Blackhill Wood

Wood, Forest in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Blackhill Wood

Hill of Dens Farm Farming dominates this thinly populated part of Aberdeenshire.
Hill of Dens Farm Credit: Bill Harrison

Blackhill Wood is a picturesque forest located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It spans an area of approximately 100 acres and is known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The wood is predominantly composed of native tree species, such as oak, birch, and pine, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter to the various creatures that call the forest home. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss and ferns, creating a lush and vibrant undergrowth.

Blackhill Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, offering numerous walking trails that wind through the forest. These trails provide visitors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquillity of the woods and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

The forest is also home to a wide variety of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot numerous species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Mammals such as red squirrels, foxes, and deer also inhabit the wood, adding to its natural charm.

Blackhill Wood is not only a haven for wildlife but also serves as an important conservation area. It is part of a larger network of protected woodlands in the region, ensuring the long-term preservation of this natural habitat.

Overall, Blackhill Wood is a stunning forest that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and experience the beauty of Aberdeenshire's countryside.

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Blackhill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.47092/-1.8476849 or Grid Reference NK0942. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hill of Dens Farm Farming dominates this thinly populated part of Aberdeenshire.
Hill of Dens Farm
Farming dominates this thinly populated part of Aberdeenshire.
Pylons from Peterhead Power Station the march of the pylons taking the 'juice' to the national grid. Power Station chimney in centre of photo
Pylons from Peterhead Power Station
the march of the pylons taking the 'juice' to the national grid. Power Station chimney in centre of photo
disused Cottar Houses, North Collielaw Tied cottage to 2 families of 'Farm Servants' as the farm labourers were known.
disused Cottar Houses, North Collielaw
Tied cottage to 2 families of 'Farm Servants' as the farm labourers were known.
Newfield Reservoir a mile south of Peterhead
Newfield Reservoir
a mile south of Peterhead
Entrance to Stoneyhill Landfill site old quarry now used as a major landfill and waste management site.Controversially waste is transported over 100 miles from Highland Region to be disposed of here
Entrance to Stoneyhill Landfill site
old quarry now used as a major landfill and waste management site.Controversially waste is transported over 100 miles from Highland Region to be disposed of here
Cowhills farmhouse and steading eerily abandoned unit after farmland absorbed into either neighbouring Newfield or Springhill farms
Cowhills farmhouse and steading
eerily abandoned unit after farmland absorbed into either neighbouring Newfield or Springhill farms
Burnhead Farm, Gask typical Aberdeenshire farm buildings and house
Burnhead Farm, Gask
typical Aberdeenshire farm buildings and house
Colliehill Farm Curious archway formed by two trees
Colliehill Farm
Curious archway formed by two trees
view from Colliehill
view from Colliehill
Converted Church near Blackhills A very plain building if it ever was a church - but too elaborate to simply be a barn, store or stable.
Converted Church near Blackhills
A very plain building if it ever was a church - but too elaborate to simply be a barn, store or stable.
View to Blackhills Farm
View to Blackhills Farm
Long Cairn at Cairncatto from.... <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/archaeology/smr/smr_recdetails.asp?Rno=NK04SE0027&curpage=34&RefNo=&Name=&Mapsheet=&Period=NE&Typ=&Typ2=&Typ3=&Parish=" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/archaeology/smr/smr_recdetails.asp?Rno=NK04SE0027&curpage=34&RefNo=&Name=&Mapsheet=&Period=NE&Typ=&Typ2=&Typ3=&Parish=">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>* (link no longer works - updated link <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/smrpub/master/detail.aspx?refno=NK04SE0027" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/smrpub/master/detail.aspx?refno=NK04SE0027">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> ) 

Long cairn; great mound of large stones, some of considerable size. The main axis lies NW-SE with a length of 47.18m. The SE end is larger, measuring 18.28m across & is straight with rounded corners, NE side is well-defined and appears little disturbed. The SW side has been robbed, from near the SE end for about a third of its length. Various deep holes have been made in the SE end by pulling away the stones but no internal structure is to be seen. Two stone axes were found at the cairn in 1885. There may formerly have been cists visible within it.
Long Cairn at Cairncatto
from.... LinkExternal link* (link no longer works - updated link LinkExternal link ) Long cairn; great mound of large stones, some of considerable size. The main axis lies NW-SE with a length of 47.18m. The SE end is larger, measuring 18.28m across & is straight with rounded corners, NE side is well-defined and appears little disturbed. The SW side has been robbed, from near the SE end for about a third of its length. Various deep holes have been made in the SE end by pulling away the stones but no internal structure is to be seen. Two stone axes were found at the cairn in 1885. There may formerly have been cists visible within it.
Stile to Cairncatto room for a joke on Geograph.com...?

Angry landowner....'I say fellow - did you build that wooden step arrangement over my fence?'

Rambler....'Sorry mate - that's just not my stile'
Stile to Cairncatto
room for a joke on Geograph.com...? Angry landowner....'I say fellow - did you build that wooden step arrangement over my fence?' Rambler....'Sorry mate - that's just not my stile'
Croft between Cairncatto and Stoneyhill
Croft between Cairncatto and Stoneyhill
Wellsforest Farm
Wellsforest Farm
Field at Wellsforest Farm note prominent landmark of Peterhead Power Station chimney (NK1243)
Field at Wellsforest Farm
note prominent landmark of Peterhead Power Station chimney (NK1243)
Trees at Hill of Longhaven
Trees at Hill of Longhaven
Military Transmitter Station As the site is unmarked on the Ordnance Survey map, this Geographer is unsure if this image is acceptable to Geograph.org.uk!
Fingers crossed I don't receive a midnight knock from the MOD
Military Transmitter Station
As the site is unmarked on the Ordnance Survey map, this Geographer is unsure if this image is acceptable to Geograph.org.uk! Fingers crossed I don't receive a midnight knock from the MOD
Show me another place!

Blackhill Wood is located at Grid Ref: NK0942 (Lat: 57.47092, Lng: -1.8476849)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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