Perthshire

Scotland

Blackal Knowe Plantation

M90 crossing the Ochils The steep descent to Strathearn off the Ochil Hills. Unusually steep and bendy for a motorway.  I travelled on it the morning it opened, quite an improvement on the old road through Glen Farg.
M90 crossing the Ochils Credit: Richard Webb

Blackal Knowe Plantation is a distinctive woodland area located in Perthshire, Scotland. Spanning over a vast 500 acres, this plantation is renowned for its lush greenery and diverse range of tree species. It is nestled in the picturesque countryside, providing a serene and tranquil environment for visitors to explore.

The plantation is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, such as oaks, beeches, and birches. These trees offer a stunning display of colors during the autumn season, attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. Additionally, there are several coniferous species, including Scots pines and Douglas firs, which provide a contrasting texture and scent to the woodland.

The diverse range of flora and fauna found in Blackal Knowe Plantation makes it a haven for wildlife. Visitors may encounter various bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, while taking a leisurely stroll along the well-maintained trails. The plantation also provides a habitat for small mammals like squirrels and rabbits.

The management of the plantation focuses on preserving its natural beauty and ecological balance. Regular maintenance activities, such as selective tree felling and planting, are carried out to ensure the long-term sustainability of the woodland.

Blackal Knowe Plantation offers numerous recreational opportunities for visitors, including walking, hiking, and picnicking. The well-marked trails guide visitors through the enchanting woodland, allowing them to experience the peaceful ambiance and immerse themselves in nature.

Overall, Blackal Knowe Plantation is a remarkable woodland area in Perthshire, Scotland, boasting a diverse range of tree species, abundant wildlife, and a serene environment that provides a perfect escape from the bustling city life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.305246/-3.3952942 or Grid Reference NO1313. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M90 crossing the Ochils The steep descent to Strathearn off the Ochil Hills. Unusually steep and bendy for a motorway.  I travelled on it the morning it opened, quite an improvement on the old road through Glen Farg.
M90 crossing the Ochils
The steep descent to Strathearn off the Ochil Hills. Unusually steep and bendy for a motorway. I travelled on it the morning it opened, quite an improvement on the old road through Glen Farg.
Little Fildie A ruin overlooking the M90.
Little Fildie
A ruin overlooking the M90.
Lane near Fordel The single track alternative to the M90 near Glenfarg.
Lane near Fordel
The single track alternative to the M90 near Glenfarg.
Wind farm road, Lochelbank As is usual practice, a road has been built by the wind farm constructors around the farm. The Aberdeen Angus bull was rather keen to cross it.
Wind farm road, Lochelbank
As is usual practice, a road has been built by the wind farm constructors around the farm. The Aberdeen Angus bull was rather keen to cross it.
Turnips, Lochelbank
Turnips, Lochelbank
Field, Lochelbank Lumpy ground on the Ochil Hills igneous rock.
Field, Lochelbank
Lumpy ground on the Ochil Hills igneous rock.
Basalt outcrop, Lochelbank The ground looks quarried here.
Basalt outcrop, Lochelbank
The ground looks quarried here.
Wind farm roads, Lochelbank An older wind farm with relatively inoffensive turbines, much smaller than those usually built today.
Wind farm roads, Lochelbank
An older wind farm with relatively inoffensive turbines, much smaller than those usually built today.
Cattle, Lochelbank The road serves the wind farm.
Cattle, Lochelbank
The road serves the wind farm.
Turbines, Lochelbank By today's standards these are small turbines and relatively well hidden in views.
Turbines, Lochelbank
By today's standards these are small turbines and relatively well hidden in views.
Field, Lochelbank Sometimes you can look in other directions from the wind turbines.
Field, Lochelbank
Sometimes you can look in other directions from the wind turbines.
Cairn Geddes Possible Bronze Age site - a stone coffin was once found here, (glenfarg.org).
Cairn Geddes
Possible Bronze Age site - a stone coffin was once found here, (glenfarg.org).
Signpost, Wallace Road The diversion sign dates the building of the wind farm to 2011.
Signpost, Wallace Road
The diversion sign dates the building of the wind farm to 2011.
West Dron Hill Farm Now ruined: beside the Wallace Road.
West Dron Hill Farm
Now ruined: beside the Wallace Road.
Dron Hill With small quarry.
Dron Hill
With small quarry.
The Dron Burn Grassy uplands in the Ochil Hills you pass by on the M90.
The Dron Burn
Grassy uplands in the Ochil Hills you pass by on the M90.
On Dron Hill Ochils grassland.
On Dron Hill
Ochils grassland.
Ash tree, Dron Hill A boundary between rough grazing and an arable field.
Ash tree, Dron Hill
A boundary between rough grazing and an arable field.
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Blackal Knowe Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NO1313 (Lat: 56.305246, Lng: -3.3952942)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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