Scraib Wood

Wood, Forest in Banffshire

Scotland

Scraib Wood

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G4214 This can be found on the wall of Birchlea at Shielparks.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm539" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm539">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> — Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G4214 Credit: Peter Wood

Scraib Wood is a charming forest located in Banffshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The wood is predominantly composed of native tree species, including Scots pine, birch, and oak, which create a diverse and visually appealing landscape. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of lush undergrowth, comprising ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Scraib Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature photographers. Visitors may be fortunate enough to spot species such as red squirrels, roe deer, and a range of woodland birds, including great spotted woodpeckers and treecreepers.

Several walking trails wind their way through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths range in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and experienced hikers. Along the way, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and may stumble upon hidden streams and waterfalls.

The wood is open to the public year-round and is managed by the local conservation authority, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty. Facilities such as picnic areas and car parks are available for the convenience of visitors.

Scraib Wood is a true gem in Banffshire, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and tranquility, making it an ideal destination for those seeking solace in nature.

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Scraib Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.537545/-2.7631847 or Grid Reference NJ5449. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G4214

This can be found on the wall of Birchlea at Shielparks. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

View to Retanach

From a minor road near Moss-side.

Alan Hodgson

Knock Hill from Clovenstone

Alan Hodgson

The B9022 heading for Portsoy

David Purchase

Bladder Sedge (Carex vesicaria)

I am reliably informed that this is Bladder Sedge.

Anne Burgess

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

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