Burnside Wood

Wood, Forest in Fife

Scotland

Burnside Wood

Golfers on Kittocks Kittocks Course is one of the courses in St Andrews Bay golf complex associated with the Fairmont Hotel. — Golfers on Kittocks Credit: James Allan

Burnside Wood is a picturesque forest located in Fife, Scotland. Spanning over an area of approximately 100 hectares, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The wood is situated near the village of Kingskettle, offering visitors easy access to its beauty and tranquility.

The wood is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a rich and diverse ecosystem. The lush undergrowth is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, providing a habitat for various species of birds, mammals, and insects.

Numerous walking trails meander through Burnside Wood, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings. The paths are well-maintained and clearly signposted, making it easy for visitors to navigate and discover the woodland's hidden gems. Along the way, one can encounter charming streams, small ponds, and delightful clearings that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The woodland is popular with birdwatchers, who can often spot species such as woodpeckers, tits, and finches. In spring, the air is filled with the melodious songs of these feathered creatures, adding to the serene atmosphere of the wood. Wildlife enthusiasts may also be fortunate enough to encounter red squirrels, roe deer, and even the elusive pine marten.

Overall, Burnside Wood is a captivating destination for those seeking solace in nature. Its abundant biodiversity, well-maintained trails, and idyllic landscapes make it a must-visit location for both locals and tourists looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Burnside Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.310237/-2.7330003 or Grid Reference NO5413. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Golfers on Kittocks

Kittocks Course is one of the courses in St Andrews Bay golf complex associated with the Fairmont Hotel.

James Allan

Holiday cottages

Balmashie holiday cottages seen from Kittocks golf course at St Andrews Bay.

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Kittock's Den

With the North Sea in the background.

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14th tee at Kittock's

A foursome of golfers driving off the 14th tee on the Kittocks Course.

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Track and Priormuir Wood in Winter

The wooded area on the right is a relatively newly planted wood, with the older woodland in the backdrop.

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Tending the land, Prior Muir

I am not totally sure be I think the tractor is planting seed then harrowing it into the soil.

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Milestone, Thornbank

The milestone stands beside the A917. Milestones are the original roadside heritage features with many dating back hundreds of years and these historic items are under threat from highway developments.

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Milestone and bench mark, Thornbank

The Ordnance Survey bench mark is to be found on the side of the milestone. For a wider view of the stone NO5414 : Milestone, Thornbank and for further information on the cut mark and others in the area Link

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Milestone, Thornbank

For a view of the other side of the milestone NO5414 : Milestone and bench mark, Thornbank and a wider view NO5414 : Milestone, Thornbank . Milestones did not come into general use until the Turnpike Act of 1766 made them compulsory on turnpike roads, these roads were built by private enterprise under licence from the Government and maintained by tolls on those who used them. Before this Act milestones were put up occasionally, often as charitable acts and commemorations. Many Turnpike Act stones still exist. They are usually 2-3 ft high, with the initial letter or abbreviation of the nearest market town shown on two faces, and the distance from it.

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Seed Drilling

The tractor with a variety of machines attached is seed drilling.

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Boarhills and Dunino Parish Kirk

The building, which stands on the site of an earlier kirk was built in 1826 and was designed by James Gillespie Graham and many of the additions are by P MacGregor Chalmers and were completed in 1928. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the south face of the building.

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Bench Mark, Boarhills and Dunino Parish Kirk

The Ordnance Survey bench mark is to be found on the south face of the building. For a view of the kirk NO5613 : Boarhills and Dunino Parish Kirk and for further information on the cut mark and others in the area Link

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Tending the land, Boarhills

The land is being made ready for this year's crop. The picture is taken from the kirkyard of Boarhills and Dunino Parish Kirk.

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Junction, Kenlygreen Cottages

The minor road joins A917. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the corner of the cottages.

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Bench Mark, Kenlygreen Cottages

The Ordnance Survey bench mark is to be found on the south face of the building. For a view of the building NO5613 : Junction, Kenlygreen Cottages and for further information on the cut mark and others in the area Link

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Village scene, Boarhills

Boarhills is a small hamlet situated near the sea on the East Neuk.

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Honesty, Boarhills

Honesty is a plant best known for its seed cases rather than its flowers.

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Greater Periwinkle, Boarhills

(Vinca major) The plant produces large violet-blue flowers from April to June and the plant roots easily from the tips of the stems. In folklore it represents eternal life and fidelity like all deciduous plants and it was also valued as a protection against witches and magicians.

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Burnside Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO5413 (Lat: 56.310237, Lng: -2.7330003)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife