Cairny Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Cairny Hill

Cliff-McCulloch Memorial on Cairny Hill Memorial to members of the Cliff-McCulloch family. The inscription reads:
Sacred | to the memory of | Janet McCulloch Cliff-McCulloch | the wife of | E. A. Cliff-McCulloch, | who died at Kirkclaugh, on the 28th March 1911, | in her 59th year. | "A woman greatly beloved." | And of her husband | Edward Adam Cliff-McCulloch | who died at Carlisle on the 31st August 1915, | in his 64th year, | and of their third son | Walter Alexander Cliff-McCulloch | Lieutenant, Royal Irish Rifles, | killed in action in France on the 27th February 1916 | and buried in the British Cemetery Vermelles, | aged 29 years. | And of their grand-son | Alexander Peter Cliff-McCulloch | Sgt. Air Gunner killed night 31st May - 1st June 1944 | on flying operations over North Sea, | aged 28 [y]ear[s]. | And of their eldest son | Willian Edward Clif[f]-McCulloch | father of Alexander P[e]ter | D[ie]d 1[3?]th Oct. 1957, [ag]ed 76 years.
Cliff-McCulloch Memorial on Cairny Hill Credit: Colin Mackenzie

Cairny Hill, located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, is a prominent hill that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Rising to a height of approximately 217 meters (712 feet), it is considered a notable landmark in the area.

The hill is situated near the town of Newton Stewart, to the southwest of Kirkcudbright, and is easily accessible by foot or by car. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, owing to its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

Cairny Hill is covered in lush green vegetation, with patches of heather and gorse adding vibrant colors to the landscape. The hill is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, including foxes, rabbits, and a wide array of bird species.

At its peak, Cairny Hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with sights stretching across the Galloway Forest Park and the Solway Firth. On a clear day, visitors can even catch glimpses of the Isle of Man and the Lake District in England.

The hill also holds historical significance, with remnants of an Iron Age fort located at the summit. These ancient ruins add an air of mystery and intrigue to the area, attracting history enthusiasts and archaeology buffs.

Overall, Cairny Hill is a picturesque and enchanting destination that showcases the natural beauty and rich history of Kirkcudbrightshire.

