Barscarrow Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Barscarrow Hill

The Dyemill, Near Sandhead Now a private dwelling, the Dye Mill was once powered by the Alwhibbie Burn to mill seaweed and obtain a brown dye. Seaweed was one of Scotland&#039;s most valuable natural resources. — The Dyemill, Near Sandhead Credit: Jeff Wells

Barscarrow Hill is a prominent hill located in Wigtownshire, a region in southwestern Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 300 meters (984 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. The hill is situated near the village of Kirkinner, about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) southeast of the town of Newton Stewart.

Barscarrow Hill is known for its distinct shape and prominent position, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Its slopes are covered in lush green vegetation, typical of the Scottish landscape, and are often frequented by hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The hill is composed mainly of sedimentary rock, formed over millions of years through natural processes such as erosion and deposition. It is part of the larger Southern Uplands, a range of hills and low mountains that stretch across southern Scotland.

Due to its relatively low elevation, Barscarrow Hill does not experience extreme weather conditions, although it can be subject to strong winds and occasional fog. The area surrounding the hill is characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and scattered forests, creating a picturesque setting.

Overall, Barscarrow Hill offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of Wigtownshire and enjoy breathtaking views of the Scottish countryside.

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Barscarrow Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.787773/-4.9755527 or Grid Reference NX0847. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Dyemill, Near Sandhead

Now a private dwelling, the Dye Mill was once powered by the Alwhibbie Burn to mill seaweed and obtain a brown dye. Seaweed was one of Scotland's most valuable natural resources.

Jeff Wells

Shoreline, Sandhead bay

This shore is at the south end of Sandhead Bay - part of Luce Bay

Ann Cook

Summer on the Mull Of Galloway

Duncan McNaught

Farmland near Ardwell Mill

David Baird

Kirkmadrine Church (disused)

This disused church is only just in this square located at NX080484. Housed in the old entrance to the church are some of the earliest Christian sculptured stones some of which date back to the 5th century.

Dave Smethurst

The old schoolhouse at Clachanmore, Ardwell.

The old schoolhouse situated at Clachanmore crossroads near Ardwell is the former schoolhouse for Ardwell. It was recently used as an Art gallery, but has since closed and is now a private house.

Colin McDonald

Kirkmadrine Church

Probably the site of a monastery in the early Christian period and later of a medieval parish church, built as a burial chapel in the late 19th Century by Lady McTaggart Stewart of Ardwell.

Ian Stewart

Cross in Kirkmadrine Churchyard

Ian Stewart

Cottages near the old school

David Medcalf

Another view of the old school at Ardwell

David Medcalf

Sandhead beach

Looking south.

David Medcalf

Kirkmadrine Church

This is no longer used as a church but it is the site of an early Christian community. The Kirkmadrine Stones are fine sculptured stones from the 5th century. They are displayed in a glass-fronted porch at the west of the church.

Ann Cook

Church Porch, Kirkmadrine

This is a glassed porch which contains early Christian stones [5th century]

Ann Cook

West Ringuinea roadend

The farm itself in the distance.

Gordon Brown

Farmhouse and Bones Plantation

Rhins farmhouse on quiet country road

Bill Lord

Stoneykirk Old Manse, Sandhead

Old manse for the now disused Stoneykirk Free Church (in trees behind manse); both date from 1844. The buildings actually stand to the south of Sandhead at Lake Cottage junction.

Chris Newman

Kirkmadrine Stones

The 5th century Kirkmadrine Christian sculptured stones are displayed in the glass-fronted west porch of Kirkmadrine Church; they are under the care of Historic Scotland.

Chris Newman