Briggy Plantation

Wood, Forest in Fife

Scotland

Briggy Plantation

Fife fieldscape from Auchtertool Kirk Farm crops [barley, grass], Kirkton farm, woodland and, in the distance [3.3 km], Stoneyhall Hill.
Fife fieldscape from Auchtertool Kirk Credit: M J Richardson

Briggy Plantation, situated in Fife, Scotland, is a picturesque woodland area encompassing approximately 200 acres. This charming plantation is known for its dense forest, diverse wildlife, and tranquil surroundings, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

The woodland in Briggy Plantation is predominantly made up of native Scottish trees, including oak, birch, and pine, which form a lush canopy over the forest floor. This creates a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife, such as red squirrels, roe deer, and numerous bird species, including woodpeckers and owls. Visitors can often spot these creatures while exploring the plantation's well-maintained walking trails.

The plantation offers a range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Hiking and walking enthusiasts can explore the numerous trails that wind through the woodland, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and opportunities for wildlife spotting. Additionally, there are designated areas for picnicking, allowing visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the serenity of the environment.

Briggy Plantation also serves as an educational hub, hosting workshops and guided tours led by knowledgeable guides who provide insights into the local flora and fauna. These educational programs cater to both adults and children, fostering an appreciation for the natural world and the importance of conservation.

Overall, Briggy Plantation in Fife offers a remarkable natural escape, where visitors can reconnect with nature, enjoy recreational activities, and learn about the diverse ecosystems that thrive within this enchanting woodland.

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Briggy Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.083476/-3.2750023 or Grid Reference NT2088. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fife fieldscape from Auchtertool Kirk Farm crops [barley, grass], Kirkton farm, woodland and, in the distance [3.3 km], Stoneyhall Hill.
Fife fieldscape from Auchtertool Kirk
Farm crops [barley, grass], Kirkton farm, woodland and, in the distance [3.3 km], Stoneyhall Hill.
Auchtertool Parish Church For some, no doubt perfectly logical, reason a parish church a kilometre from the village. A relatively modern church on the site of an original 12th C Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/52988/auchtertool-parish-church" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/52988/auchtertool-parish-church">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>.
Auchtertool Parish Church
For some, no doubt perfectly logical, reason a parish church a kilometre from the village. A relatively modern church on the site of an original 12th C Church LinkExternal link.
Auchtertool Parish Church For some, no doubt perfectly logical, reason a parish church a kilometre from the village. A relatively modern church on the site of an original 12th C Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/52988/auchtertool-parish-church" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/52988/auchtertool-parish-church">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>.
Auchtertool Parish Church
For some, no doubt perfectly logical, reason a parish church a kilometre from the village. A relatively modern church on the site of an original 12th C Church LinkExternal link.
Auchtertool School Geology Project - 2010 A very competent account of a local primary school project displayed in Auchtertool churchyard.
Auchtertool School Geology Project - 2010
A very competent account of a local primary school project displayed in Auchtertool churchyard.
Auchtertool Kirk Burial ground extension - still plenty of vacancies!
Auchtertool Kirk
Burial ground extension - still plenty of vacancies!
Memorial to The Beadle's Daughter [1897-1987] Or possibly the Beadle's House, which stood on this site, just outside the entrance to Auchtertool Kirk. The plaque has a poem by Maureen Sangster [2010] <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7229928">NT2090 : The Beadle's Daughter</a>, one line of which reads:-

'Where I, as one of six, lived there stands the Kirk's portaloo'    [it was in a locked enclosure behind!]

and the refrain after each of the six verses is:-

And my Father rang the church bell
Mother cleaned the paint and pews
Getting rid of sticky fingerprints made by the Sunday School.

