(Nearly Five and One quarter acres), Durris, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31

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(Nearly Five and One quarter acres), Durris, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31, Durris, Banchory, Aberdeenshire

69.385 €

Listed Oct 4, 2026

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The woodland is accessed off the South Deeside road which is a long, straight road that although not terribly busy, the traffic can really take advantage of it so extra care must be taken when entering or leaving by car. There are two gates for accessing the wood in a bit of a horseshoe shape with plenty of room for parking if any woodland owner does not want to take their car all the way up to their particular wood. The walk up is through mature beech trees which create a wonderful shady canopy, bearing left all the way until reaching the entrance to Jarl Wood. The track extends all the way through Jarl Wood with a wider area further in that could be the perfect site for a small cabin. The beech trees have a great sense of majesty . A bench has been installed slightly further up the rise in land from the entrance to allow you to sit and reflect. These are very beautiful woods with views across farmland that can be seen the higher up you rise, towards the western boundary there are some very tall pines and younger birch , creating a nice contrast with the beech. The woods are well worth a trip out to see, perhaps combined with further exploration of the spectacular Royal Deeside. There is a growing interest in hut, bothy and temporary shelter building, especially in Scotland; for those interested in erecting a hut or shelter, here is some interesting and very helpful guidance from Reforesting Scotland’s Thousand Hut Campaign. Your Local Planning Authority should also be consulted. Trees Jarl Wood is dominated by mature beech trees across three quarters of the woodland and by pine and birch towards the eastern boundary.Beech woodland is shady and characterised by a dense carpet of fallen leaves and mast husks which prevent most woodland plants from growing. Only specialist shade-tolerant plants can survive beneath a beech canopy. Because beech trees live for so long, they provide gnarled and knotted habitats for many deadwood specialists, such as hole-nesting birds and wood-boring insects. The bark is often home to a variety of fungi, mosses and lichens. Wildlife Craiglug Woods are a real haven for wildlife with plenty of animal trails criss-crossing the woodland, though whether they would be seen in daylight is doubtful. Careful placement of wildlife cams would reveal many of the inhabitants. Features Beech trees are known as the queen of British trees ,with the oak being the king and ,although usually seen , as native to the south of England they are very common north of the border. The amount of timber in just one of these trees is impressive and would provide good firewood for hungry burners. Access, tracks and footpaths The woodland tracks have recently been upgraded with local stone allowing great accessibility to all the woods at Craiglug, the woodland itself is well spaced allowing free movement. Rights and covenants All sporting and mineral rights are sold with the wood. As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland. Activities These woodlands have great potential for siting a woodland hut subject of course to the relevant planning permissions required. It is a wonderful location for exploring Royal Deeside and further into the Cairngorm mountain range. Local area and history Royal Deeside is the name given to the valley of the River Dee from its birth on the slopes of the Cairngorm Mountains to the North Sea at Aberdeen. On its journey, the river flows through some of the most beautiful countryside in Scotland. There are several historic castles located in Deeside. At Braemar, the crumbling ruins of Kindrochit Castle date back to the 11th century. At the east end of Braemar stands the 16th-century tower house of Braemar Castle. Braemar itself is famous as the site of the annual Highland Gathering, the most prestigious of Scotland's Highland Games, which can trace their origins back to a festival given by Malcolm Canmore following his victory over Macbeth here in the 11th century. The 16th-century tower house of Crathes Castle at Banchory features world-famous gardens, and only a few miles away is the 13th-century fortress of Drum Castle, one of the oldest tower houses in the country. Just outside Royal Deeside are Craigievar Castle, Corgarff Castle, and Dunnottar Castle.

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69.385 €