Sitka spruce is the dominant species throughout the main body of the wood, this useful timber tree is ideally suited to upland locations and low-nutrient soils. Oak trees predominate in the broadleaf fringe with alder birch and hawthorn also present.

For those interested in animals and birds, Logie Wood has plenty to offer, be it the roe deer, stoats, the local buzzard couple with their grown chick, the grey heron and chaffinches, the small shrews or the even smaller cinnabar moths and field crickets. Those interested in wildflowers will find wild geranium, meadowsweet, purple clover and joyful oxeye daisies.

A small secluded path takes you from the hard standing in the direction of the river, winding through the spruce trees with their dense carpet of needles from which fungi spring throughout the year. Upon emerging from the woodland you will find a well-made rustic bench to sit upon beneath the young oak trees and ponder awhile whilst gazing at the river below and the lush green hills beyond.

Access: An unlocked gateway leads off a quiet country lane along a solid track across the fields, where there is a full right of way (suitable for most cars) to the woodland entrance. A locked gate leads to a central track up to the Logie entrance with a further track, internal paths, clearings, a timber stacking area and vehicle turning point.

The sporting rights, including the fishing, are owned and included in the sale.

The spruce is now of a size where sensitive thinning could be considered. This would allow more light in and give the opportunity for further broadleaf planting thus improving the biodiversity of the wood. This could also provide a small source of domestic firewood, easily processed and stacked to dry on the provided hardstanding.

As the sporting rights are included in the sale then fishing the Teviot is an attractive option. Salmon, sea trout, brown trout and grayling can all be found and caught in the appropriate season. As this is Scotland a government fishing licence is not required.

Local area: Hawick, meaning entrenched settlement, is the nearest town and is right in the heart of reiver country. Once well known for lawlessness and cattle stealing it is now a pleasant market town with plenty to offer including numerous B&B’s.

At the back of the larger woodland is a strange, pointed stone structure. This is the memorial to Henry Scott Riddell, poet and songwriter who lived nearby in Teviothead.