Dagmar Wood, Durris, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Northern Scotland, AB31

The name Dagmar comes from old Norse and means 'day' or 'daughter', no real relevance to the wood but a name is a name.

This is a lovely secluded spot in the wonderful valley of Royal Deeside home to Balmoral castle a favoured residence of the late queen. Our woods are a bit more humble than balmoral but no doubt will become just as important a redoubt for somebody.

The walk up from the main entrance feels quite grand with tall towering beech trees creating a vaulted canopy. The track splits and rises leading all the way up to Dagmar Wood. There is a generous parking or timber stacking area at the entrance. From here the track leads further into the wood, this section has not been upgraded but could be used by a 4X4 without too much difficulty.

There is plenty of scope to create a hub for your woodland here whether as a low impact camp or something sturdier, though planning permission is generally required for any hut building.

Though the wood is on the side of a slope there are a few flatter places at the end of the track and at the top of the woodland where there is a lovely birch glade that would be ideal for camping.

This is a lovely area and a wonderful woodland that will appeal to many.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.

Trees

There is a real mix to the trees in this woodland, a large stand of Sitka spruce that would benefit from some thinning and a large area of birch towards the west and up the top that are fine as is. Some bits of windblow have been tidied up with the timber left in situ giving plenty of ready cut firewood waiting to be hauled out of the wood by the new owner. Not enough for commercial uses but enough to supply a winter's worth of firewood.

Wildlife

Wildlife on the whole prefer places with plenty of cover to go about their business and this woodland certainly fits the bill. In the height of summer there is a carpet of fern amongst the birch that can be awkward to traverse for ungainly humans but will no doubt have a myriad of paths made by the smaller creatures that inhabit the woodland.

Features

This wood is tucked away in the corner of the forest giving it a good level of privacy, it is rich in biodiversity which is a sign of a healthy woodland. Thinning of the sitka would improve the biodiversity further.

Access, tracks and footpaths

The main track leading up to the entrance of the wood has been upgraded, the track through Dagmar wood has not been but remains relatively clear. There are a few paths through the wood.

Rights and covenants

All sporting and mineral rights are sold with the woodland.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.

Activities

This woodland would be perfect for all manner of activities whether as a site for a log cabin, a place to camp out with the grandkids or just as a wee haven away from the bustle of modern life.

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.

How to find this woodland

You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself, but please ensure that you have a copy of these sales details with you - many of our woodlands do not have mobile phone reception or internet access so we recommend either printing the details or downloading them to your phone/tablet/laptop.

Do remember to also check that it is still available for sale. If you have seen the woodland and wish to be accompanied on a second more detailed visit please contact our local manager.

Directions

From the A90 western periphery road that bypasses Aberdeen take the turnoff for Peterculter onto the B979.

Go down from here back across the river and join the B9077 turning right (South Deeside Road).

Carry along here for about 3 miles.

You will come across a woodlands for sale sign on your left and then half a mile further a sign on your right.

The entrance to the wood is opposite the sign on your left hand side.

Park here and try to leave room for a car to get into or out of the gate.

Walk up the internal track bearing left until you reach the end and the entrance to Dagmar wood.

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All woodlands are sold at a fixed price, and include free membership of the Small Woodland Owners Group and the Royal Forestry Society, as well as £300 towards paying for a course (or courses) to help with managing and enjoying your woodland.

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