Angus Wood

Wood, Forest in East Lothian

Scotland

Angus Wood

not-a-white kirk, Whitekirk Thought it best to add in a photo of the current kirk in Whitekirk — not-a-white kirk, Whitekirk Credit: Kirsty Smith

Angus Wood is a small forest located in East Lothian, Scotland. Situated just outside the village of Angus, the wood covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is known for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty.

The forest comprises a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, and pine, which provide a diverse habitat for various plant and animal species. Walking through Angus Wood, visitors can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.

The wood is intersected by several well-maintained trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. These trails offer opportunities for hiking, jogging, and birdwatching, allowing visitors to explore the forest at their own pace.

One of the highlights of Angus Wood is its abundance of wildlife. The forest is home to a wide range of species, including red squirrels, roe deer, and various bird species such as woodpeckers and tawny owls. It is also known for its diverse flora, with numerous wildflowers and ferns adding bursts of color to the forest floor.

In addition to its natural attractions, Angus Wood also has a picnic area and a small visitor center where visitors can learn more about the forest's history and conservation efforts.

Overall, Angus Wood is a hidden gem in East Lothian, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of a Scottish woodland.

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Angus Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.015289/-2.6759134 or Grid Reference NT5780. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

not-a-white kirk, Whitekirk

Thought it best to add in a photo of the current kirk in Whitekirk

Kirsty Smith

Early morning at Waughton doocot

A beehive 'doocot' from the 1500's nearby to the remains of Waughton Castle.

Lisa Jarvis

Waughton Castle and Doocot

Very little remains of Waughton Castle, two miles west of Whitekirk. Waughton Castle is first reported in the mid 1300s when it was in the possession of the Hepburns of Waughton. The doocot in the background is of later 1500s origin. By the 1700s the castle was sadly being used as a quarry to build local cottages and walls. There is more information and a reconstruction drawing at Link

Lisa Jarvis

beyond the fern

Inside Binning wood, looking behind the ferns emerging a typical woodland floor scene for the area

Alastair Seagroatt

Newbyth

A former mansion at Newbyth, now divided into apartments. Roe deer wander in the fields beside the house.

Alastair Seagroatt

Old Stonelaws

How old it is I don't know - but law means hill locally, & behind me were the rocky hills - products of glaciation. The hills behind are the Lammermuirs with the recent snows going fast.

Alastair Seagroatt

Pig farm

Close to Merrylaws - happy hills? A pig farm with the distant Pentland hills behind complete with snow. The soils here are glacial deposits & very rich for agriculture.

Alastair Seagroatt

Newbyth Stables

Originally stables for Newbyth Mansion House NT5880, now residential.

Lisa Jarvis

Road near Sheriff Hall.

Looking south towards the Lammermuir Hills. One field ploughed and cultivated the other still under stubble.

Richard Webb

Cabbage

Waughton Farm, showing another piece of the East Lothian veg industry.

Richard Webb

Pines, Stonelaws.

Looking west past ajunction near Stonelaws Farm. The land around here is not always so fertile, and there is a fair acreage of woodland.

Richard Webb

Inch Wood.

Snowdrops in the western reaches of Binning Wood.

Richard Webb

Peffer Burn

Burn running through marshy ground, the northern boundary of Binning Wood.

Richard Webb

Newbyth Mains.

View south through the Newbyth Estate and over Binning Wood.

Richard Webb

St Mary's Church, Whitekirk

A Parish Church has been at Whitekirk since the 12th century, initially belonging to Holyrood Abbey. After miracles of healing were being performed at a nearby well the church was placed under the protection of James I. It survived almost without alteration until 1914, when it was set on fire by suffragettes. Careful restoration was carried out by Robert Lorimer. The tower has two small light openings, a stair-turret at the NW corner and a low slated spire. It has been used as a doocot with 39 nests cut out of the stone walls of the tower and 97 in recesses.

Lisa Jarvis