Hike Through Dunmore, Scotland

 Introduction

This evening, I am reporting on a small group hike centred on the historic Dunmore Estate near Falkirk. This location is about thirty miles north-west of Edinburgh on the south bank of the Firth of Forth.  

 Pineapple Pavilion, Dunmore Estate, Scotland 

Information on the hike.

Over a relatively short distance of six miles in mid-December we encountered a rich diversity of sites including:

  • 19th century conservation village of Dunmore.

  • Tree decorated with a human face.

Tree with human face 

  • River Forth (at low tide).

River Forth near Dunmore, Scotland 

  • Antique farm machinery.

Antique plough, Dunmore, Scotland. 

  • Fungi, both ground and tree.

Tree Fungi, Dunmore Estate, Scotland. 

Ground Fungi, Dunmore Estate, Scotland

  • Rhododendron infested parkland.

Hiking trail through Dunmore Estate, Scotland 


  • Giant Redwood trees (native of California).


  •  The ruined Elphinstone Tower, which dates from early 16th century.

  • Elaborate, pineapple inspired pavilion dating from 1761.

  • Crab apples.

  • Village of Airth, including Parish Church, Mercat Cross and architecture dating from early 18th century.

‘Captain’s House’ dating from early 18th century. 

House dating from 1722, Airth, Scotland.

Mercat Cross, Airth, Scotland

Airth Parish Church with River Forth in background.

Weather was dull but dry with above average temperature. 

More information

For information on Scotland's extensive history,wildlife, geology, sightseeing and much more please refer to the publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4. This book is also available via Kindle.

 

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