Scar Plantation

Wood, Forest in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Scar Plantation

Pasture lands deep in the Roxburghshire hills Credit: James Denham

Scar Plantation is a woodland area located in the county of Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. It is situated near the village of Scar, approximately 4 miles southeast of the town of Kelso. The plantation covers an expansive area of approximately 200 acres.

The woodland consists primarily of coniferous trees, with a mix of species such as Scots pine, Sitka spruce, and Douglas fir. The trees in Scar Plantation are well-established, with many reaching impressive heights and providing a dense canopy that creates a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

The plantation is managed by the Forestry Commission Scotland, who have implemented sustainable forestry practices to ensure the long-term health and biodiversity of the woodland. This includes regular thinning and replanting, as well as the creation of open spaces to encourage the growth of native flora and fauna.

Scar Plantation offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. There are several walking trails and paths that wind their way through the woodland, providing opportunities for leisurely strolls and nature walks. The plantation is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a diverse range of bird species that can be spotted throughout the year.

Overall, Scar Plantation is a beautiful and well-maintained woodland area that offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its location, diverse tree species, and recreational opportunities make it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

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Scar Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.34134/-2.8291501 or Grid Reference NT4705. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pasture lands deep in the Roxburghshire hills

James Denham

A valley of peace in Roxburghshire

Near Skelfhill and Priesthaugh.

James Denham

Looking over industrial buildings to the beautiful hills beyond

North of Priesthaugh. To the right of the buildings (out of shot) is a lovely private home which was formerly the Allan Water school.

James Denham

The Dod Burn

Near Skelfhill Farm in Roxburghshire.

James Denham

Concrete shelter near Penchrise Pen

Presumably a relic of the Stobs Military Camp; there is an identical structure about half a km to the S, shown in NT4806 : A concrete shelter near Penchrise Pen.

Jim Barton

Sheepfold on White Hill

A traditional style circular drystane sheepfold seen from the track on Penchrise Pen.

Jim Barton

Track on Penchrise Pen

Looking back down the track towards White Knowe and Barns.

Jim Barton

Shelter on Penchrise Pen

A twin to the structure shown in NT4807 : Concrete shelter near Penchrise Pen, about half a km to the NW.

Jim Barton

Cotton grass by the summit of Penchrise Pen

A boggy area just below the summit cone and ramparts of the hill fort. There is a gate in the fence, though it is spanned by a strand of barbed wire.

Jim Barton

Summit trig pillar, Penchrise Pen

Looking from this 439m summit to the twin summits of Maiden Paps (510m) and part of the extensive forest plantations in this area of the Borders. 'Pen' is from the old Welsh language once spoken in southern Scotland, describing a distinctive peak, and the name is still in use in these parts. The concrete blocks were probably from a structure connected with the Stobs Military Camp to the north.

Jim Barton

Southwest from Penchrise Pen

Looking across the broad ridge crossed by the track heading for the forest plantations at Hawk Hass to the peak of Skelfhill Pen (532m), another of the several prominent summits of resistant igneous rocks dating from the early Carboniferous period. On the intermediate ridge in the centre is Brae Plantation.

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Forestry around Peelbraehope

This view from the summit of Penchrise Pen shows just a small part of the forestry plantations in this area. Left of centre is the clearing at Peelbraehope (see NT4804 : Peelbraehope) with the track from Barns to Hawkhass coming in from the lower right.

Jim Barton

Rock outcrop on Penchrise Pen

Igneous rocks play a major part in the landscape here, with volcanic plugs, necks and lava flows having helped shape the topography we now see. The chapter entitled 'Volcanoes of the steamy wetlands' explains more in 'Death of an Ocean' by E Clarkson and B Upton, Dunedin Edinburgh, 2010. The shelter belt in the background is Burnt Craig Wood below Stirkcleuch Height.

Jim Barton