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Spur Wood

Wood, Forest in Banffshire

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Spur Wood

Cairn of Mayen
Cairn of Mayen Credit: Alan Hodgson

Spur Wood, located in Banffshire, Scotland, is a picturesque forest that offers visitors a serene and scenic experience. Spanning over an expansive area, the wood is characterized by an abundance of diverse trees, including oak, birch, and pine. This mixture of tree species creates a vibrant and captivating landscape throughout the seasons, with vibrant green foliage in the spring and summer, and a striking display of autumnal colors in the fall.

The wood is crisscrossed by numerous walking trails, inviting hikers and nature enthusiasts to explore its beauty. These paths meander through the forest, revealing hidden clearings, enchanting streams, and peaceful glens. The tranquility of the surroundings makes Spur Wood an ideal destination for those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Wildlife thrives within the wood, with a rich array of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Animal sightings are not uncommon, as deer, squirrels, and rabbits can often be spotted amidst the trees. Nature lovers can indulge in birdwatching or engage in wildlife photography, captivated by the natural wonders that Spur Wood has to offer.

Spur Wood's beauty is not limited to its flora and fauna; it also boasts an impressive archaeological heritage. The wood is home to ancient ruins, such as stone circles and burial mounds, which provide a fascinating glimpse into the area's historical significance.

