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Eldbotle Wood

Wood, Forest in East Lothian

Scotland

Eldbotle Wood

West Links Poor old dunes; if the golfers don't get them, the buckthorn will. Sea buckthorn is getting established on the dunes between Muirfield and the beach. -- 2016 This buckthorn was cleared in December 2016.
West Links Credit: Richard Webb

Eldbotle Wood is a picturesque woodland located in East Lothian, Scotland. Situated just a few miles from the coastal town of North Berwick, this woodland offers visitors a tranquil and natural escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Eldbotle Wood is characterized by its dense vegetation and diverse wildlife. The woodland is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees such as oak, birch, and hazel, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, adding to the charm and beauty of the area.

Visitors to Eldbotle Wood can enjoy a leisurely walk along the well-maintained trails that wind through the woodland. These trails offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and provide opportunities for bird watching and wildlife spotting. The wood is home to various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a popular destination for bird enthusiasts.

Eldbotle Wood also has a long history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to prehistoric times. Archaeological remains, including ancient burial mounds and stone circles, can be found within the woodland, adding an element of intrigue and mystery to the area.

Overall, Eldbotle Wood is a hidden gem in East Lothian, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and explore its rich history. Whether it's a peaceful walk or a birdwatching adventure, this woodland has something to offer nature lovers of all ages.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.05921/-2.8028535 or Grid Reference NT5085. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

West Links Poor old dunes; if the golfers don't get them, the buckthorn will. Sea buckthorn is getting established on the dunes between Muirfield and the beach. -- 2016 This buckthorn was cleared in December 2016.
West Links
Poor old dunes; if the golfers don't get them, the buckthorn will. Sea buckthorn is getting established on the dunes between Muirfield and the beach. -- 2016 This buckthorn was cleared in December 2016.
West Links A roe deer makes a run for it across the dunes. Raids on Gullane and Dirleton's gardens have made the deer unpopular and the population is to be reduced.
West Links
A roe deer makes a run for it across the dunes. Raids on Gullane and Dirleton's gardens have made the deer unpopular and the population is to be reduced.
Muirfield Looking across the course to the surviving woodland at Archerfield.
Muirfield
Looking across the course to the surviving woodland at Archerfield.
Rocks, Freshwater Haven Outcrops on one of Gullane's beaches.
Rocks, Freshwater Haven
Outcrops on one of Gullane's beaches.
Eyebroughy A small island in the Firth of Forth. The rocks in the foreground appear to be a basalt formation.
Eyebroughy
A small island in the Firth of Forth. The rocks in the foreground appear to be a basalt formation.
Halfmoon Plantation Some surviving bits of the depleted Archerfield woodlands.
Halfmoon Plantation
Some surviving bits of the depleted Archerfield woodlands.
Sand and rocks The coast W of Wreaklaw Rocks with the island of Fidra coming into view. The Isle of May is on the horizon, about 21km away.
Sand and rocks
The coast W of Wreaklaw Rocks with the island of Fidra coming into view. The Isle of May is on the horizon, about 21km away.
Fidra A small island of basalt lava, said to be the model for Stevenson's 'Treasure Island'. The detached rock of North Dog is to the left and part of the Isle of May is on the horizon, about 21km away.
Fidra
A small island of basalt lava, said to be the model for Stevenson's 'Treasure Island'. The detached rock of North Dog is to the left and part of the Isle of May is on the horizon, about 21km away.
Renaissance Club golf course A course situated between Archerfield and Muirfield on the East Lothian 'Golf Coast'. The tower on the left supports a radar antenna.
Renaissance Club golf course
A course situated between Archerfield and Muirfield on the East Lothian 'Golf Coast'. The tower on the left supports a radar antenna.
Red House These scraps of masonry are shown on the first edition of the Ordnance Survey six-inch (surveyed 1853) as the ruins of Red House. The Name Book describes it as 'The Ruins of a Small cottage, once the residence of a fisherman; so named from the reddish colour of the stones by which it is Constructed'.
Red House
These scraps of masonry are shown on the first edition of the Ordnance Survey six-inch (surveyed 1853) as the ruins of Red House. The Name Book describes it as 'The Ruins of a Small cottage, once the residence of a fisherman; so named from the reddish colour of the stones by which it is Constructed'.
Rabbit Warren This area of the dunes is named on the maps as 'Rabbit Warren'. The Ordnance Survey Name Book says, 'It is farmed as a Rabbit Warren etc by Mr McKay and Mr Shepherd who partly supplies the Edinbro' [Edinburgh] market with Rabbits'. Mrs James Shepherd, warrener, Gullane, is cited as one of the authorities consulted when the Name Book was compiled in the 1850s.
Rabbit Warren
This area of the dunes is named on the maps as 'Rabbit Warren'. The Ordnance Survey Name Book says, 'It is farmed as a Rabbit Warren etc by Mr McKay and Mr Shepherd who partly supplies the Edinbro' [Edinburgh] market with Rabbits'. Mrs James Shepherd, warrener, Gullane, is cited as one of the authorities consulted when the Name Book was compiled in the 1850s.
Beach at Weaklaw Rocks According to the maps, the shore here is a rock platform. So either the maps are wrong or my GPS is wrong. The lighthouse is on Fidra.
Beach at Weaklaw Rocks
According to the maps, the shore here is a rock platform. So either the maps are wrong or my GPS is wrong. The lighthouse is on Fidra.
Weaklaw Rocks The rocks at the east end of the beach, which doesn't appear to have a name, are a wave-cut platform of volcanic breccia and tuff. Fidra is in the distance.
Weaklaw Rocks
The rocks at the east end of the beach, which doesn't appear to have a name, are a wave-cut platform of volcanic breccia and tuff. Fidra is in the distance.
Weaklaw Rocks There's a platform of rock to be crossed on the way to the nameless sandy beach.
Weaklaw Rocks
There's a platform of rock to be crossed on the way to the nameless sandy beach.
Hanging Rocks These two bluffs above the beach are formed of pyroclastic breccia reverse-faulted against younger rocks.
Hanging Rocks
These two bluffs above the beach are formed of pyroclastic breccia reverse-faulted against younger rocks.
Pines, Jamie's Neuk Wooded dunes, Gullane
Pines, Jamie's Neuk
Wooded dunes, Gullane
Snow Cloud above Fidra Lovely day on East Lothians coast, though bitterly cold and the anvil shaped cloud above Fidra had snow in it. Fortunately for me I managed to avoid the snow showers.
Snow Cloud above Fidra
Lovely day on East Lothians coast, though bitterly cold and the anvil shaped cloud above Fidra had snow in it. Fortunately for me I managed to avoid the snow showers.
Dune blow out, Gullane Former wooded area of dunes.
Dune blow out, Gullane
Former wooded area of dunes.
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Eldbotle Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT5085 (Lat: 56.05921, Lng: -2.8028535)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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