Kirkton Moss

Wood, Forest in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Kirkton Moss

Latch from the roadside Latch House viewed from the C43M road to the south. — Latch from the roadside Credit: Scott Cormie

Kirkton Moss is a picturesque wood located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Known for its abundant natural beauty, this forested area covers a vast expanse of approximately 500 acres. It is situated just a few miles to the north of the town of Inverurie, making it easily accessible for both locals and tourists alike.

The moss is characterized by its dense woodland, consisting primarily of tall, mature trees that create a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The dominant tree species in this area are native Scots pines, which form a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of moss, hence the name Kirkton Moss. This carpet of moss gives the woodland a unique and enchanting appearance, especially during the wetter seasons when it becomes even more vibrant and lush.

The moss is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous species of birds. It is also a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts due to the presence of several bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds.

Visitors to Kirkton Moss can enjoy a range of recreational activities, including hiking, walking, and nature photography. There are well-maintained trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace.

Overall, Kirkton Moss is a true gem of Aberdeenshire, offering a tranquil escape into nature for all who visit.

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Kirkton Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.208555/-2.6207355 or Grid Reference NJ6213. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Latch from the roadside

Latch House viewed from the C43M road to the south.

Scott Cormie

Harvested field near Moss-side

Harvested field viewed north-eastwards from the road at Moss-side.

Scott Cormie

Cottages at Torries

Cottages by the north side of the narrow minor road at Torries.

Scott Cormie

The church at Kirkton of Tough

Stephen Stachowiak

Road leading to Craich farm, near Kirktown of Tough

Stephen Stachowiak

Nether Edindurno

Farm buildings by A944 near Whitehouse.

Stanley Howe

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (1)

Just to confuse people, this circle is signposted as Whitehill Stone Circle, and also so named in the 'Stone Circle Trail' leaflet published in 2014. I am sticking to the name used by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland, now part of Historic Environment Scotland. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

This is the recumbent setting. Only the west flanker and the recumbent are still standing. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

From this angle, the fallen east flanker can be seen embedded in the ground almost in line with the recumbent. When erect it would have been about the same height as the west flanker. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

The large stone in the left foreground is a fallen orthostat, and another one is visible lying in the grass towards the right. The heather behind the nearer one is growing on the internal cairn, which is raised above the level of the base of the stones. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (5)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (5)

The two fallen stones in this view are part of the eastern arc of the circle. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (6)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (6)

It's quite hard to make out the fallen stones in this view. There is one in the foreground, with snow on the nearer face of it, and the next one is lying at an angle, with a thin layer of snow on top picking it out. These are the orthostats on the north-eastern arc of the circle. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (7)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (7)

At top right is the only orthostat still standing, and in the foreground are several fragments of another stone, almost hidden by a combination of grass and shadow. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (8)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (8)

Nearest the camera is a large fallen orthostat, and behind it is the recumbent setting. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (9)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (9)

In this view are all the stones still standing. The closest one is the stone standing on the north arc, and in the background is the west flanker. The recumbent, to the left of the flanker, is almost hidden by the heather growing on the raised internal cairn. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (10)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (10)

The nearest stone is the fallen stone next to the recumbent setting, and in the background is the only orthostat still upright. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (11)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (11)

The recumbent setting, with the west flanker nearer the camera and the recumbent behind it. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (12)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (12)

Thanks to the forest having been cleared around it, it is possible to get the whole circle in view, though all you really see are the west flanker, on the right, and the sole standing orthostat, on the left. You can also see that the height of the cairn in the interior of the circle is above the height of the base of the stones. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (13)

Anne Burgess

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Kirkton Moss is located at Grid Ref: NJ6213 (Lat: 57.208555, Lng: -2.6207355)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East