Οι καλύτερες οικογενειακές πεζοπορίες Devilla Forest

Muddy path round the side of the loch in some places, but overall decent to walk on

Folklore suggests that this stone was cut to hold the standards of the Scottish army that may have fought the Danes here in the 11th century. Unfortunately, this doesn't really make sense - why two holes? why square as the standards would almost certainly have been on round timbers etc. It's more likely that it's the base stone for a medieval stone cross or other standing stone. Maybe a parish marker stone or some estate boundary. It could have also held wooden gallows. Anyway, it's an interesting stop and worthy of a good speculative conversation...

Much of Devilla Forest was once part of the rich Tulliallan Estate with the castle to the west. Some areas of the woods have been planted with what was then considered exotic specimen species like rhododendron trees. These are very pretty, especially when in bloom but do spread and the dense canopy and thick leaves stop any other plants from growing.

Peppermill Dam is an artificial loch built to control the water supply to the paper mill downstream. It's a pretty place to walk on the edge of Devilla Forest.

Part of the Davilla Forest, a good area for some off road fun.

The Standard Stone is unknown in origin but is an interesting artifact, possible a holder for Standard at some Inter-Clan battle or event. It lies amidst the 'Squirrel Trail' in the Davilla forest.