Bahill Wood

Wood, Forest in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Bahill Wood

Muck Spreading The tractor is towing a machine that is spreading muck, presumably manure, on the field. — Muck Spreading Credit: Anne Burgess

Bahill Wood is a picturesque forest located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The wood is predominantly composed of native Scottish tree species, including Scots pine, birch, and oak. These trees create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife. Visitors to Bahill Wood can expect to encounter an array of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as small mammals like red squirrels and badgers.

Tranquil walking trails wind their way through the wood, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in its natural beauty. The paths are well-maintained and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Along the way, informational signs provide insights into the local flora and fauna, enhancing the educational aspect of the experience.

Bahill Wood offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing an ideal setting for relaxation and reflection. Its serene atmosphere makes it a popular spot for picnics, photography, and simply enjoying the tranquility of nature. The wood also attracts artists and writers, who find inspiration in its ethereal beauty.

The wood is easily accessible by car, with ample parking available nearby. It is open to the public year-round, with no admission fees. However, visitors are encouraged to respect the natural environment by sticking to designated paths and avoiding any damage to the trees or wildlife.

Overall, Bahill Wood is a hidden gem in Aberdeenshire, offering a serene and enchanting escape into nature for all who visit.

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Bahill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.428349/-2.7750321 or Grid Reference NJ5337. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Muck Spreading

The tractor is towing a machine that is spreading muck, presumably manure, on the field.

Anne Burgess

Fields at Bothwellseat

Low winter light catches a few bales left in the far field.

Anne Burgess

Scots Pines on the Skyline

The line of pines is too narrow to provide much in the way of shelter from the wind in this exposed area.

Anne Burgess

Huntly Signal Box

Just outside Huntly, beside the line to Aberdeen.

Anne Burgess

Jake Forbes Close, Huntly

To the left, barely visible, a group of houses built around 1800, Listed Category C. On the right is 58 Bogie Street, dated 1793 although the looks are older and the Canmore entry indicates that title deeds date back to 1745/6. Listed Category B.

Alan Murray-Rust

Huntly Station â north end signals

The station remained entirely mechanically signalled in 2022, except that the north loop points are electrically operated. A feature that probably dates from the singling of the line – it was formerly double track – is that both tracks through the station are signalled for use in both directions, unusual with mechanical signalling.

Alan Murray-Rust

Huntly Station â south end signals and signal box

The station remained entirely mechanically signalled in 2022. A feature that probably dates from the singling of the line – it was formerly double track – is that both tracks through the station are signalled for use in both directions, unusual with mechanical signalling.

Alan Murray-Rust

Huntly Station â former goods shed

Typical Great North of Scotland Railway building using the traditional stonework using rectangular blocks with small infill strips.

Alan Murray-Rust

Huntly Station â looking towards Inverness

Modern station building on the far platform.

Alan Murray-Rust

Huntly signal box and home signals

The station area signalling is almost entirely still mechanical. See also Link For a limited installation, there is a good deal of interest, with the bracketed signal post, shunting dolly (signal), twin speed restriction signs and a milepost outside the box. The box is not listed but does have an entry in the Aberdeenshire Historical Environment Record, which dates it to the late 19th century. This refers to it as a 'gate box', i.e. not controlling the passage of trains between sections, being subordinate to a full section box at the station, but the latter has since disappeared, and the box has full signal box status again.

Alan Murray-Rust

Huntly signal box (detail) and milepost

Close up of the point rodding and signal wires at a traditional mechanical signal box, by 2022 becoming increasingly rare. The milepost indicates a distance of 40 ½ miles from the start of the line at Aberdeen. Many railway companies indicated the quarter miles by dots or bars as being easier to spot from a moving train than numeric fractions.

Alan Murray-Rust