Gallows Hill

Hill, Mountain in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Gallows Hill

Main Street, Buchlyvie Looking northeast along Main Street (A811). — Main Street, Buchlyvie Credit: Richard Sutcliffe

Gallows Hill is a prominent hill located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Cambusbarron, just outside the city of Stirling. The hill rises to an elevation of approximately 226 meters (741 feet) above sea level, providing excellent views of the surrounding countryside.

The name "Gallows Hill" is derived from its historical use as a site for public executions in the 17th century. It is believed that witches and criminals were hanged on the hill, giving it a dark and eerie reputation.

Today, Gallows Hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the beautiful Scottish landscape. The hill is covered in lush greenery, with a variety of plant and animal species calling it home.

Visitors can enjoy a leisurely hike to the summit of Gallows Hill, where they will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Trossachs National Park and the city of Stirling.

Overall, Gallows Hill is a fascinating and picturesque natural landmark with a rich history that adds to its allure.

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Gallows Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.129006/-4.2698283 or Grid Reference NS5995. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Main Street, Buchlyvie

Looking northeast along Main Street (A811).

Richard Sutcliffe

Main Street, Buchlyvie

The white building at the end of the row is the Buchlyvie Inn. In the distance is the war memorial and Buchlyvie Parish Church. The church, built in 1835 with additions in 1910, is a Category C listed building.

Richard Sutcliffe

Public conveniences, Buchlyvie

At the eastern end of the village.

Richard Sutcliffe

Spring green by Buchlyvie

Alan Reid

Track, Backside of Garden

An area of scattered woodland beside the former Forth and Clyde railway.

Richard Webb

Woodland, Backhill of Garden

Scattered trees next to a small spruce wood. A track runs in from the site of Port of Menteith Station.

Richard Webb

Buchlyvie Burn

Running parallel to the A811.

Richard Sutcliffe

Oxhill Farm

Seen from beside the A811.

Richard Sutcliffe

Track to Oxhill Farm

Off the A811.

Richard Sutcliffe

Old Military Road (A811)

A very straight road. Not built by the Romans, but by the English army in the eighteenth century. Part of a network of roads built to enable the army to move about rapidly in response to the Jacobite Uprisings. More information at Link

- The Military Roads of Scotland

David Dixon

A811, Old Military Road

This long, straight road wasn't built by the Romans (their network of roads didn't extend into Scotland). It was part of a network of roads built by the English military in the 1700s to enable the army to move about rapidly in response to Jacobite uprisings. More information at Link

- The Military Roads of Scotland

David Dixon

A811 eastbound approaching Arngibbon track

Red post office van entering Arngibbon track

John Firth

A811 entering Arnprior

Highland garage on the right

John Firth

Bridge over the Arngibbon Burn

This cast-iron bridge bears an oval plaque with the legend 'Robert Melvin, Engineer, Alloa, 1898' and crosses the small burn on the B8034 road. A bridge with the same plaque legend is situated at Polmont railway station. See Link

Greg Fitchett

Entrance to Arnprior

Alex McGregor

Signal Point Remains

Remains of a signal point alongside the former Forth And Clyde Junction Railway, adjacent to Station Wood (and just east of Port Of Menteith Station), Arnprior.

James T M Towill

Trackbed Near Post Office Wood

The trackbed of the former Forth And Clyde Junction Railway is on the raised embankment, to the right of the fence. This photograph is taken near the former Port Of Menteith station.

James T M Towill