Colquhoun Reserve (formerly Eskdale Reserve, R39812) is a small reserve (2.5 ha) managed by the City of Armadale. It is located in the centre of Roleystone and has entrances on Eskdale Street and Peet Road that are clearly marked. Eskdale Street's Merton Road end is the best area to park. Parking is also available near the Peet Road and Sawmill Road intersection.
Dr. Ian Colquhoun was a research scientist who was regarded as an expert in Phytophthora dieback. In honour of Ian's dedication to the preservation of Roleystone bush reserves and to advancing the establishment of Dieback procedures in the City of Armadale, the reserve was recently given a new name after him. The Roleystone Dieback Action Group, currently known as Roleybushcare, was founded by Ian.
The reserve covers a remnant of well-preserved Jarrah-Marri forest with scattered Sheoak (Allocasuarina fraseriana) and Bull Banksia (Banksia grandis). With at least 120 types of plants, including at least 11 species of orchids, within the reserve, there is a remarkable diversity of flora for such a tiny reserve.
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