Buckler Heads Wood

Wood, Forest in Angus

Scotland

Buckler Heads Wood

Chapel Road near Gagie Looking northward.
Chapel Road near Gagie Credit: Peter Wood

Buckler Heads Wood is a picturesque forest located in the Angus region of Scotland. Covering a total area of approximately 50 hectares, this wood is a haven of natural beauty and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The wood is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and hazel, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy provides ample shade, making it an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife, such as red squirrels, roe deer, and a plethora of bird species.

Trails and footpaths wind their way through the wood, allowing visitors to explore and admire the natural surroundings. These paths are well-maintained and suitable for walkers of all ages and abilities. Along the way, there are several designated picnic areas, providing an opportunity for visitors to rest and enjoy a meal amidst the tranquil setting.

Buckler Heads Wood is also historically significant, as it is believed to have been a part of the old Caledonian Forest, which covered much of Scotland thousands of years ago. Today, the wood is managed by local conservation organizations, who work tirelessly to preserve and protect its natural heritage.

The forest is open to the public year-round, offering a range of activities and experiences for visitors to enjoy. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply immersing oneself in the serenity of nature, Buckler Heads Wood is a place of solace and beauty, providing a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Buckler Heads Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.515882/-2.8717374 or Grid Reference NO4636. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chapel Road near Gagie Looking northward.
Chapel Road near Gagie
Looking northward.
Track through arable fields giving access to Easterton of Gagie Looking north-westward.
Track through arable fields giving access to Easterton of Gagie
Looking north-westward.
Chapel Road approaching Bucklerheads Looking south-eastward. Interestingly the farm is spelt Bucklershead.
Chapel Road approaching Bucklerheads
Looking south-eastward. Interestingly the farm is spelt Bucklershead.
Tree-lined road entering Kellas Looking south-eastward.
Tree-lined road entering Kellas
Looking south-eastward.
Junction of roads near to Westhall Looking south-westward.
Junction of roads near to Westhall
Looking south-westward.
Murroes Church and part of its Burial Ground Viewed from the north-east. A blacksmith can be seen undertaking gate repairs.
Murroes Church and part of its Burial Ground
Viewed from the north-east. A blacksmith can be seen undertaking gate repairs.
Road at Murroes Looking eastward.
Road at Murroes
Looking eastward.
Road at South Kingennie Looking westward.
Road at South Kingennie
Looking westward.
Road near to South Kingennie Looking south-eastward.
Road near to South Kingennie
Looking south-eastward.
St Bride's Ring An Iron Age fortification (Scale 2m) <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://monifiethhistorysociety.co.uk/2013/10/22/st-brides-ring/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://monifiethhistorysociety.co.uk/2013/10/22/st-brides-ring/">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>
St Bride's Ring
An Iron Age fortification (Scale 2m) LinkExternal link
Murroes Church There has been a church on this site in Murroes for hundreds of years. The current Parish Church was built in 1848 by William Scott on the site of a much older ecclesiastical building. The earliest date for a church here is 1211 when Gilchrist, Earl of Angus, granted the church to Arbroath Abbey. There are a number of carved stones from the earlier church (or churches) encorporated into the 19th century church, and an original burial vault from the earlier building survives.

A later church was built in 1642 but it is thought a 13th century church was located here originally. The current 1848 church re-uses a date stone (bearing 1642).

The private burial aisle of Colonel Fothringham and his family was built onto the church in the 18th century and documents show that the family contributed to its maintenance in 1809. (Taken from <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/1434/image/8620/name/Murroes+Medieval+Church+Murroes+Tayside)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/1434/image/8620/name/Murroes+Medieval+Church+Murroes+Tayside)">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>
Murroes Church
There has been a church on this site in Murroes for hundreds of years. The current Parish Church was built in 1848 by William Scott on the site of a much older ecclesiastical building. The earliest date for a church here is 1211 when Gilchrist, Earl of Angus, granted the church to Arbroath Abbey. There are a number of carved stones from the earlier church (or churches) encorporated into the 19th century church, and an original burial vault from the earlier building survives. A later church was built in 1642 but it is thought a 13th century church was located here originally. The current 1848 church re-uses a date stone (bearing 1642). The private burial aisle of Colonel Fothringham and his family was built onto the church in the 18th century and documents show that the family contributed to its maintenance in 1809. (Taken from LinkExternal link
Farm road leading in a Z shape to the village of Wellbank, north of Dundee Rural farm track leading to the curiously named collection of dwellings Shank of Omachie. Large arable fields surround the former and existing farm cottages here, with skylarks singing loudly.
Farm road leading in a Z shape to the village of Wellbank, north of Dundee
Rural farm track leading to the curiously named collection of dwellings Shank of Omachie. Large arable fields surround the former and existing farm cottages here, with skylarks singing loudly.
Track and field at Omachie, Kingennie
Track and field at Omachie, Kingennie
Field at Shank of Omachie
Field at Shank of Omachie
St Bride's Ring, Kingennie St Bride's Ring is now largely overgrown in a wooded hill near Kingennie.  It measured roughly 60 feet in diameter. Many of the large rocks which formed the 7 foot high wall lie below.
St Bride's ring has been classified as a broch by some authorities. It is similar to some of the ring forts of central Perthshire.
See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.monifiethhistorysociety.co.uk/2013/10/22/st-brides-ring/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.monifiethhistorysociety.co.uk/2013/10/22/st-brides-ring/">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>
St Bride's Ring, Kingennie
St Bride's Ring is now largely overgrown in a wooded hill near Kingennie. It measured roughly 60 feet in diameter. Many of the large rocks which formed the 7 foot high wall lie below. St Bride's ring has been classified as a broch by some authorities. It is similar to some of the ring forts of central Perthshire. See also LinkExternal link
Shank of Omachie
Shank of Omachie
Minor road near South Kingennie
Minor road near South Kingennie
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Buckler Heads Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO4636 (Lat: 56.515882, Lng: -2.8717374)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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