Boot Plantation

Wood, Forest in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Boot Plantation

Barley field below the Eildon Hills, Melrose A field on The Annay beside the Tweed with Eildon Hill North (L) and Mid Hill (R). The houses are on the eastern fringe of Melrose. — Barley field below the Eildon Hills, Melrose Credit: Jim Barton

Boot Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. With its lush greenery and enchanting atmosphere, this forested area covers a vast expanse of approximately 100 acres. Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, Boot Plantation offers a tranquil escape for nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native species, including oak, beech, and birch trees, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy provides a haven for a wide array of wildlife species, such as red squirrels, deer, and a variety of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodland birds like woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes in their natural habitat.

Visitors to Boot Plantation can explore the forest through a network of well-maintained walking trails that meander through the woodland, offering stunning views and a chance to immerse oneself in the peaceful ambiance. The trails cater to different fitness levels, from leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The plantation is also home to a variety of wildflowers and plants, adding bursts of color throughout the forest. In spring, bluebells carpet the woodland floor, creating a magical and ethereal sight. This biodiversity makes Boot Plantation a perfect destination for nature photographers and botany enthusiasts.

Boot Plantation, with its natural beauty and serene atmosphere, provides an idyllic setting for picnics, family outings, and quiet contemplation amidst nature. Its accessibility and well-preserved trails make it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, seeking solace and connection with the natural world.

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Boot Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.607067/-2.6916511 or Grid Reference NT5635. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barley field below the Eildon Hills, Melrose

A field on The Annay beside the Tweed with Eildon Hill North (L) and Mid Hill (R). The houses are on the eastern fringe of Melrose.

Jim Barton

The Tweed east of Melrose

The Tweed seen from an elevated stile on the riverside path to Newstead.

Jim Barton

Yesterday's rain, River Tweed

Very heavy showers yesterday have increased the flow and coloured the water with suspended mud, here in a narrowing of the river near Newstead.

Jim Barton

Main Street, Newstead

A village close to the Trimontium Roman site east of Melrose.

Jim Barton

Tractor laying a pipe

The tractor was reversing around the field, unreeling a hosepipe from a drum held at the front, a skilled piece of driving. Presumably the pipe is for irrigation.

Jim Barton

Former Waverley Line near Broomhill

The line from Melrose to Hawick, somewhere near the junction with the former Berwickshire railway route from the Leaderfoot Viaduct. Now it is simply a slightly overgrown footpath signposted 'Old Melrose', leading to the A68 in a few hundred metres.

Jim Barton

Former Waverley Line near Broomhill (2)

The line a little further along; from here the next station was Newtown St Boswells. See also Walter Baxter's photograph NT5733 : Dismantled railway line taken in 2007.

Jim Barton