Bogentory Wood

Wood, Forest in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Bogentory Wood

Weakened bridge over Corskie Burn has resulted in the closure of a minor road at Craigiedarg Looking southward.
Weakened bridge over Corskie Burn has resulted in the closure of a minor road at Craigiedarg Credit: Peter Wood

Bogentory Wood, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a picturesque forest boasting a rich biodiversity and scenic beauty. Spread over an area of approximately 200 acres, this wood is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The woodland consists primarily of native tree species such as oak, birch, and rowan, which provide a dense canopy and shelter for a wide range of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers during the spring and summer months.

Visitors to Bogentory Wood can explore its network of well-maintained trails, which wind their way through the forest, offering serene and peaceful surroundings. These trails cater to both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes, providing options for people of all fitness levels.

The wood is also home to a plethora of wildlife, including various bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and finches. Red squirrels, roe deer, and badgers can often be spotted among the trees, adding to the charm and natural diversity of the area.

For those interested in history, Bogentory Wood holds significance as it was once part of a larger estate dating back to the 17th century. Some remnants of the original estate, including stone walls and ruins, can still be found within the wood, adding an air of historical intrigue to the surroundings.

Overall, Bogentory Wood offers a tranquil and enchanting escape into nature, providing visitors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of Aberdeenshire's natural landscapes.