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Cliff-McCulloch Memorial on Cairny Hill Memorial to members of the Cliff-McCulloch family. The inscription reads:
Sacred | to the memory of | Janet McCulloch Cliff-McCulloch | the wife of | E. A. Cliff-McCulloch, | who died at Kirkclaugh, on the 28th March 1911, | in her 59th year. | "A woman greatly beloved." | And of her husband | Edward Adam Cliff-McCulloch | who died at Carlisle on the 31st August 1915, | in his 64th year, | and of their third son | Walter Alexander Cliff-McCulloch | Lieutenant, Royal Irish Rifles, | killed in action in France on the 27th February 1916 | and buried in the British Cemetery Vermelles, | aged 29 years. | And of their grand-son | Alexander Peter Cliff-McCulloch | Sgt. Air Gunner killed night 31st May - 1st June 1944 | on flying operations over North Sea, | aged 28 [y]ear[s]. | And of their eldest son | Willian Edward Clif[f]-McCulloch | father of Alexander P[e]ter | D[ie]d 1[3?]th Oct. 1957, [ag]ed 76 years.
Cliff-McCulloch Memorial on Cairny Hill
Memorial to members of the Cliff-McCulloch family. The inscription reads: Sacred | to the memory of | Janet McCulloch Cliff-McCulloch | the wife of | E. A. Cliff-McCulloch, | who died at Kirkclaugh, on the 28th March 1911, | in her 59th year. | "A woman greatly beloved." | And of her husband | Edward Adam Cliff-McCulloch | who died at Carlisle on the 31st August 1915, | in his 64th year, | and of their third son | Walter Alexander Cliff-McCulloch | Lieutenant, Royal Irish Rifles, | killed in action in France on the 27th February 1916 | and buried in the British Cemetery Vermelles, | aged 29 years. | And of their grand-son | Alexander Peter Cliff-McCulloch | Sgt. Air Gunner killed night 31st May - 1st June 1944 | on flying operations over North Sea, | aged 28 [y]ear[s]. | And of their eldest son | Willian Edward Clif[f]-McCulloch | father of Alexander P[e]ter | D[ie]d 1[3?]th Oct. 1957, [ag]ed 76 years.
Auchinlarie Holiday Park
Auchinlarie Holiday Park
A75, Auchenlarie
A75, Auchenlarie
Field, Ravenshall
Field, Ravenshall
Ravenshall Wood Between the coast and A75.
Ravenshall Wood
Between the coast and A75.
A75, Ravenshall
A75, Ravenshall
A75, Cairnhill
A75, Cairnhill
Fields, Kirkdale Above a steep drop to the shoreline.
Fields, Kirkdale
Above a steep drop to the shoreline.
Ravenshall Point Looking ESE along the shoreline of Wigtown Bay.
Ravenshall Point
Looking ESE along the shoreline of Wigtown Bay.
Rocks at Ravenshall Point The grid reference and direction are approximate.
Rocks at Ravenshall Point
The grid reference and direction are approximate.
Rocks at Ravenshall Point The coastline at Borness Point, south of Kirkcudbright, is seen on the left.
Rocks at Ravenshall Point
The coastline at Borness Point, south of Kirkcudbright, is seen on the left.
Rocks at Ravenshall Point A fine geological specimen! If I am given the technical details, I will happily include them.
Rocks at Ravenshall Point
A fine geological specimen! If I am given the technical details, I will happily include them.
Chambered Cairn at Cairnholy Cairnholy chambered cairns lie just off the A75 between Gatehouse of Fleet and Creetown.  The Cairns are well signposted and the single track road that leads you to them is very scenic.  Towards evening, if you are fortunate you may see owls gliding silently through the shadows of the woods.  The cairns may well have been part of a larger group of burials and are oriented in a north south direction with a magnificent view of the sunset across Wigtown Bay to the West.
Chambered Cairn at Cairnholy
Cairnholy chambered cairns lie just off the A75 between Gatehouse of Fleet and Creetown. The Cairns are well signposted and the single track road that leads you to them is very scenic. Towards evening, if you are fortunate you may see owls gliding silently through the shadows of the woods. The cairns may well have been part of a larger group of burials and are oriented in a north south direction with a magnificent view of the sunset across Wigtown Bay to the West.
Road cutting, Barholm Wood looking across the A75 at the Heughs of Barholm
Road cutting, Barholm Wood
looking across the A75 at the Heughs of Barholm
Cairnholy 1: chambered tomb Remains of neolithic chambered tomb, 4000-6000 years old. See also photo of Cairnholy 2, 150 yards from this one.
Cairnholy 1: chambered tomb
Remains of neolithic chambered tomb, 4000-6000 years old. See also photo of Cairnholy 2, 150 yards from this one.
Cairnholy 2: chambered tomb This is the second Cairnholy tomb: please also see the photo of Cairnholy 1. Tombs for the ancestors were important for the early farming communities that lived here in the neolithic period between 6000-4000 years ago.
Cairnholy 2: chambered tomb
This is the second Cairnholy tomb: please also see the photo of Cairnholy 1. Tombs for the ancestors were important for the early farming communities that lived here in the neolithic period between 6000-4000 years ago.
Auchenlarie beach Looking SE along the coast from Auchenlarie towards the entrance to Fleet Bay. The small beach and inlet here, typical of this stretch of coastline, made this area popular with smugglers in the 18th century.Walter Scott's character Dirk Hatteraick is based on the real life smuggler Captain Yawkins who had a storage cave in the cliff face just below the point where this photograph was taken.
Auchenlarie beach
Looking SE along the coast from Auchenlarie towards the entrance to Fleet Bay. The small beach and inlet here, typical of this stretch of coastline, made this area popular with smugglers in the 18th century.Walter Scott's character Dirk Hatteraick is based on the real life smuggler Captain Yawkins who had a storage cave in the cliff face just below the point where this photograph was taken.
Cairnholy II Chambered Cairn Cairnholy II was excavated in 1949 along with its neighbour, Cairnholy I (see NX5153).  Finds from it included Beaker pottery.  The taller of the two portal stones seen here is 2.9 metres high.  The other has perhaps been broken.
Cairnholy II Chambered Cairn
Cairnholy II was excavated in 1949 along with its neighbour, Cairnholy I (see NX5153). Finds from it included Beaker pottery. The taller of the two portal stones seen here is 2.9 metres high. The other has perhaps been broken.
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Cairny Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX5253 (Lat: 54.850031, Lng: -4.302198)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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