Divoty Plantation

Wood, Forest in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Divoty Plantation

Waymarks near Vertish Hill, Hawick Nan Lyle (1929 - 2010) has been commemorated by a walk to a cairn on Whitchesters Hill to the southwest of Hawick, shown in Walter Baxter's photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2509398">NT4610 : The Nan Lyle memorial cairn on Whitchesters Hill</a>. For further information please see the leaflet available at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nan-lyle.org/images/Nan-Lyle-Walk-leaflet.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nan-lyle.org/images/Nan-Lyle-Walk-leaflet.pdf">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>.
Waymarks near Vertish Hill, Hawick Credit: Jim Barton

Divoty Plantation is a stunning woodland area located in Roxburghshire, a historical county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Covering a vast area of approximately 500 acres, this plantation is renowned for its rich diversity of trees and flora, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The plantation boasts a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees, including oak, beech, pine, and spruce, creating a picturesque landscape throughout the year. These trees provide a habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and various bird species, making Divoty Plantation a perfect spot for wildlife observation and photography.

Visitors to Divoty Plantation can enjoy various activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The well-maintained trails wind through the woodland, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the River Teviot, which flows adjacent to the plantation. Along these paths, visitors can discover hidden gems such as tranquil streams and small waterfalls that add to the enchanting atmosphere.

Divoty Plantation is also known for its historical significance. It has been managed by the Forestry Commission since the mid-20th century, a testament to the importance of preserving its natural beauty and ecological value.

Accessible throughout the year, Divoty Plantation provides a peaceful and serene environment for visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of Roxburghshire.

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Waymarks near Vertish Hill, Hawick Nan Lyle (1929 - 2010) has been commemorated by a walk to a cairn on Whitchesters Hill to the southwest of Hawick, shown in Walter Baxter's photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2509398">NT4610 : The Nan Lyle memorial cairn on Whitchesters Hill</a>. For further information please see the leaflet available at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nan-lyle.org/images/Nan-Lyle-Walk-leaflet.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nan-lyle.org/images/Nan-Lyle-Walk-leaflet.pdf">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>.
Waymarks near Vertish Hill, Hawick
Nan Lyle (1929 - 2010) has been commemorated by a walk to a cairn on Whitchesters Hill to the southwest of Hawick, shown in Walter Baxter's photograph NT4610 : The Nan Lyle memorial cairn on Whitchesters Hill. For further information please see the leaflet available at LinkExternal link.
Path skirting Vertish Hill, Hawick Boardwalks on the path contouring the hill towards Flex farm. Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3319598">NT4913 : Boardwalk in Whitlaw Wood</a> (2013) before the woodland to the right was felled.
Path skirting Vertish Hill, Hawick
Boardwalks on the path contouring the hill towards Flex farm. Compare with NT4913 : Boardwalk in Whitlaw Wood (2013) before the woodland to the right was felled.
Hill pasture and Whitlaw Wood Hill pasture with Hardie's Hill across the valley of the Slitrig Water and the Minto Hills on the skyline.
Hill pasture and Whitlaw Wood
Hill pasture with Hardie's Hill across the valley of the Slitrig Water and the Minto Hills on the skyline.
Field corner near Flex farm A waymarked field edge path meets the track to Flex; note the high seat for deer shooting.
Field corner near Flex farm
A waymarked field edge path meets the track to Flex; note the high seat for deer shooting.
Sheep at Flex farm Sheep at this hill farm south of Hawick.
Sheep at Flex farm
Sheep at this hill farm south of Hawick.
Minor road near Ormiston
Minor road near Ormiston
Minor road near Hawick
Minor road near Hawick
Path near Hummelknowe Bridge
Path near Hummelknowe Bridge
B6399 towards Hawick
B6399 towards Hawick
B6399 in Hawick
B6399 in Hawick
Play area off Paterson Gardens, Hawick
Play area off Paterson Gardens, Hawick
Boardwalk in Whitlaw Wood Boards across some muddy stretches of this path through the woodland on the steep hillside above the Slitrig Water.
Boardwalk in Whitlaw Wood
Boards across some muddy stretches of this path through the woodland on the steep hillside above the Slitrig Water.
Minor road to Williestruther Loch The house on the left is by the entrance to Flex House.
Minor road to Williestruther Loch
The house on the left is by the entrance to Flex House.
The view from the 13th, Hawick Golf Course A fine view to the south from the course; a photograph on a plinth by this spot identifies the small peak on the skyline as Skelfhill Pen, about 11km away.
The view from the 13th, Hawick Golf Course
A fine view to the south from the course; a photograph on a plinth by this spot identifies the small peak on the skyline as Skelfhill Pen, about 11km away.
Summit reservoir, Vertish Hill A Scottish Water installation, presumably a reservoir tank, on the summit of the hill.
Summit reservoir, Vertish Hill
A Scottish Water installation, presumably a reservoir tank, on the summit of the hill.
A golf course with a view, Hawick On Vertish Hill looking across the town to the Eildon Hills with Black Hill to the right.
A golf course with a view, Hawick
On Vertish Hill looking across the town to the Eildon Hills with Black Hill to the right.
Impressive buildings on Tower Knowe Hawick The rear of Tower Mill and Border Brides in a former Bank Building.A quote from British Listed Buildings--- 4 Tower Knowe    

A fine example of a mid-19th-century, palazzo-style regional bank, built for the Commercial Bank

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Impressive buildings on Tower Knowe Hawick
The rear of Tower Mill and Border Brides in a former Bank Building.A quote from British Listed Buildings--- 4 Tower Knowe A fine example of a mid-19th-century, palazzo-style regional bank, built for the Commercial Bank LinkExternal link
Wellogate Farm, Hawick
Wellogate Farm, Hawick
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Divoty Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT5112 (Lat: 55.406038, Lng: -2.7688027)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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