A productive young conifer woodland in rolling Aberdeenshire countryside.
Located Lairshill, Newmachar, Aberdeenshire. ## Region This wood is in the [Northern Scotland](https://tom.woodlands.co.uk/buying-a-wood/northern-scotland) region. ## Agent This wood is managed by Torquil Varty and Rachel Bower. They can be contacted by email torquilandrachel@woodlands.co.uk or phone 01307 467393 07803 903 203 . ## DescriptionBreena Wood sits tucked away to the north of Aberdeen in rolling countryside: close enough to the city to be accessible, but far enough away to feel as though you have escaped the trappings of a busy world. This woodland would suit someone looking for a productive project as the wood is characterised by spruce that has grown strong and true, creating a solid canopy.
The creation of pockets of clear areas and judicious thinning will allow light to penetrate to the forest floor that will allow the woodland to move to a second phase in its evolution; create the right conditions and nature takes over bringing diversity of flora and fauna. The land is fairly flat and easy to traverse with a large open area by the access gate suitable for stacking timber or general storage area. Not much more of the woods at Lairshill will come to market in this popular and convenient part of the county.
### TreesSitka spruce trees grow close together, forming a dense canopy. However, the dense foliage provides cover from the wind and rain for larger mammals, while birds of prey and smaller birds, such as crossbill, tree creeper, coal tit and siskin, may use Sitka spruce for nesting.
Thinning for firewood or projects would prove beneficial as well as providing sustainable domestic firewood. The created spaces would offer valuable protection for replanting with more diverse species.
### WildlifeRed squirrels have been spotted foraging in the woods as well as deer and the odd fox : a few well placed webcams may show up some other visitors.
### FeaturesThe biggest resource of Breena Wood is the timber and it is of an age where thinning out would be the next step and perhaps opening up some clearings to encourage light onto the forest floor.
### Access, tracks and footpathsVehicle access to the wood is very good and there are also a couple of tracks through the wood, though more work could be done to further open it up. This can be done relatively easily with hand tools and a work party of family and friends.
### Rights and covenantsAll sporting rights are included with the sale of the woodland.
As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland. ### ActivitiesSitka spruce makes up about half of commercial timber in the UK and is used for a multitude of purposes from construction, to paper, to firewood. A log pole cabin would be a great way of making use of the timber.
### Local area and historyThe villages of Newmachar and Hatton of Fintray are nearby, as is the Kirkhill Forest and Formartine and Buchan Way cycling/walking routes. Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city profiting from a booming oil industry with property being very sought after. To the west is the fertile and attractive region of Deeside and beyond are the eastern fringes of the Cairngorm National Park. To the north is the world famous whisky producing area of Speyside, whilst the north east coastline provides atmospheric empty beaches and historic fishing villages such as Balmedie and Newburgh.
## Location * OS Landranger: OS No. 38 * Grid ref: NJ 866 190 * Nearest post code: AB21 0BX * GPS coordinates: 57.2622, -2.2227 ### DirectionsBreena Wood is located 25 minutes NW of Aberdeen
For Directions From Bing Maps CLICK HERE, enter your own postcode, (wood location already entered) click blue "Go" box, this will take you to the entrance.
For Satnav: the postcode AB21 0PX is for the point shown by the red dot on the location maps. Satnav coordinates are Lat: N57:15:39 Lon: W2:13:44