Durris Forest facts for kids
Durris Forest is a large forest in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It's mostly filled with conifer trees, which are trees that stay green all year round, like pine trees. You can find Durris Forest south of the River Dee, about three kilometers (almost two miles) west of a place called Netherley.
The A957 road runs along the southwest edge of Durris Forest. This road separates it from another forest nearby, called Fetteresso Forest. Durris Forest is actually made up of several smaller woodlands, all part of the larger forest area.
You might be interested to know that an ancient path, known as the Elsick Mounth, crosses through Durris Forest. This old route goes over the Grampian Mounth, which is a range of hills. Close to Durris Forest, you can also find interesting natural spots like Red Moss (a type of boggy wetland) and Meikle Carewe Hill. There are also important historical sites nearby, such as Raedykes Roman Camp, Muchalls Castle, and Maryculter House.
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Exploring Durris Forest's Past
How Roman Soldiers Marched Through the Forest
Long ago, Roman legions, which were groups of Roman soldiers, marched right through what is now Durris Forest. They were moving from one Roman camp called Raedykes to another called Normandykes Roman Camp.
Why the Romans Chose This Route
The Roman soldiers chose to march through the forest because they needed to find higher ground. This helped them avoid the bogs and wet, low-lying areas, like Red Moss, that were found near the Burn of Muchalls.
The Ancient Path: Elsick Mounth
The path they used for this march was the Elsick Mounth. This was one of the very old trackways that crossed over the Mounth, a hilly area of the Grampian Mountains. This specific part of the Elsick Mounth is located west of Netherley.