Overall, Spur Wood in Banffshire is a cherished natural haven, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of Scotland's woodlands, while also experiencing its rich cultural and historical heritage.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.525806/-2.6994545 or Grid Reference NJ5848. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cairn of Mayen
Cairn of Mayen
Mayen and the River Deveron In the middle distance is Mayen, which is almost surrounded by a meander of the River Deveron, which turns from flowing south-eastwards to flowing northwards in just a couple of miles. The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago.
Mayen and the River Deveron
In the middle distance is Mayen, which is almost surrounded by a meander of the River Deveron, which turns from flowing south-eastwards to flowing northwards in just a couple of miles. The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago.
River Deveron The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago.
River Deveron
The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago.
Mayen and the River Deveron The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago. Mayen is the low hill on the opposite bank of the river from here.
Mayen and the River Deveron
The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago. Mayen is the low hill on the opposite bank of the river from here.
River Deveron The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago.
River Deveron
The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago.
River Deveron The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago. Mayen is the cluster of buildings on the slope above the opposite bank.
River Deveron
The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago. Mayen is the cluster of buildings on the slope above the opposite bank.
River Deveron The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago. We were slightly hesitant because we were following a published walk description directing us straight across a field, and we were concerned about disturbing cattle, but the old maps confirm that there was a proper road here for a long time. We saw no cattle or other livestock, otherwise we would have gone round the edge of the field instead of straight across. Under the 'Right to Roam' (Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003) we are of course entitled to walk across a field, even if it contains livestock, but I don't relish the idea of trying to explain the law to a belligerent bull or angry cow.
River Deveron
The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago. We were slightly hesitant because we were following a published walk description directing us straight across a field, and we were concerned about disturbing cattle, but the old maps confirm that there was a proper road here for a long time. We saw no cattle or other livestock, otherwise we would have gone round the edge of the field instead of straight across. Under the 'Right to Roam' (Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003) we are of course entitled to walk across a field, even if it contains livestock, but I don't relish the idea of trying to explain the law to a belligerent bull or angry cow.
River Deveron The River Deveron, looking upstream in the direction of Milltown of Rothiemay, with Tower Hill to the right above the incised meander. The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago.
River Deveron
The River Deveron, looking upstream in the direction of Milltown of Rothiemay, with Tower Hill to the right above the incised meander. The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago.
Woodfold Farm One of a series of farms on the slope above the right bank of the River Deveron.
Woodfold Farm
One of a series of farms on the slope above the right bank of the River Deveron.
Mains of Mayen Viewed from above the opposite bank of the River Deveron.
Mains of Mayen
Viewed from above the opposite bank of the River Deveron.
Innes and Meldrum monuments, Marnoch Cemetery The cemetery beside the River Deveron is the site of the medieval St Marnoch's church, which fell into ruin when its replacement was built a few hundred metres to the northeast around the late 18th Century. The cemetery is still used for burials under the aegis of Aberdeenshire Council but its main attraction is the magnificent Meldrum monument from 1699.
Innes and Meldrum monuments, Marnoch Cemetery
The cemetery beside the River Deveron is the site of the medieval St Marnoch's church, which fell into ruin when its replacement was built a few hundred metres to the northeast around the late 18th Century. The cemetery is still used for burials under the aegis of Aberdeenshire Council but its main attraction is the magnificent Meldrum monument from 1699.
Meldrum monument, Marnoch cemetery This magnificent monument erected in 1699 to George Meldrum (1616-1692) largely justifies the A-listing of the site. For more details, see Epitaphs and Inscriptions from Burial Grounds and Old Buildings in the Northeast of Scotland (volume 1) p. 231, by Andrew Jervise (available as a free download from archive.org). The monument is in deplorable condition, being covered by lichen and with plants growing out of, and damaging, the stonework.
Meldrum monument, Marnoch cemetery
This magnificent monument erected in 1699 to George Meldrum (1616-1692) largely justifies the A-listing of the site. For more details, see Epitaphs and Inscriptions from Burial Grounds and Old Buildings in the Northeast of Scotland (volume 1) p. 231, by Andrew Jervise (available as a free download from archive.org). The monument is in deplorable condition, being covered by lichen and with plants growing out of, and damaging, the stonework.
Meldrum monument: heraldry Coat of arms at the top of the monument (see: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5452608" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5452608">Link</a> ). Meldrum of Laithers (Quarterly, 1st and 4th, argent a demi otter issuing out of a bar wavy sable; 2nd and 3rd, argent three unicorns' heads erased sable) impaling Duff of Braco (Vert a fess dancettee ermine between a buck's head cabossed in chief and two escallops in base or). The arms commemorate the marriage of Rev. George Meldrum to his cousin, Jean Duff, in 1680: Jean bore three daughters. They are getting worn after 320 years in the open, but are still just about visible.
Meldrum monument: heraldry
