Brough Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Brough Hill

Damhouse Farm, The Rhins Credit: wfmillar

Brough Hill is a prominent hill located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. It rises to an elevation of 220 meters (722 feet) above sea level, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. The hill is located near the town of Wigtown and is easily accessible by foot.

Brough Hill is known for its rugged terrain, featuring rocky outcrops and grassy slopes. The hill is popular with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who come to enjoy the challenging terrain and breathtaking views. The summit of Brough Hill offers a perfect vantage point to take in the scenic beauty of the surrounding area, with views stretching out to the Irish Sea and the Isle of Man on clear days.

The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey such as buzzards and kestrels, as well as sheep and other grazing animals. Brough Hill is a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers looking to capture the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Brough Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.990036/-5.1275139 or Grid Reference NX0070. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Damhouse Farm, The Rhins

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Pigs and Arks

Barnhills Farm.

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Knockneen Farm, The Rhins

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Kirkbryde, The Rhins

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Cairnside Farm, The Rhins

Ireland on the horizon.

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Cairnside Farm, The Rhins

Kintyre on the horizon.

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Remains of Corsewall Castle

Picturesque 15th century ruin.

Rose and Trev Clough

Cattle at Cairnside

These cattle were in their winter quarters and came out to meet me as I approached their roadside shed. Maybe they thought I was going to feed them - or maybe they were just plain bored.

Mary and Angus Hogg

St Columba's Well?

The Explorer map shows St Columba's Well here, which I think could be this very wet patch in the tiny burn that flows into Port Mullin, near Corsewall Point. Viewed in mid-February, in winter colours.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Corsewall Castle

This 15th century tower was recorded as a ruin in 1684. It had been a substantial house in its day. (Source: "The Castles of South-West Scotland", by Mike Salter). Three roe deer are grazing on the winter barley to the left of the castle.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Cattle dogs, West Kirkbryde

The houses are at North Kirkbryde.

Rose and Trev Clough

Cairnside Farm

The farm house and buildings from the public road.

Anne Burgess

Cottages at Cairnside

A couple of white cottages, probably originally for farm workers at Cairnside. The farm on top of the hill is Knockneen.

Anne Burgess

Knockneen Farm

Birds gather on the wires beside the warm wine-coloured farm house at Knockneen.

Anne Burgess

West Kirkbryde

A large cluster of buildings at West Kirkbryde, on the northern slope of Brough Hill.

Anne Burgess

Corsewall Point Road

This is on the way back from the point, just beside the road to North Park.

Anne Burgess

Corsewall Castle

Unfortunately I ran out of time and was unable to find a suitable parking spot, so this was the closest I got to the ruins of Corsewall Castle. The zoom lens makes it look very close to the modern house at Old Blackhills, but it is in fact several hundred metres away.

Anne Burgess