Friday 14 January 2022

The aftermath



We have had some quite nice weather in Aberdeen this week (that's quite nice, mind you, these things are all relative and it is January, and Scotland). I had been hoping Gail would take me for one of our favourite walks, up Millstone Hill, but it seems that this particular trail is still out of bounds, as are many others in the region, due to fallen trees, the aftermath of December's Storm Arwen. 

So instead we went to Dunecht Estate and were relieved to see that most of the estate's rather splendid beech trees are still standing.

Although many other trees are not. 

Once clear of the post-storm debris we were delighted to find that the route through to Loch Skene, which is normally (and we think in contravention of  Scotland's Outdoor Access Code) blocked behind a high locked gate, was for once freely accessible to dog and human. Hooray! 

Happy Nature Friday!
 

15 comments:

  1. wow that was a mighty storm... it is always scary to see that a storm can even bring the biggest trees down...

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  2. That's some devastation the storm wreaked, Bertie. Glad you were able to make your way past it to the loch. The water doesn't look very inviting though - not a day for a swim, or even a paddle.

    Love,
    Inca xx

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  3. What a mess the storm made and it's sad to see the damage. Have fun romping, Bertie!

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  4. Hari OM
    How the mighty fall... or, on the other paw, the difference between having depth or living shallowly. Fab fotos, Bertie lad, and I am glad you got to see the loch. There have been some litigious moments regarding access! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  5. Bertie I am almost speechless at the number of downed trees. That looks like damage for a Hurry-cane here in the US of A. Those are some big trees to.
    I do like the beech tree in the first photo it has a purrsonality.
    BUT alas you win in Mr. Congeniality and most handsome today
    Hugs Cecilia

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  6. That sure is a lot of trees that fell. We're glad that you were able to make it all the way to Loch Skene. We wish there was something like the outdoor access code around here because there would be lots more things we could explore.

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  7. that storm just ripped those big beuatiful trees right out of the ground. sad to see them fallen down. glad you could get in to walk and enjoy. that is one big old gnarled and twisted tree you are sitting in front of and glad it is still standing.

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  8. So many downed trees. Lovely to find the gate to the loch open.

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  9. It looks like you had an awful storm, but good to see you are still standing.

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  10. Whoa...that was some kind of storm! It's always heartbreaking seeing fully grown trees upended like that. Here's to a good weekend full of walkable adventures.

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  11. Wow! That's a lot of trees down!

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  12. So sad to see the damage to the trees, but we are happy you and Gail got to go for such a nice walk. A frigid snowy winter day here!!!

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  13. Lady is always sad to see trees broken but is also amazed by the power of the wind! That was clearly some storm. We are very jealous of your walks. It was -39C this morning so we ventured outside for business only - so about 3 minutes. It is currently -28 and there is no hope of it warming up today, so we will stay inside.
    Lee and Phod

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  14. Wow, those poor trees took a beating in that storm. But as always, you got an excellent walk with Gail---you are one lucky pup Bertie!

    Rosie and Redford

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