Coat of arms at the top of the monument (see: Link ). Meldrum of Laithers (Quarterly, 1st and 4th, argent a demi otter issuing out of a bar wavy sable; 2nd and 3rd, argent three unicorns' heads erased sable) impaling Duff of Braco (Vert a fess dancettee ermine between a buck's head cabossed in chief and two escallops in base or). The arms commemorate the marriage of Rev. George Meldrum to his cousin, Jean Duff, in 1680: Jean bore three daughters. They are getting worn after 320 years in the open, but are still just about visible.
Meldrum monument: cartouche and bust The outstanding sculpture of George Meldrum. Note the fantastic macabre face emerging from the centre of the cartouche, not to mention the funerary symbols (hour-glass and coffin).
Meldrum monument: cartouche and bust
The outstanding sculpture of George Meldrum. Note the fantastic macabre face emerging from the centre of the cartouche, not to mention the funerary symbols (hour-glass and coffin).
Meldrum monument: inscription On polished Portsoy marble: Hic jacet reverendus et pius defunctus D. Georgius Meldrum de Crombie, quondam de Glass, praeco fidelissimus, qui officio pastorali, dum ferebant tempora, diligenter functus erat. Dives enim fuit non avarus, lucri gratia conscientiam violare noluit, pacifice et sobrie vixit, et hinc migravit anno Dom. 1692, aetatis suae 76 [Here lies the late reverend and pious Mr George Meldrum of Crombie, sometime of Glass, a faithful preacher, who, while the times permitted, diligently discharged the duties of his pastoral office. Not being avaricious, he was rich, and would not do violence to his conscience for the sake of gain; he lived peaceably and soberly, and departed hence A.D. 1692, in the 76th year of his age.]
Meldrum monument: inscription
On polished Portsoy marble: Hic jacet reverendus et pius defunctus D. Georgius Meldrum de Crombie, quondam de Glass, praeco fidelissimus, qui officio pastorali, dum ferebant tempora, diligenter functus erat. Dives enim fuit non avarus, lucri gratia conscientiam violare noluit, pacifice et sobrie vixit, et hinc migravit anno Dom. 1692, aetatis suae 76 [Here lies the late reverend and pious Mr George Meldrum of Crombie, sometime of Glass, a faithful preacher, who, while the times permitted, diligently discharged the duties of his pastoral office. Not being avaricious, he was rich, and would not do violence to his conscience for the sake of gain; he lived peaceably and soberly, and departed hence A.D. 1692, in the 76th year of his age.]
Innes monument, Marnoch cemetery Monument to John Innes of Netherdale; the central marble panel reads: Within this vault are deposited the remains of John Innes of Muiryfold, Esq. Distinguished for judgment, candour, and integrity, he employed those qualities with cheerful and unremitting application in the service of his friends and his neighbours. In domestick (sic.) life, an affectionate husband and generous master ; in society a most agreeable companion. Born 11 March 1729, he died lamented 3 Oct. 1780. This vault and monument were erected at the request of his disconsolate widow, Helen, daughter of Peter Gordon of Ardmealie, Esq.
Innes monument, Marnoch cemetery
Monument to John Innes of Netherdale; the central marble panel reads: Within this vault are deposited the remains of John Innes of Muiryfold, Esq. Distinguished for judgment, candour, and integrity, he employed those qualities with cheerful and unremitting application in the service of his friends and his neighbours. In domestick (sic.) life, an affectionate husband and generous master ; in society a most agreeable companion. Born 11 March 1729, he died lamented 3 Oct. 1780. This vault and monument were erected at the request of his disconsolate widow, Helen, daughter of Peter Gordon of Ardmealie, Esq.
Chalmers monument, Marnoch cemetery Dating from 1707 and built into the west wall of all that remains of St Marnoch's parish kirk. The monument reads: Sub hoc monumento reconduntur exuviae Mr Hugonis Chalmers, qui ecclesiae hujus Marnochensis A.D. 36 circiter anuos pastoris officio fidelissime functus est. Doctus absque vanitate, pius citra ostentationem, gravis sed non morosus, veritatem pacemque constantissime coluit, et tandem, exacto 59 annorum curriculo, ex hac aerumnosa lachrymarum valle iu patriam coelestem commigravit quinto die Junii 1707. [Under this monument are laid the remains of Mr Hugh Chalmers, who, for about 36 years, discharged with the greatest fidelity, the office of pastor of this church of Marnoch. Learned without vanity, pious without ostentation, grave but not morose, he constantly studied truth and peace, and at length, after a career of 59 years, departed from this sorrowful valley of tears to the heavenly land, 5th June 1707.] At the top of the monument are the arms of Chalmers (Argent a demi lion rampant, issuing out of a fesse gules with a fleur-de-lis in base of the last) impaling Innes (Argent three stars azure) with motto "spero" ("hope") commemorating the marriage of Hugh Chalmers to Elizabeth Innes ca. 1678. At the very top is a grinning skull...
Chalmers monument, Marnoch cemetery
Dating from 1707 and built into the west wall of all that remains of St Marnoch's parish kirk. The monument reads: Sub hoc monumento reconduntur exuviae Mr Hugonis Chalmers, qui ecclesiae hujus Marnochensis A.D. 36 circiter anuos pastoris officio fidelissime functus est. Doctus absque vanitate, pius citra ostentationem, gravis sed non morosus, veritatem pacemque constantissime coluit, et tandem, exacto 59 annorum curriculo, ex hac aerumnosa lachrymarum valle iu patriam coelestem commigravit quinto die Junii 1707. [Under this monument are laid the remains of Mr Hugh Chalmers, who, for about 36 years, discharged with the greatest fidelity, the office of pastor of this church of Marnoch. Learned without vanity, pious without ostentation, grave but not morose, he constantly studied truth and peace, and at length, after a career of 59 years, departed from this sorrowful valley of tears to the heavenly land, 5th June 1707.] At the top of the monument are the arms of Chalmers (Argent a demi lion rampant, issuing out of a fesse gules with a fleur-de-lis in base of the last) impaling Innes (Argent three stars azure) with motto "spero" ("hope") commemorating the marriage of Hugh Chalmers to Elizabeth Innes ca. 1678. At the very top is a grinning skull...
River Deveron Marnoch cemetery has a beautiful riverside location beside the Deveron.
River Deveron
Marnoch cemetery has a beautiful riverside location beside the Deveron.
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Spur Wood is located at Grid Ref: NJ5848 (Lat: 57.525806, Lng: -2.6994545)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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