Thorn Wood

Wood, Forest in Angus

Scotland

Thorn Wood

Ploughed field at Airlie Showing the distinctive red soil of the district. — Ploughed field at Airlie Credit: Oliver Dixon

Thorn Wood is a picturesque forest located in the Angus region of Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, the woodland is known for its diverse range of plant and animal species. The forest is dominated by native broadleaf trees such as oak, birch, and beech, creating a vibrant and lush habitat for wildlife.

Thorn Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers, with a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the forest. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks among the towering trees, listening to the sounds of birdsong and the rustling of leaves in the wind.

The forest is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a wide range of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and red kites among the treetops.

Thorn Wood is a valuable natural resource, providing important habitat for plants and animals, as well as offering recreational opportunities for visitors. The forest is managed and protected by local conservation organizations to ensure its preservation for future generations to enjoy.

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Thorn Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.649709/-3.1130826 or Grid Reference NO3151. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ploughed field at Airlie

Showing the distinctive red soil of the district.

Oliver Dixon

Valley near Kirkton of Airlie

Oliver Dixon

Valley near Kirkton of Airlie

Line of pylons in the background, with Barns of Airlie NO3151to the right.

Oliver Dixon

Ploughed field alongside a country road at Brae of Airlie

Typical of the tree-lined roads in the district. Note the deep red colour of the ploughed field, also characteristic of the district.

Oliver Dixon

Church of Scotland at Airlie

Behind a high wall in the hamlet of Kirkton of Airlie.

Oliver Dixon

Kirkton of Airlie

A tiny hamlet adjoining, as its name implies, the Church of Scotland Kirk at Airlie.

Oliver Dixon

Clear felling at the Kaims of Airlie

A large area of woodland to the north of the road along the Kaims of Airlie has been reduced to a pile of logs.

Oliver Dixon

Log pile at Kaims of Airlie

A large area of woodland to the north of the road along the Kaims of Airlie has been reduced to a pile of logs. Not sure how the diagonal logs come into the equation.

Oliver Dixon

Cattle at the Kaims of Airlie

The Kaims of Airlie is a prominent ridge on the northern edge of Strathmore. Baldovie NO3253 is the farm which can be seen in the floor of the valley.

Oliver Dixon

Larch woodland alongside the road at the Kaims of Airlie

Oliver Dixon

Aerogenerator at Ghenty, near Kirriemuir

Mike Pennington

Feeding cattle in Hundred Acre Wood, Ghenty, Kirriemuir

Hundred Acre Wood is just a field nowadays.

Mike Pennington

Track to Lindertis, Airlie

Mike Pennington

The view from the souterrain

Elliott Simpson

Entrance to the souterrain

Elliott Simpson

Inside the souterrain

Elliott Simpson

Woodland, Airlie

A small wood set amongst arable fields above the Isla.

Richard Webb

Unusual stile

A gated hole in a fence. Would be an interesting exercise getting through. There is also a gate. The fence is newly erected to protect recently planted trees.

Richard Webb

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Thorn Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO3151 (Lat: 56.649709, Lng: -3.1130826)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside