Pigeon Wood

Wood, Forest in Banffshire

Scotland

Pigeon Wood

Bus shelter and road junction on the B9115 Credit: Steven Brown

Pigeon Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Banffshire, a historic county in northeastern Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, this enchanting forest is nestled amidst the stunning countryside, offering visitors a serene and tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

The wood is named after the abundant population of wood pigeons that inhabit the area, adding to its natural charm and biodiversity. It is renowned for its diverse range of tree species, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a lush and verdant canopy overhead. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich tapestry of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a vibrant and colorful undergrowth.

Pigeon Wood boasts a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The paths wind through the wood, meandering alongside babbling brooks and leading to hidden clearings, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Wildlife enthusiasts will delight in the abundance of animal and bird species that call Pigeon Wood their home. Red squirrels can be spotted darting through the trees, while deer and rabbits can often be seen grazing in the clearings. Birdwatchers can enjoy the melodic songs of various woodland birds, such as thrushes, robins, and chaffinches.

Pigeon Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, photographers, and families seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature. Its natural beauty, tranquil ambiance, and diverse ecosystem make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Banffshire region.

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Pigeon Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.482556/-3.0194334 or Grid Reference NJ3844. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bus shelter and road junction on the B9115

Steven Brown

Footbridge Over The River Isla

The river is quite small here. Viewed from the Keith & Dufftown Railway.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Drummuir Station

The middle station on the Keith & Dufftown Railway. After being closed by BR in 1991, the K&DR Association reopened the line from Dufftown as far as Drummuir in 2000. It now continues to Keith Town.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Drummuir

A B1 class steam locomotive, 61242 "Alexanda Reith Gray", with an Aberdeen to Elgin via Craigellachie passenger service. The locomotive has been buried by storm-blown trees somewhere along the line between Auchindachy and Drummuir. The location of this photograph is approximate and was gained from a similar picture posted on Flickr: Link

as were the above details.

Mr & Mrs RT Mackenzie

Looking towards Blackmuir

The farm of Blackmuir is only a few hundred yards away, but it is in the next square. The fence follows the line of an old track.

Anne Burgess

Burn of Aultnaknowe

The burn drains the eastern slopes of Scug Wood, which is to the right here. The water is barely visible among the lush vegetation following recent wet weather.

Anne Burgess

Blackmuir

The house at Blackmuir is undergoing renovation after changing hands.

Anne Burgess

Braehead

Braehead seems an odd name for a farm at the bottom of a slope.

Anne Burgess

Botriphnie Primary School

The building dates from 1875, according to the roundel above the windows. It has a rather elaborate façade with curiously shaped windows and stone carvings, and I keep wondering if the tower was intended to be a spire. The architect was Francis Duff Robertson (1839-1922) of Keith, and the building is Category B Listed. See Link

Anne Burgess

Sauchenward

Most of the farm buildings have gone, and there are now three or four houses on the site.

Anne Burgess

Braehead

The steeply-pitched roof on the central bay of the house is quite unusual.

Anne Burgess

Sauchanward

The cottage on the right looks to be the oldest of the houses at Sauchanward.

Anne Burgess

Beside the River Isla

A fine showing of Meadow Sweet in the rough ground beside the River Isla. Viewed from the Keith & Dufftown Railway.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Meadow Sweet

The low ground beside the River Isla was a flourish of Meadow Sweet when we travelled on the Keith & Dufftown Railway in early August.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Drummuir railway station, Banffshire

Opened in 1862 by the Great North of Scotland Railway on its line from Keith Junction to Craigellachie, this station closed to passengers in 1968. View south west from the cab. It is now part of the Keith & Dufftown heritage railway.

Nigel Thompson

Drummuir station (remains), 1997

View NE, towards Keith: ex-GNSR Keith - Dufftown - Craigellachie line. The station closed when passenger services ceased 6/5/68; goods (Dufftown - Craigellachie only) 15/11/71. By 1997 the Keith - Dufftown section was 'mothballed' in the expectation of being restored by a Heritage Society and it was indeed soon acquired by the Keith & Dufftown Railway ('The Whisky Line').

Ben Brooksbank