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Bogentory Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.176324/-2.4050317 or Grid Reference NJ7509. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Weakened bridge over Corskie Burn has resulted in the closure of a minor road at Craigiedarg Looking southward.
Weakened bridge over Corskie Burn has resulted in the closure of a minor road at Craigiedarg
Looking southward.
A sign of Irony? The western entrance to Dunecht showing a rather battered roadsign.
A sign of Irony?
The western entrance to Dunecht showing a rather battered roadsign.
Gateway at Dunecht Ornate stone gateway with wrought iron arch, Dunecht. The driveway leads, through extensive grounds, to Dunecht House.
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Gateway at Dunecht
Ornate stone gateway with wrought iron arch, Dunecht. The driveway leads, through extensive grounds, to Dunecht House. LinkExternal link
Jaff's, Dunecht Village bar and restaurant at Dunecht, on the Alford Road west of Aberdeen.
Jaff's, Dunecht
Village bar and restaurant at Dunecht, on the Alford Road west of Aberdeen.
Dunecht, 12 Miles From Aberdeen Milestone on the A944, Aberdeen-Alford road, at Dunecht.
Dunecht, 12 Miles From Aberdeen
Milestone on the A944, Aberdeen-Alford road, at Dunecht.
Bridgend, Dunecht The east end of the village, close to where the A944 Alford road crosses the Corskie Burn.
Bridgend, Dunecht
The east end of the village, close to where the A944 Alford road crosses the Corskie Burn.
Dunecht Estate Policy Loch dam Above and behind this dam is the man made Policy loch on the Dunecht estate. It has recently been revealed due to extensive cutting back of vegetation which partially hid it from view. The gargoyle outlet feeds a pond which in turn overflows into a stream which flows through the estate and eventually into the Loch of Skene to the east.
Dunecht Estate Policy Loch dam
Above and behind this dam is the man made Policy loch on the Dunecht estate. It has recently been revealed due to extensive cutting back of vegetation which partially hid it from view. The gargoyle outlet feeds a pond which in turn overflows into a stream which flows through the estate and eventually into the Loch of Skene to the east.
Early autumn dawn in rural Aberdeenshire Straw bales at Upper Affloch near Dunecht
Early autumn dawn in rural Aberdeenshire
Straw bales at Upper Affloch near Dunecht
Dunnecht Estate Lion's Moo Dunnecht Estate Policy Loch dam outlet faucet known locally as "the lion's moo".
Dunnecht Estate Lion's Moo
Dunnecht Estate Policy Loch dam outlet faucet known locally as "the lion's moo".
Dunnecht Estate Stable Block (c1723) This building, now converted to a store was originally a stable. The date 1723 is carved into the stonework near the roofline.
Dunnecht Estate Stable Block (c1723)
This building, now converted to a store was originally a stable. The date 1723 is carved into the stonework near the roofline.
Viscount Cowdray Arms... ...on the wall of the Dunecht Estate Offices.  We see Pearson (Per fesse indented gules and or, two suns in splendour in chief and a demi-gryphon couped, wings elevated and addorsed, in base all counterchanged) impaling Cass (Per pale argent and azure, a balance suspended between two flaunches*, each charged with a branch of palm slipped,** all counterchanged). The supporters are: Dexter, a diver holding in his exterior hand his helmet; sinister, a Mexican peon (sic), both proper (*a circular arc emerging out of each flank of the shield; **a stem or stalk).  The crest: On a wreath of the colours, in front of a demi-gryphon as in the arms, holding between the paws a millstone proper, thereon a millrind sable, a sun in splendour.  Blazons from Armorial Families by Fox-Davies.  For Viscount Cowdray, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weetman_Pearson,_1st_Viscount_Cowdray" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weetman_Pearson,_1st_Viscount_Cowdray">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> .
Viscount Cowdray Arms...
...on the wall of the Dunecht Estate Offices. We see Pearson (Per fesse indented gules and or, two suns in splendour in chief and a demi-gryphon couped, wings elevated and addorsed, in base all counterchanged) impaling Cass (Per pale argent and azure, a balance suspended between two flaunches*, each charged with a branch of palm slipped,** all counterchanged). The supporters are: Dexter, a diver holding in his exterior hand his helmet; sinister, a Mexican peon (sic), both proper (*a circular arc emerging out of each flank of the shield; **a stem or stalk). The crest: On a wreath of the colours, in front of a demi-gryphon as in the arms, holding between the paws a millstone proper, thereon a millrind sable, a sun in splendour. Blazons from Armorial Families by Fox-Davies. For Viscount Cowdray, see: LinkExternal link .
Dunecht Estate offices Note the Palladian (Venetian) window in the right-hand wing (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palladian_architecture" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palladian_architecture">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> ).  For more on the Dunecht Estate, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dunechtestates.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dunechtestates.co.uk/">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> .  Whether you regard it as progressive rural capitalism or neo-feudalism will probably depend on your point of view...
Dunecht Estate offices
Note the Palladian (Venetian) window in the right-hand wing (LinkExternal link ). For more on the Dunecht Estate, see: LinkExternal link . Whether you regard it as progressive rural capitalism or neo-feudalism will probably depend on your point of view...
Works yard for Dunecht Estate The maintenance base, dating from ca. 1922 (see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:3143" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:3143">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> ) for the Dunecht Estate.
Works yard for Dunecht Estate
The maintenance base, dating from ca. 1922 (see: LinkExternal link ) for the Dunecht Estate.
Dunecht Primary School Typical granite construction...
Dunecht Primary School
Typical granite construction...
Gateway to Dunecht House B-listed from ca. 1924: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:3130" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:3130">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> .  Note the heraldic griffins on top of the gate piers.
Gateway to Dunecht House
B-listed from ca. 1924: LinkExternal link . Note the heraldic griffins on top of the gate piers.
Cottage, Dunecht A minuscule cottage facing onto the A944.  Note the unusual wall.
Cottage, Dunecht
A minuscule cottage facing onto the A944. Note the unusual wall.
Dunecht garage and village stores
Dunecht garage and village stores
Estate cottages Dating from ca. 1900 and C-listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:43" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:43">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> .   A prominent porch with a side-door is a characteristic feature.
Estate cottages
Dating from ca. 1900 and C-listed: LinkExternal link . A prominent porch with a side-door is a characteristic feature.
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Bogentory Wood is located at Grid Ref: NJ7509 (Lat: 57.176324, Lng: -2.4050317)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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