Foutysike Wood

Wood, Forest in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Foutysike Wood

A poignant gravestone at Ettleton Cemetery The main inscription reads:

SACRED
TO THE
MEMORY
OF
JANET SCOTT
DAUGHTER OF
HELEN SCOTT
WHO DIED AT
NEWCASTLETON
14TH MARCH
1863
AGED 2 YEARS
AND
8 MONTHS.

The inscription above with a hand holding open the Holy Bible reads:

Suffer little
Children,
and forbid
them not,
to come
unto me;
for of
such
is the
kingdom
of Heaven. — A poignant gravestone at Ettleton Cemetery Credit: Walter Baxter

Foutysike Wood, located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, is a picturesque forest that covers an area of approximately 200 acres. It is surrounded by stunning countryside and lies in close proximity to the village of Jedburgh. The wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and wildlife lovers.

The woodland comprises a mix of broadleaf and coniferous trees, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. Ancient oaks, towering pines, and beech trees are just some of the species that can be found in Foutysike Wood. The trees provide a habitat for a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

Trails and paths wind their way through the forest, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings. The well-maintained paths are suitable for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes. Along the way, visitors may come across babbling brooks, hidden ponds, and beautiful wildflowers that add to the natural beauty of the wood.

Foutysike Wood is also home to an abundance of wildlife. Red squirrels, badgers, and deer are commonly spotted within the forest, making it a haven for nature photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. The wood is carefully managed to ensure the preservation of its biodiversity and the protection of its inhabitants.

In addition to its natural beauty, Foutysike Wood offers visitors the opportunity to engage in outdoor activities such as picnicking, birdwatching, and nature photography. The peaceful and serene atmosphere of the wood makes it an ideal location for relaxation and reconnecting with nature.

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Foutysike Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.156444/-2.8142605 or Grid Reference NY4884. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A poignant gravestone at Ettleton Cemetery

The main inscription reads: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JANET SCOTT DAUGHTER OF HELEN SCOTT WHO DIED AT NEWCASTLETON 14TH MARCH 1863 AGED 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS. The inscription above with a hand holding open the Holy Bible reads: Suffer little Children, and forbid them not, to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.

Walter Baxter

B6357 near Kershopefoot

Steven Brown

Road into Thistlesike Plantation

Steven Brown

Above the Liddel Water floodplain near Gilside

Open woodland above the Liddel Water floodplain south of Newcastleton.

James T M Towill

A sike near Gilside

This sike is just about to flow in to the Liddel Water and is the combined water of the Kenneth Sike and Foulwood Sike which drain moorland and forestry above the valley.

James T M Towill

A view of the Liddesdale from Gilbraehead

The meandering Liddel Water and adjacent sheep and cattle pasture predominate this view from just south of Gilbraehead.

James T M Towill

Fields beside the Liddel Water

Steven Brown

Millholm Cross

The oldest relic of the Armstrongs', and erected to commemorate Alexander Armstrong, the 2nd Laird who was, the story goes, treacherously killed around 1300 at Hermitage Castle by Lord de Soules. NB 'Millholm' on the OS maps, but 'Milnholm' on the Reiver Trail information board.

M J Richardson

Ettleton Sike

Looking up the sike from the northern side of the cemetery. There was a cuckoo in the tree, but it flew before I could record it.

M J Richardson

Liddesdale from Ettleton Cemetery

Looking across the valley towards Newcastleton Forest.

M J Richardson

Liddesdale from Ettleton Cemetery

Looking down the valley towards Carby Hill, which has an ancient settlement at its summit.

M J Richardson

The Reiver Trail at the Millholm Cross

Information board about the cross and trail Link

[spelled Milnholm on the board, Millholm on the OS map], on the B6357 just south of Newcastleton or Copshaw Holm.

M J Richardson

The road to Newcastleton or Copshaw Holm

Looking north in Liddesdale along the B6357 from the Millholm Cross.

M J Richardson

Ettleton Cemetery

Looking across to the north; the cemetery is the burial ground of many of the Armstrongs, and the obelisk commemorates William Armstrong, who was shot by the Rev. Joseph Smith in 1852. Walter Baxter's description NY4786 : The William Armstrong Obelisk transcribes the inscriptions on three faces, two of which are seen in NY4786 : Inscription on the Armstrong Obelisk and NY4786 : The Armstrong Obelisk at Ettleton.

M J Richardson