Dramore Wood

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Dramore Wood

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn.  Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.
Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 Credit: Graham Ovens

Dramore Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers alike. The wood is situated in the scenic Tweed Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and the glistening River Tweed.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. These trees provide a habitat for numerous species of wildlife, such as red squirrels, roe deer, and a variety of bird species. The tranquil atmosphere of Dramore Wood offers visitors an opportunity to observe and connect with nature.

Several well-maintained trails wind their way through the wood, catering to different levels of difficulty. These paths allow visitors to explore the wood at their own pace, taking in the breathtaking views and immersing themselves in the peaceful surroundings. Along the trails, there are informative signposts that provide interesting facts about the woodland's flora and fauna.

Dramore Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), reflecting its ecological importance and the need for its preservation. The wood is managed by local authorities, ensuring that it remains a cherished natural resource for future generations.

Visitors to Dramore Wood can enjoy a range of activities, including picnicking, wildlife spotting, and photography. With its natural beauty and serene ambiance, Dramore Wood is a haven for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Scottish countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.6121/-3.3277688 or Grid Reference NT1636. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn.  Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.
Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022
This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.
Dawyck Botanic Garden Near the entrance and cafe, heading out into the garden.
Dawyck Botanic Garden
Near the entrance and cafe, heading out into the garden.
Azalea Terrace, Dawyck The Dawyck gardens specialise in rhododendrons from cool climates, some returned from expeditions to the eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Azalea Terrace, Dawyck
The Dawyck gardens specialise in rhododendrons from cool climates, some returned from expeditions to the eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Woodland, Dawyck Botanic Garden Mostly birch here but still with some of the specimen conifers.
Woodland, Dawyck Botanic Garden
Mostly birch here but still with some of the specimen conifers.
Ride, Dawyck Botanic Gardens
Ride, Dawyck Botanic Gardens
Rhododendron, Dawyck Botanic Gardens One of the many rhododendrons in the collection here, many gathered in expeditions to eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Rhododendron, Dawyck Botanic Gardens
One of the many rhododendrons in the collection here, many gathered in expeditions to eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Bridge, Dynamo Pond On the Scrape Burn near the deer fence at the top of the botanic gardens.
Bridge, Dynamo Pond
On the Scrape Burn near the deer fence at the top of the botanic gardens.
Sculpture, Dawyck Botanic Garden
Sculpture, Dawyck Botanic Garden
Making silage bales, Stobo A tractor with a baler collecting up grass for silage in a field next to the River Tweed.
Making silage bales, Stobo
A tractor with a baler collecting up grass for silage in a field next to the River Tweed.
Silage making, Stobo Two tractors at work, one raking the grass into rows and the other producing round bales.
Silage making, Stobo
Two tractors at work, one raking the grass into rows and the other producing round bales.
John Buchan Way near Harrowhope Summer grasses in the meadow alongside the Easton Burn.
John Buchan Way near Harrowhope
Summer grasses in the meadow alongside the Easton Burn.
On the track to Stobo An estate track following the course of the Weston Burn towards Home Farm.
On the track to Stobo
An estate track following the course of the Weston Burn towards Home Farm.
Tree planting on Harrow Hill Broadleaved trees have been planted around the edge of the clear-felled section shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6789832">NT1637 : Clear-felled ground, Harrow Hill</a>.
Tree planting on Harrow Hill
Broadleaved trees have been planted around the edge of the clear-felled section shown in NT1637 : Clear-felled ground, Harrow Hill.
Silage bales at Stobo Silage baling in the field shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7223568">NT1837 : Making silage bales, Stobo</a> has now been completed. When we passed this spot about an hour later, the bales were being machine-wrapped in black plastic to finish the process.
Silage bales at Stobo
Silage baling in the field shown in NT1837 : Making silage bales, Stobo has now been completed. When we passed this spot about an hour later, the bales were being machine-wrapped in black plastic to finish the process.
Autumn colour at Dawyck The Scrape Burn with a lot of water after a wet October.
Autumn colour at Dawyck
The Scrape Burn with a lot of water after a wet October.
Autumn colour at Dawyck Wind and rain have stripped off much of the autumn colour, but this maple still stands out, bright crimson.
Autumn colour at Dawyck
Wind and rain have stripped off much of the autumn colour, but this maple still stands out, bright crimson.
Stobo Castle, Near Peebles Stobo Castle Health Spa
Stobo Castle, Near Peebles
Stobo Castle Health Spa
Stobo Castle, Near Peebles Stobo Castle Health Spa
Stobo Castle, Near Peebles
Stobo Castle Health Spa
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Dramore Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT1636 (Lat: 55.6121, Lng: -3.3277688)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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