The poem was inspired by Mrs Jean Patterson, who was the youngest daughter of the last beadle of the church, John Hamilton; he lived with his family in the Beadle's house, built in 1897 and demolished in 1987 which stood near the kirk gate.
Memorial to The Beadle's Daughter [1897-1987]
Or possibly the Beadle's House, which stood on this site, just outside the entrance to Auchtertool Kirk. The plaque has a poem by Maureen Sangster [2010] NT2090 : The Beadle's Daughter, one line of which reads:- 'Where I, as one of six, lived there stands the Kirk's portaloo' [it was in a locked enclosure behind!] and the refrain after each of the six verses is:- And my Father rang the church bell Mother cleaned the paint and pews Getting rid of sticky fingerprints made by the Sunday School. The poem was inspired by Mrs Jean Patterson, who was the youngest daughter of the last beadle of the church, John Hamilton; he lived with his family in the Beadle's house, built in 1897 and demolished in 1987 which stood near the kirk gate.
The Beadle's Daughter A poem by Maureen Sangster, who was, I assume the Beadle's daughter, on a memorial at the entrance to Auchtertool Kirk <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7229921">NT2090 : Memorial to The Beadle's Daughter [1897-1987]</a>. The poem was inspired by Mrs Jean Patterson, who was the youngest daughter of the last beadle of the church, John Hamilton;  he lived with his family in the Beadle's house, built in 1897 and demolished in 1987 which stood near the kirk gate.
The Beadle's Daughter
A poem by Maureen Sangster, who was, I assume the Beadle's daughter, on a memorial at the entrance to Auchtertool Kirk NT2090 : Memorial to The Beadle's Daughter [1897-1987]. The poem was inspired by Mrs Jean Patterson, who was the youngest daughter of the last beadle of the church, John Hamilton; he lived with his family in the Beadle's house, built in 1897 and demolished in 1987 which stood near the kirk gate.
Auchtertool Kirk car park The gravel road which serves Auchtertool Kirk approaches the car parking area.
See article <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk">Link</a>
Auchtertool Kirk car park
The gravel road which serves Auchtertool Kirk approaches the car parking area. See article Link
Gates to former manse These gates guard the driveway of Candleford House which used to be the manse for Auchtertool Kirk.
See article <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk">Link</a>
Gates to former manse
These gates guard the driveway of Candleford House which used to be the manse for Auchtertool Kirk. See article Link
Cemetery gates From the car park of Auchtertool Kirk these gates lead to the current cemetery.
See article <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk">Link</a>
Cemetery gates
From the car park of Auchtertool Kirk these gates lead to the current cemetery. See article Link
Auchtertool Kirk Cemetery The small building is an equipment store.
See article <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk">Link</a>
Auchtertool Kirk Cemetery
The small building is an equipment store. See article Link
Auchtertool Kirk Cemetery See article <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk">Link</a>
Auchtertool Kirk Cemetery
See article Link
Auchtertool Kirk Cemetery These fallen gravestones are all relatively recent. Why they are lying down I have no idea.
See article <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk">Link</a>
Auchtertool Kirk Cemetery
These fallen gravestones are all relatively recent. Why they are lying down I have no idea. See article Link
Auchtertool Kirk Cemetery See article <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk">Link</a>
Auchtertool Kirk Cemetery
See article Link
Auchtertool Kirk car park The kirk is hidden in the trees to the right with only the access stairs visible. The blue roof of a portaloo can be seen behind a fence. It stands in a significant position.
See article <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk">Link</a>
Auchtertool Kirk car park
The kirk is hidden in the trees to the right with only the access stairs visible. The blue roof of a portaloo can be seen behind a fence. It stands in a significant position. See article Link
Auchtertool Kirk gates These gates lead to the stairs up to the kirk. Past the gates, in the centre of the image, is the beginning of a path (known as the 'Auchtertool Kirk path') which leads to the minor road between the B9157 and the B925. Known locally as the 'Puddledub Road' this minor road can be used to reach Auchtertool village.
See article <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk">Link</a>
Auchtertool Kirk gates
These gates lead to the stairs up to the kirk. Past the gates, in the centre of the image, is the beginning of a path (known as the 'Auchtertool Kirk path') which leads to the minor road between the B9157 and the B925. Known locally as the 'Puddledub Road' this minor road can be used to reach Auchtertool village. See article Link
Auchtertool Kirk path This is the beginning of the Auchtertool Kirk path which reaches the minor road known locally as 'Puddledub Road' which can be used to reach Auchtertool village.
See article <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk">Link</a>
Auchtertool Kirk path
This is the beginning of the Auchtertool Kirk path which reaches the minor road known locally as 'Puddledub Road' which can be used to reach Auchtertool village. See article Link
Auchtertool Kirk Seen from the Auchtertool Kirk path <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7261402">NT2090 : Auchtertool Kirk gates</a>
See article <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Auchtertool-Kirk">Link</a>
Auchtertool Kirk
Seen from the Auchtertool Kirk path NT2090 : Auchtertool Kirk gates See article Link
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Briggy Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT2088 (Lat: 56.083476, Lng: -3.2750023)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

What 3 Words

///prelude.polishing.performed. Near Burntisland, Fife

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