Demmings Plantation

Wood, Forest in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Demmings Plantation

Field above Cleuch Head Grass field with left overs from Winter. — Field above Cleuch Head Credit: Richard Webb

Demmings Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Covering a vast area, it is renowned for its enchanting beauty and rich biodiversity. The plantation is situated near the village of Demmings, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native Scottish trees such as oak, birch, and pine, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy provides shelter for a wide range of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and various bird species. The tranquil atmosphere of the plantation makes it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area.

Visitors to Demmings Plantation can enjoy a network of well-maintained trails that crisscross through the forest, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. These paths cater to both casual strollers and experienced hikers, with varying levels of difficulty and lengths. Along the way, walkers can spot numerous plant species, from delicate wildflowers to towering ferns.

The plantation also holds historical significance, with remnants of old stone walls and ruins of former buildings scattered throughout the woodland. These remnants serve as a reminder of the area's past and add an intriguing dimension to the overall experience.

Overall, Demmings Plantation in Roxburghshire is a captivating destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Its idyllic setting, diverse flora and fauna, and well-maintained trails make it an ideal location for leisurely walks, wildlife spotting, and exploring the region's natural and historical heritage.

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Demmings Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.388174/-2.618337 or Grid Reference NT6010. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field above Cleuch Head

Grass field with left overs from Winter.

Richard Webb

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (11416)

This OS Flush Bracket can be found on the east face of the former Post Office. It marks a point 205.637m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket 11416

This can be found on the wall of a building - a private dwelling - at the crossroads in Chesters. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

Chesters Village Hall

Viewed from the north-west.

Peter Wood

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket 11417

This can be found on the wall of a cottage - a private dwelling - at Doorpool. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

Road (A6088) at Doorpool Cottages

Looking eastward.

Peter Wood

Junction of roads at Coatlaw Plantation

Looking south-westward.

Peter Wood

Jed Water

Iain Macaulay

Grass track northeast of Wolfelee Hill

Iain Macaulay

Very rough grazing with small patches of woodland

The valley of the White Burn seen from the edge of the Lustruther Strip of woodland. The hill in the middle distance is Rubers Law.

Morley Sewell

White Burn

White Burn beneath Bents Plantation.

Peter McDermott

A dead tree near Whiteburn

A Dutch elm disease victim by the A6088 road south of Chesters.

Walter Baxter

A dead elm tree near Whiteburn

A closer view of the upper part of this tree NT6209 : A dead tree near Whiteburn.

Walter Baxter

Southdean Church - the interior

Southdean Kirk, opened in 1876, is the latest in a line of churches which could back as far as the 8th. - 9th. century. An old story from Southdean Parish was of the Borders Reivers having a son baptised in a font which could immerse the whole body of the baby. The reiver would always request of the vicar not to baptise the boy's right arm - that would be carrying out 'some develish deeds in the future'. The reivers, when not fighting the English, fought amongst themselves. Southdean Church only opens for up to six services a year.

James Denham

The Old Smiddy, Chesters

In a hamlet on a bend on the A6088, Carter Bar to Hawick main road, which is also a crossroads with two minor roads. The name Chesters implies a Roman origin, but any information on this has proved elusive.

Oliver Dixon