Around three-quarters of the tree population is an unusual combination of sycamore, ash and beech with occasional lime, birch and oak adding to the mix. Native Scots pine form a northern block with one or two spruce hiding amongst the broadleaf.

Smaller species are dotted throughout the wood; elder, favoured by foragers for both its flowers and fruit, hawthorn, also bearing edible fruit, and flaming yellow gorse.

An island of foliage amongst open farmland the wood stands out as a welcome refuge for local wildlife residents. Several evident access points through the hedge indicate regular use by native roe deer. Smaller paths suggest forage runs of badgers no doubt used by hares and small predators such as stoats and weasels.

The towering canopy is an obvious spot for a nesting buzzard, with a variety of tits and finches taking advantage of the hedge lines cover. The game birds partridge and grouse are amongst other regular visitors, lying up in the verdant ground cover or feeding on fallen fruits and seeds.

The wood is close to the brow of the hill so the landscape, initially sloping to the south, gradually levels out before gently starting to fall. Dry underfoot and with no obvious watercourse, the right to draw water from the generous water tank is a major benefit. A gated hardstanding exists to facilitate the small scale management and enjoyment of the wood.

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 all the way up to the point at which the short entrance track starts.

This 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 sold with the wood.

A third party has rights of access over the tracks between points A and B and between points A and C. The ownership of these tracks will be included in the sale of the wood.

There is a right to take water, subject to the conditions on the deeds, from the tank located within the wood.

The purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the details of these rights within the conveyancing process.

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, the hard standing area would facilitate the stacking of timber prior to removal.

For the conservation-minded; additional planting, especially of understory species would improve biodiversity and encourage an even greater variety of wildlife to flourish.

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.

A large proportion of the surrounding agriculture is set aside for the purpose of growing those Scottish staples for porridge and whisky. Several of the local farms contain their own maltery for local production.

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

Bass rock, stained guano white from its huge gannet population, is a salient landmark visible from the wood. A boat trip to the rock can be taken from nearby North Berwick.