Pyetbush Wood

Wood, Forest in Banffshire

Scotland

Pyetbush Wood

View to Retanach From a minor road near Moss-side. — View to Retanach Credit: Alan Hodgson

Pyetbush Wood, located in Banffshire, Scotland, is a picturesque forest that offers a tranquil and enchanting experience for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike. Covering an expansive area of approximately 200 acres, this woodland is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife and a popular destination for hikers and birdwatchers.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, birch, and hazel, which create a rich and vibrant canopy that provides shade and shelter for a myriad of plant species. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, adding splashes of color to the landscape.

Traversing through Pyetbush Wood, visitors can explore a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the forest, allowing them to immerse themselves in the tranquil ambiance and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, including rolling hills and meandering streams.

The wood is also renowned for its diverse wildlife population. Birdwatchers can spot a range of species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, while lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of red squirrels, roe deer, or even elusive pine martens.

Pyetbush Wood is a protected area, managed by local authorities and conservation organizations, ensuring that its natural beauty and wildlife are preserved for future generations to enjoy. Its accessibility, natural splendor, and rich biodiversity make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Banffshire's stunning countryside.

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Pyetbush Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.522905/-2.7658674 or Grid Reference NJ5448. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View to Retanach

From a minor road near Moss-side.

Alan Hodgson

Rothiemay Parish Kirk

The kirk dates from 1807 and is a Category B Listed building. It incorporates some features from earlier buildings. See Link

for more details.

Anne Burgess

Rothiemay War Memorial

A plain granite monument, standing beside the main street.

Anne Burgess

Forbes Arms Hotel

The two-storey house is 18th century and the one-and-s-half storey extension is later. It is a Category B Listed building. See Link

for details.

Anne Burgess

River Deveron

Looking downstream from the bridge at Milltown.

Anne Burgess

Milltown of Rothiemay

Although officially called Milltown of Rothiemay, most local people refer to it simply as Rothiemay. The River Deveron is in the dip between the foreground field and the village.

Anne Burgess

Drystane Dyke

A rather haphazard-looking dyke on the side of the road to Redhill.

Anne Burgess

Corsekellie Farm

Corskellie lies astride the minor road, with outbuildings on both sides. These are the buildings on the north side, closer to the River Deveron.

Anne Burgess

Corskellie Farm

Some of the extensive range of traditional stone buildings on the north side of the minor road.

Anne Burgess

Interesting Gateposts

We were lured through the gateway by a window display of fascinating old objects, like a little heritage museum. The white van is a travelling butcher's shop, and the lady walking up the street has just been buying from it. Now that there is no shop at all in the village, the van must be very welcome.

Anne Burgess

Milltown of Rothiemay

Having left our car beside a sign saying that the parking area (the only one in the village) is for visitors to the cemetery, we felt obliged to visit the cemetery when we returned from our walk. This was far from being a hardship, because as well as some interesting gravestones there is a bench which offered us this view while we relaxed in the sunshine with the second instalment of our picnic. (The three cars in view were all there when we first arrived, and still there when we left to go home, but we saw no-one else visiting the cemetery.) On the skyline is Fourman Hill, and our seven-mile walk had taken us over the shoulder of the hill past the scattered trees.

Anne Burgess

OS Cut Mark - Rothiemay, Bridge over the Deveron

Bridge Parapet Buttress NW SIDE RD

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Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (1)

It's easy to miss this modest sign at the gate to the field containing the standing stones. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

Anne Burgess

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

Until some time in the 1840s this circle was complete, but a farm bailiff had some removed in the 1840s, and only the intervention of the landowner prevented further destruction. Now, only five stones survive. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

Anne Burgess

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

This is the view from the south-east. Nearest the camera are the two stones on the south-eastern arc of the circle. To the left is the recumbent, and in the background are the two stones on the north-western arc. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

Anne Burgess

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

From the south-east, the two stones in the north-west are framed in the space between the two on the south-east. The recumbent is to the left. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (5)

Anne Burgess