Firth Wood

Wood, Forest in Midlothian

Scotland

Firth Wood

Communication/TV masts near Howgate Doubled in number since Richard Webb&#039;s visit 5 years ago - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/108169">NT2559 : TV transmitter</a>. — Communication/TV masts near Howgate Credit: M J Richardson

Firth Wood is a beautiful woodland area located in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated near the village of Roslin, it covers a vast expanse of land and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is predominantly made up of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a diverse and vibrant landscape. Towering oak and beech trees provide a stunning canopy, while the evergreen spruces and firs add a touch of color throughout the year. This mixture of trees attracts a wide variety of bird species, making Firth Wood an ideal spot for birdwatching.

Tranquil walking trails wind their way through the wood, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. The paths are well-maintained and suitable for all levels of fitness, making it an accessible destination for families and individuals alike.

Firth Wood is also home to a rich array of wildlife. Deer, foxes, and squirrels are commonly spotted, while the occasional badger or hare may also make an appearance. The wood is teeming with flora, including bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic, which create a vibrant carpet during the springtime.

The wood is easily accessible by car, with ample parking available nearby. There are also picnic areas and benches dotted throughout the wood, providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Whether you are seeking a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, Firth Wood offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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Firth Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.835087/-3.1908262 or Grid Reference NT2560. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Communication/TV masts near Howgate

Doubled in number since Richard Webb's visit 5 years ago - NT2559 : TV transmitter.

M J Richardson

Sheep and pasture near Loanstone

With the NE end of the Pentland Hills in the distance, about 7km away. The power supply going to ground here no doubt supplies the two communication masts that are just out of view to the right NT2559 : Communication/TV masts near Howgate.

M J Richardson

Farmland and plantation near Fallhills

Rough and improved grassland on part of what might be part of Drummond Moor.

M J Richardson

Landfill, Drummond Moor

Beyond grass fields is a lined pit, now being filled with rubbish.

Richard Webb

Entrance to Loanstone

Alex McGregor

Paths by the North Esk, Valleyfield

The path and cycleway on the old Penicuik railway line has almost reached the terminus at Valleyfield, site of the old Penicuik station - see Link

for much more detail of its history. The path to the right keeps closer to the North Esk, rejoining the railway route near the new housing development at Eskmill.

Jim Barton

Houses at Valleyfield, Penicuik

Part of a recent development on the site of a former paper mill and the Penicuik railway station opened in 1872, closed in 1951 - see Link

for more details.

Jim Barton

Houses and the North Esk at Valleyfield, Penicuik

Part of a housing development at Valleyfield, where once stood Penicuik's first paper mill, opened in 1779, and the Penicuik railway station, terminus of the line from Edinburgh Waverley - see Link

for more background to the station and the line.

Jim Barton

Kirkyard of St. Mungo's Parish Church

When Sir John Sinclair carried out his survey of Scotland's 938 parishes in the 1790s, he received many detailed descriptions from his respondents, but probably none expressed a universal truth more profoundly than the laconic minister of Penicuik, Thomas McCourty, who wrote, "The people are of various sizes. They are like those of other parishes, many of them good, and some of them bad."

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Old St. Mungo's Parish Church

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Sir George Clerk Mausoleum, St Mungo's

Mausoleum built for Sir George Clerk (1787-1867). Link

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Sir George Clerk Mausoleum, St Mungo's

The Clerks Mausoleum in what was known historically as St. Kentigern's Kirkyrad (St. Kentigern being the anglicised name of St. Mungo)

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Table tombstones, St. Mungo's kirkyard

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Landfill gas power plant, Drummond Moor

Drummond Moor operated as a landfill site for many years, at what had originally been a sand quarry. The foreground is mounded domestic rubbish which has been capped and planted. Pipes have also been inserted to capture the methane released by rotting organic material. This is used to fuel a generator in the middle of the picture. A high voltage power line was laid under the road and through Roslin Glen to carry the electricity away.

John Kinross

Landfill site preparation, Drummond Moor

This is the last section of the Drummond Moor landfill site prepared to receive waste. The membrane is intended to prevent leakage of liquid leachate into the groundwater. This picture was taken in 2004; the site had closed by 2012.

John Kinross