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Aberdeen & Grampian
On the steep south facing slopes of the Ythan River, Gight Wood is one of the least disturbed areas of lowland woodland remaining in Aberdeenshire, with many native deciduous trees. A key feature of the landscape is the ruin of Gight Castle once home to Lord Bryon’s mother and abandoned since the late 1700s.
Visit for:
- Birdwatching
- Mammals
- Scenery
- Wildflowers
- Woodlands
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Access
- Directions
Gight Woods are situated in a remote location on steep land sloping down to the River Ythan, about 43km north of Aberdeen, 3km upstream of Methlick and 5km east of Fyvie, lying off the B9005. Access to the reserve can be gained from the FC car-park at this location
Reserve location
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OS Landranger Map: 30OS Grid Reference: NJ820392
Latitude: 57.44298359
Longitude: -2.29990849
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Ellon (13 miles)
