There is no dominant tree species within the wood with a fairly even mix throughout. Sycamore, ash and beech rub shoulders, with less familiar for this area, lime and hornbeam. Conifers are represented by native Scots pine and imported spruce. A solitary larch stands sentinel at the entrance corner of the wood.

Smaller, understory species, elder and hawthorn are complemented by currant and furze bushes.

A network of well-used pathways transect the wood well worn by the hooves of local roe deer. These could well be used by smaller woodland mustelids such as badger, stoat and weasel.

As the wood is surrounded by open pasture it is a welcome refuge for a varied selection of birds. Pheasant and partridge are seen at ground level with tits and finches occupying the boundary hedge line.

The small freely flowing watercourse along the western boundary gives variety to the wood and sports its own ecosystem of water-specific plants and invertebrates.

Through the gated entrance, a small hardstanding is a useful area, facilitating the management of the wood and which could easily be used as a timber stacking area.

Initially level the land rises gradually to the south levelling again towards the top boundary track.

Access to the area in general is facilitated by the A1 with the town of Dunbar having a station on the main East Coast Line.

A right of vehicular access exists once the public highway ends, this includes the short southern boundary track.

The track to the north of the wood and the track running along the western edge are within the title.

The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.

The standard woodlands.co.uk covenant does not apply to this wood.

The large amount of growing timber could be sustainably harvested as a domestic wood fuel source; this would also encourage a greater diversity of trees and flora to flourish in the space and light created.

An overnight camping stay is an attractive proposition, facilitating wildlife watching at the prime times of dusk and dawn.

The foot of Pinkerton Hill saw one of the most important battles in Oliver Cromwells rise to political power. General Leslie, who was camped on the nearby Doon Hill, was drawn into battle in support of Charles II. The defeat of his forces in the battle of Dunbar left the gateway to Edinburgh open for Cromwell to exploit.

Today, all that remains is a monument to the battle on the road to the nearby White Sands beaches.

With its charming waterfront, Dunbar is well-furnished with accommodation and local facilities.