Trottingshaw Wood

Wood, Forest in Berwickshire

Scotland

Trottingshaw Wood

The Fallago Rig Wind Farm access road Heading north over the Lammermuir hills just over 320m [&gt;1000feet]. Not the shortest route from &#039;civilization&#039; but much better for the local communities. — The Fallago Rig Wind Farm access road Credit: M J Richardson

Trottingshaw Wood, located in Berwickshire, Scotland, is a picturesque woodland that covers an area of approximately 100 acres. Situated in the beautiful Scottish Borders region, this wood is renowned for its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and tranquil atmosphere.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, beech, and rowan. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shelter and habitat for a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of bluebells, primroses, and ferns, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the wood.

Trottingshaw Wood is crisscrossed by numerous well-maintained trails, making it a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts. The paths wind through the woodland, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby river. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks, observing the local wildlife and soaking in the tranquility of the wood.

The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, deer, and badgers. Nature lovers can spot these creatures in their natural habitat, making Trottingshaw Wood an ideal location for wildlife photography and observation.

Managed by the local conservation authority, Trottingshaw Wood is dedicated to preserving its natural beauty and protecting the ecosystem. The wood is open to the public year-round and offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the peaceful serenity of this Scottish woodland gem.

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Trottingshaw Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.817869/-2.5579975 or Grid Reference NT6558. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Fallago Rig Wind Farm access road

Heading north over the Lammermuir hills just over 320m [>1000feet]. Not the shortest route from 'civilization' but much better for the local communities.

M J Richardson

Heather Moor, Dunside Hill

A Lammermuir Grouse moor, with mixed grass and heather, looking east.

M J Richardson

The valley of the Dye Water

Looking down from Dunside Hill, from the Fallago Rig Wind Farm access road.

M J Richardson

Footbridge across the Dye Water

Looking down from Dunside Hill, from the Fallago Rig Wind Farm access road.

M J Richardson

Dunside Wood

A small and rather scrappy wood on Dunside Hill and in Wester Stop Cleugh.

M J Richardson

Grouse Butt on Dunside Hill

One of a series alongside a moorland track in the Lammermuir Hills.

M J Richardson

Memorial [?] pillar on Dunside Hill

Just off the Fallago Rig Wind Farm access road at the col between Dunside Hill and Scar Law. Inscribed J.O.H. 1994, but I have yet to find anything more about it.

M J Richardson

Road to Scarlaw

Although tarmacked this is not a public road. Part of the Southern Upland Way and also the most easterly route of the Herring Road. This is the view west just after leaving the fishery at Watch Water Reservoir, and in the distance you can just make out Twin Law, though not the cairns on this hill.

Adam Ward

On the Way

In this case not only the way to Scarlaw farm but also the Southern Upland Way with the hill of Twin Law in the distance.

Adam Ward

Happy Ram

This chap looked very content with life as he snuggled up to another ram at Scarlaw.

Adam Ward

Dunside Wood

Looking over the Fallago power station road towards the recently replanted Dunside Wood.

Richard Webb

Looking up the Dye Water

The glen leading to Byercleugh, currently being trashed by wind farmers. The view is towards Pyatshaw Knowe.

Richard Webb

Trottingshaw

Road junction by the Dye Water. Since NT6458 : Trottingshaw was taken, the red shed has collapsed. The signage is mainly aimed at construction traffic for a disastrous and appallingly badly planned wind farm on Meikle Says Law.

Richard Webb

Dye Water, Dunside

Downstream view from the bridge.

Richard Webb

Ewes and lambs, Dunside

It is the height of lambing here. About half the ewes in the glen have lambed.

Richard Webb

New road, Dunside

The established road over the hill from Dunside towards Wedderlie NT6457 : Red road has been upgraded as an access road for the Fallago Ridge power station, a disaster. After years of fighting off the big landowner and his allies the government overuled local planners and allowed a wind farm in the remotest and wildest corner of southeast Scotland. There is plenty of room on the well roaded and agricultural periphery, but of course they had to go for the very centre of the range. From here I could see the Cheviot, in a country which looks after its landscapes. Such a shame the Northumbrians lost the Lammermuirs. Had this range remained in England, it would be a national park. Instead it is history.

Richard Webb

Road building, Dunside

Wind farm construction road being built. Here it deviates from the old road over from Wedderlie and runs up the Dye Water towards the doomed skyline in the background. (which happens to be about the remotest and highest bit of the Lammermuir Hills)

Richard Webb