Bardshillock Wood

Wood, Forest in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Bardshillock Wood

Grounds of Crathes Castle Looking pretty dreary on a dreich day, these fields are east of the castle itself.
Grounds of Crathes Castle Credit: Anne Burgess

Bardshillock Wood is a picturesque forest located in the region of Kincardineshire, Scotland. Spanning across a vast area of land, this wood is a captivating natural wonder that attracts visitors from near and far.

The wood is characterized by its dense vegetation, which consists mainly of native Scottish trees such as oak, birch, and pine. These trees create a lush and vibrant canopy that provides shelter and habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Walking through the wood, visitors will be enchanted by the symphony of bird songs and the occasional rustling of small mammals scurrying through the undergrowth.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails lead to several viewpoints that offer breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, visitors may even catch a glimpse of the distant hills and the sparkling waters of the North Sea.

Bardshillock Wood is also known for its rich history. It is believed that the wood has been a source of timber for local communities for centuries. Remnants of old sawmills and logging activities can still be found, adding to the wood's historical charm.

For nature enthusiasts, Bardshillock Wood is a paradise. It offers a tranquil sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life, where one can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and experience the serenity of the Scottish countryside.

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Grounds of Crathes Castle Looking pretty dreary on a dreich day, these fields are east of the castle itself.
Grounds of Crathes Castle
Looking pretty dreary on a dreich day, these fields are east of the castle itself.
Crathes Castle <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/36693/crathes-castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/36693/crathes-castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Crathes Castle
Midnight Frolics 
Art Trail 
  



Hare, there and everywhere!
Clan Cancer Support, the north-east’s leading cancer support charity, has partnered with Wild in Art once again to bring an exciting new art trail to the north-east, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.

The Big Hop Trail will take the public on another cultural tour of the north-east and the islands from July to September 2023, with hare sculptures designed and created by some of the country’s most talented artists.

The trail coincides with Clan’s 40th anniversary, with the 40 hares being the focal point to celebrate the charity’s commitment to supporting people affected by cancer. 

We chose the hare sculpture as they are an indigenous animal found in all parts of Clan’s geography. Much like our clients during their cancer journey, hares have to navigate rough and difficult terrain in order to survive. They are also adaptable, like our services team who deliver support to anyone affected by cancer. Most importantly, hares have incredible hearing. What better way to depict our lifeline listening and support service and the importance of being heard?
Midnight Frolics
Art Trail Hare, there and everywhere! Clan Cancer Support, the north-east’s leading cancer support charity, has partnered with Wild in Art once again to bring an exciting new art trail to the north-east, Moray, Orkney and Shetland. The Big Hop Trail will take the public on another cultural tour of the north-east and the islands from July to September 2023, with hare sculptures designed and created by some of the country’s most talented artists. The trail coincides with Clan’s 40th anniversary, with the 40 hares being the focal point to celebrate the charity’s commitment to supporting people affected by cancer. We chose the hare sculpture as they are an indigenous animal found in all parts of Clan’s geography. Much like our clients during their cancer journey, hares have to navigate rough and difficult terrain in order to survive. They are also adaptable, like our services team who deliver support to anyone affected by cancer. Most importantly, hares have incredible hearing. What better way to depict our lifeline listening and support service and the importance of being heard?
Railway Crossing Deeside Way is a 41-mile walking and cycling pat betwwen Aberdeen and Ballater in Scotland.  It also forms route 195 of the National Cycle Network.  Large parts of the route make use of a former railway line between Aberdeen and Ballater.  As its name suggests, the route follows the route of the River Dee.

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Railway Crossing
Deeside Way is a 41-mile walking and cycling pat betwwen Aberdeen and Ballater in Scotland. It also forms route 195 of the National Cycle Network. Large parts of the route make use of a former railway line between Aberdeen and Ballater. As its name suggests, the route follows the route of the River Dee. For more information, see LinkExternal link
Small burn feeding the River Dee
Small burn feeding the River Dee
Scottish heraldry Burnett (argent three holly leaves in chief vert and a hunting horn in base sable garnished and stringed gules) impaling Moncrieff (or Moncreiff) (argent a lion rampant gules a chief ermine) commemorating the marriage of Thomas Burnett (1st Baronet of Leys) and Jean Moncrieff in 1621.  As seen beside the main door of Crathes Castle.   For more see 'The Family of Burnett of Leys with Collateral Branches' by George Burnett, publ. 1901 (available as a download from archive.org).
Scottish heraldry
Burnett (argent three holly leaves in chief vert and a hunting horn in base sable garnished and stringed gules) impaling Moncrieff (or Moncreiff) (argent a lion rampant gules a chief ermine) commemorating the marriage of Thomas Burnett (1st Baronet of Leys) and Jean Moncrieff in 1621. As seen beside the main door of Crathes Castle. For more see 'The Family of Burnett of Leys with Collateral Branches' by George Burnett, publ. 1901 (available as a download from archive.org).
Crathes castle
Crathes castle
Walking Among the Tree Tops at Go Ape A person crossing a rope bridge between trees at the 'Go Ape' site at Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire.  Go Ape is a chain of tree climbing themed adventure parks based at various woodland sites throughout Great Britain.
Walking Among the Tree Tops at Go Ape
A person crossing a rope bridge between trees at the 'Go Ape' site at Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire. Go Ape is a chain of tree climbing themed adventure parks based at various woodland sites throughout Great Britain.
Crathes Castle Garden, Aberdeenshire, UK View of the garden at Crathes Castle, as seen from the castle.
Crathes Castle Garden, Aberdeenshire, UK
View of the garden at Crathes Castle, as seen from the castle.
The Walled Garden at Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire Colourful borders within the walled garden at Crathes Castle, a National Trust property in Scotland, UK.
The Walled Garden at Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire
Colourful borders within the walled garden at Crathes Castle, a National Trust property in Scotland, UK.
Crathes School Crathes school amongst its tree shelter.
Crathes School
Crathes school amongst its tree shelter.
Newmill Road Newmill farm road by Crathes.
Newmill Road
Newmill farm road by Crathes.
Newmill Sheep Sheep grazing in a field by Newmill.
Newmill Sheep
Sheep grazing in a field by Newmill.
Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire The south elevation of Crathes Castle.
Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire
The south elevation of Crathes Castle.
Red leaves Green roof A dilapidated shed with an overgrown roof in the Denwood Belt at Crathes.
Red leaves Green roof
A dilapidated shed with an overgrown roof in the Denwood Belt at Crathes.
Black Bales by Harestone Silage Bales in a field with fresh plantation in the foreground and Harestone Farm behind.
Black Bales by Harestone
Silage Bales in a field with fresh plantation in the foreground and Harestone Farm behind.
Path to Nowhere An elevated path leading into a field at the Denwood Belt. Perhaps it's a loading point but strange.
Path to Nowhere
An elevated path leading into a field at the Denwood Belt. Perhaps it's a loading point but strange.
Crathes Castle Ancestral home of the Burnetts of Leys, this tower house was built 1553-96 by the mason, Thomas Bel.
Crathes Castle
Ancestral home of the Burnetts of Leys, this tower house was built 1553-96 by the mason, Thomas Bel.
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Bardshillock Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO7298 (Lat: 57.073074, Lng: -2.4568826)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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