6의 Devilla Forest가지 명소 & 주요 장소

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.

Sign barely visible from the path, but there's a step for hopping the fence that's a giveaway. Small path back to a 400-year old grave site of 3 children who all died the same day from the same wave of the plague that killed 25% of London in 1645. Interesting that people are still coming and hanging baubles here.

Devilla Forest is a quiet pine forest in Fife. Devilla Forest is composed chiefly of Scots pine and has an extensive network of paths and forest roads. The forest is popular with walkers and cyclists. While you’re here, look for the red squirrels and see if you can find the plague grave. Prehistoric coffins, stone circles and Roman urns have been found throughout different parts of the forest.