Broomhill Wood

Wood, Forest in Banffshire

Scotland

Broomhill Wood

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

Broomhill Wood is a picturesque forest located in Banffshire, Scotland. Spanning over a vast area, the wood is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. Situated just a few miles away from the charming town of Banff, Broomhill Wood offers visitors a peaceful escape into nature.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy provides shelter for an array of wildlife, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can spot various species such as buzzards, red squirrels, and roe deer roaming freely within the wood.

The forest offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the beauty of Broomhill Wood at their own pace. These trails cater to different levels of difficulty, making it suitable for both casual walkers and experienced hikers. The paths wind through the enchanting woodland, affording visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Broomhill Wood also boasts a small picnic area, where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal amidst the serene ambiance of the forest. The peaceful surroundings make it an ideal destination for families, friends, and individuals seeking a tranquil retreat.

Overall, Broomhill Wood in Banffshire is a captivating forest that showcases the natural beauty of Scotland. With its diverse flora and fauna, well-marked trails, and serene atmosphere, it provides an unforgettable experience for visitors seeking solace in the embrace of nature.

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Broomhill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.483051/-3.0070215 or Grid Reference NJ3944. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bus shelter and road junction on the B9115

Steven Brown

B9115 near Bomakelloch Cottages

Steven Brown

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

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