Haystoun Old Wood

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Haystoun Old Wood

Peebles High School Top ccntre - below the tree line. A number of the older pupils have part-time work in the local hotels. — Peebles High School Credit: Anthony O'Neil

Haystoun Old Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Situated near the village of Haystoun, the wood covers a vast area and boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna. It is a prime example of a well-preserved ancient woodland, with some parts dating back several centuries.

The wood features a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, birch, beech, and pine. The lush greenery offers a serene and tranquil environment for visitors to enjoy. The canopy of trees provides shelter for a variety of wildlife, including deer, red squirrels, and a plethora of bird species. It is a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike.

Visitors can explore the wood via a network of well-marked trails that wind through the forest. These trails offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it an ideal spot for hiking and walking. In spring, the woodland floor comes alive with a vibrant display of wildflowers, adding to the area's natural beauty.

Additionally, Haystoun Old Wood has historical significance. It is believed to have been part of the ancient hunting grounds of Scottish royalty, and remnants of old hunting lodges can still be found within the wood. The wood is also associated with local folklore and legends, adding an air of mystique to the area.

Overall, Haystoun Old Wood is a captivating destination for nature lovers, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical intrigue.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.633842/-3.174007 or Grid Reference NT2638. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Peebles High School Top ccntre - below the tree line. A number of the older pupils have part-time work in the local hotels.

Peebles High School

Top ccntre - below the tree line. A number of the older pupils have part-time work in the local hotels.

Priorsford footbridge River Tweed, Peebles

Priorsford footbridge

River Tweed, Peebles

Pine trees above Upper Newby Some eye-catching pines at the edge of a small plantation on the steep end of the ridge descending from Hundleshope Heights.

Pine trees above Upper Newby

Some eye-catching pines at the edge of a small plantation on the steep end of the ridge descending from Hundleshope Heights.

Milestone at Kingsmeadows, Peebles The One Mile marker on Kingsmeadows Road. An overgrown footpath just to the left leads to the riverside.

Milestone at Kingsmeadows, Peebles

The One Mile marker on Kingsmeadows Road. An overgrown footpath just to the left leads to the riverside.

Old summerhouse, Kingsmeadows An old summerhouse or other outbuilding in the grounds of Kingsmeadows House. Kingsmeadows used to belong to the Hay family until its sale in 1920. Much of the surrounding land was compulsorily purchased to build houses in the early 1960s, but the big house and immediate gardens were bought by the current owners, the Standard Life insurance company. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://historyofpeebles.com/Page178.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://historyofpeebles.com/Page178.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> for more background to Kingsmeadows.

Old summerhouse, Kingsmeadows

An old summerhouse or other outbuilding in the grounds of Kingsmeadows House. Kingsmeadows used to belong to the Hay family until its sale in 1920. Much of the surrounding land was compulsorily purchased to build houses in the early 1960s, but the big house and immediate gardens were bought by the current owners, the Standard Life insurance company. See Link

for more background to Kingsmeadows.

Remnant of the Wire Bridge, Peebles The post in the foreground appears to be the only surviving part of a former suspension footbridge across the Tweed here. It was a private bridge for the Kingsmeadows estate, connecting with Wire Bridge Cottage, just in view across the river. Further historical background and a photograph of the bridge are given in &#039;Peebles Remembered&#039; published by The Tweeddale Society in 2005.

Remnant of the Wire Bridge, Peebles

The post in the foreground appears to be the only surviving part of a former suspension footbridge across the Tweed here. It was a private bridge for the Kingsmeadows estate, connecting with Wire Bridge Cottage, just in view across the river. Further historical background and a photograph of the bridge are given in 'Peebles Remembered' published by The Tweeddale Society in 2005.

Road signs near Edderston The Old Manor Brig has been closed to vehicles with apparently little prospect of re-opening, so these new signs clarify the access along the minor road past Edderston farm to the Manor Sware car parks.

Road signs near Edderston

The Old Manor Brig has been closed to vehicles with apparently little prospect of re-opening, so these new signs clarify the access along the minor road past Edderston farm to the Manor Sware car parks.

Decorated trees, Eshiels Community Woodland Trees with a brighter look at the site of the Eshiels Youth Sculpture Project in this part of the woodland by the Tweed - see also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1306105">NT2739 : Eshiels Youth Sculpture project</a>.

Decorated trees, Eshiels Community Woodland

Trees with a brighter look at the site of the Eshiels Youth Sculpture Project in this part of the woodland by the Tweed - see also NT2739 : Eshiels Youth Sculpture project.

The Tweed near Scotsmill Looking upstream with some of the new houses at Whitehaugh on the edge of Peebles in view.

The Tweed near Scotsmill

Looking upstream with some of the new houses at Whitehaugh on the edge of Peebles in view.

Scotsmill by the Tweed Houses on the S bank upstream of the Kailzie Estate.

Scotsmill by the Tweed

Houses on the S bank upstream of the Kailzie Estate.

Peebles sewage works Filter beds at Eshiels; the path and cycleway from Cardrona passes to the right, following the former Peebles - Galashiels railway line.

Peebles sewage works

Filter beds at Eshiels; the path and cycleway from Cardrona passes to the right, following the former Peebles - Galashiels railway line.

Ready for winter, Eshiels Depot A silo of road salt and several gritting lorries at the Scottish Borders Council road depot at Eshiels, on the site of a former railway yard and sheds.

Ready for winter, Eshiels Depot

A silo of road salt and several gritting lorries at the Scottish Borders Council road depot at Eshiels, on the site of a former railway yard and sheds.

Eshiels Tunnel The former railway tunnel under the A72 road has been opened up for use in the footpath and cycleway from Peebles to Cardrona. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1306143">NT2739 : Eastern portal of Eshiels Tunnel</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1306165">NT2739 : Inside Eshiels Tunnel</a> show the tunnel in 2009 before it was opened up.

Eshiels Tunnel

The former railway tunnel under the A72 road has been opened up for use in the footpath and cycleway from Peebles to Cardrona. NT2739 : Eastern portal of Eshiels Tunnel and NT2739 : Inside Eshiels Tunnel show the tunnel in 2009 before it was opened up.

Orienteering marker, Tantah An orienteering symbol on a small outcrop by the path contouring Cademuir above Tantah. I have walked past this several dozen times without noticing it. There are several such symbols in places around Peebles.

Orienteering marker, Tantah

An orienteering symbol on a small outcrop by the path contouring Cademuir above Tantah. I have walked past this several dozen times without noticing it. There are several such symbols in places around Peebles.

Muddy path, Craigerne Path through a strip of woodland to the houses at Craigerne, soft and muddy after the stormy weather of the last two days.

Muddy path, Craigerne

Path through a strip of woodland to the houses at Craigerne, soft and muddy after the stormy weather of the last two days.

Sunshine around the corner, Haystoun A frosty January morning in Haystoun Estate on the road to Glen Sax. For a closeup of the sign, please see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2187833">NT2538 : Sign in Haystoun Estate</a>.

Sunshine around the corner, Haystoun

A frosty January morning in Haystoun Estate on the road to Glen Sax. For a closeup of the sign, please see NT2538 : Sign in Haystoun Estate.

Fallen tree, Newby Brought down in the gales either December last year or on 3rd January.

Fallen tree, Newby

Brought down in the gales either December last year or on 3rd January.

Craigerne Drive, Peebles Viewed on a bright late-March afternoon.

Craigerne Drive, Peebles

Viewed on a bright late-March afternoon.

Mary and Angus Hogg

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Haystoun Old Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT2638 (Lat: 55.633842, Lng: -3.174007)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

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