Brae of Tamnaughty

Wood, Forest in Banffshire

Scotland

Brae of Tamnaughty

Forestry entrance, Knockmore
Forestry entrance, Knockmore Credit: Steven Brown

Brae of Tamnaughty is a picturesque woodland located in the region of Banffshire, Scotland. Situated in the northeastern part of the country, this forested area covers a significant expanse of land, offering a serene and natural environment for visitors to explore.

The wood is known for its diverse range of tree species, including oak, birch, and pine, creating a rich and vibrant canopy. These tall trees provide shelter and habitat for various wildlife species, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Traversing through the Brae of Tamnaughty, visitors can expect to encounter a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing them to immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings. The paths wind their way through the forest, offering glimpses of small streams, moss-covered rocks, and occasional clearings where sunlight peeks through the dense foliage.

The wood is also home to a wide variety of flora, with wildflowers and ferns carpeting the forest floor during the spring and summer months. This creates a vibrant burst of colors, enhancing the overall beauty of the woodland.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat or a place to reconnect with nature, Brae of Tamnaughty is an ideal destination. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic amid nature, or simply a moment of solitude, this forested area offers a rejuvenating experience for visitors of all ages.

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Brae of Tamnaughty Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.502612/-3.1737381 or Grid Reference NJ2946. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forestry entrance, Knockmore
Forestry entrance, Knockmore
Looking towards Glen Fiddich The view of Glen Fiddich from beside Wester Gauldwell. All the nearer fields are in this square.
Looking towards Glen Fiddich
The view of Glen Fiddich from beside Wester Gauldwell. All the nearer fields are in this square.
Wester Gauldwell House An 18th century house with a relatively recent extension making it look lop-sided.
Wester Gauldwell House
An 18th century house with a relatively recent extension making it look lop-sided.
Harvesting at Wester Gauldwell A combine harvester cutting the barley south of Parkneuk.
Harvesting at Wester Gauldwell
A combine harvester cutting the barley south of Parkneuk.
New Pond This is shown on some of the maps as a boggy area fed by Meg Proctor's Well to the north-east. The owners have dug it out to form two ponds with the intention of attracting wildlife.
New Pond
This is shown on some of the maps as a boggy area fed by Meg Proctor's Well to the north-east. The owners have dug it out to form two ponds with the intention of attracting wildlife.
Field Gates It looks as if one of the gates has met with a mishap, and neither gate has been much used recently.
Field Gates
It looks as if one of the gates has met with a mishap, and neither gate has been much used recently.
Lay-by off the A95 Part of the old road.
Lay-by off the A95
Part of the old road.
Wester Gauldwell Seen from a lay-by off the A95.
Wester Gauldwell
Seen from a lay-by off the A95.
A95 near Easter Gauldwell
A95 near Easter Gauldwell
Junction of paths on Ben Aigan
Junction of paths on Ben Aigan
B9102/A941 junction The B road climbs hard away from the Spey, soon passing the Macallan distillery.
B9102/A941 junction
The B road climbs hard away from the Spey, soon passing the Macallan distillery.
Craigellachie Bridge The southern approach to Craigellachie Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1814. Autumn colours are showing on the steep ground beyond.
Craigellachie Bridge
The southern approach to Craigellachie Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1814. Autumn colours are showing on the steep ground beyond.
Sinuous Railing The iron railing alongside the road on the left bank downstream from Craigellachie Bridge is still intact and seems to be in good condition.
Sinuous Railing
The iron railing alongside the road on the left bank downstream from Craigellachie Bridge is still intact and seems to be in good condition.
Craigellachie Bridge Designed by Thomas Telford, cast at Plas Kynaston in Wales, and erected in 1814. The bridge is a Category A listed building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2357" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2357">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> and note that despite what the maps say its correct name is Craigellachie Bridge.
Craigellachie Bridge
Designed by Thomas Telford, cast at Plas Kynaston in Wales, and erected in 1814. The bridge is a Category A listed building. See LinkExternal link and note that despite what the maps say its correct name is Craigellachie Bridge.
Hawk.... There is a large number of plants with dandelion-like flowers: Hawkweeds, Hawkbits and Hawksbeards. It requires greater expertise than mine to tell most of them apart.
Hawk....
There is a large number of plants with dandelion-like flowers: Hawkweeds, Hawkbits and Hawksbeards. It requires greater expertise than mine to tell most of them apart.
The 'new' Spey bridge at Craigellachie Built to replace Telford's cast iron bridge, it is itself now 50 years old.
The 'new' Spey bridge at Craigellachie
Built to replace Telford's cast iron bridge, it is itself now 50 years old.
Plaques on Telford's Bridge, Craigellachie Moved from the arch when the bridge was restored in 1964.
Plaques on Telford's Bridge, Craigellachie
Moved from the arch when the bridge was restored in 1964.
Almost nowhere to go The immediate more than 90 degree turn at the northern end of the bridge was no problem in the days of horse drawn vehicles, but very restrictive to modern vehicles.
Almost nowhere to go
The immediate more than 90 degree turn at the northern end of the bridge was no problem in the days of horse drawn vehicles, but very restrictive to modern vehicles.
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Brae of Tamnaughty is located at Grid Ref: NJ2946 (Lat: 57.502612, Lng: -3.1737381)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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