Ancestors Trail
This trail on forest paths and tracks contrasts the oak and beech wood with planted pine and larch forest. The beech, which casts a heavy shade, is gradually being cleared to allow natural oak regeneration.
How to get there:
Ancestors Trail can be started from Brumley Brae Car Park in Quarrelwood Woodland Park which is part of Moray Forests. Elgin is the nearest town or village.
By car - Leave the A96 at Eight-Acres Hotel, on the west side of Elgin, on to Morriston Road. Continue for approx. 1/2 mile then turn left at the road signposted 'Pet Centre' on to Brumley Brae. The car park is on the left hand side approx. 1/4 mile uphill (before the pet centre).
OS Grid Reference: NJ198634
Mammals: The mix of broadleaf and conifer woods provide good habitats for a great variety of small mammals. Woodmice feed on the beech mast while red squirrels extract seeds from the pine cones. There's a fair chance of seeing roe deer in the woods, especially near dawn and dusk. We have information about Red squirrel and Roe deer
Birds: Many woodland birds make their home here, including coal tits, siskins and wrens. Listen out for the distinctive drumming of a greater spotted woodpecker.
