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Blairskaith Muir

Hill, Mountain in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Blairskaith Muir

Looking northeast from track to Lennox Castle A splendid view over Celtic F.C.'s training facility and beyond.
Looking northeast from track to Lennox Castle Credit: Texas Radio and The Big Beat

Blairskaith Muir is a prominent hill located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is situated approximately 4 miles northeast of the town of Stirling and is part of the Ochil Hills range. Blairskaith Muir stands at an elevation of 413 meters (1,355 feet) above sea level, making it a notable landmark in the area.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping terrain and is mostly covered with heather and grasses, typical of the Scottish moorland landscape. It offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Ochil Hills, the Forth Valley, and the city of Stirling.

Blairskaith Muir is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Several walking and hiking trails traverse the hill, providing opportunities for visitors to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the area. The hill is also known for its diverse wildlife, including various bird species, rabbits, and occasionally deer.

Historically, Blairskaith Muir has been used for farming and grazing purposes, and remnants of old stone walls and enclosures can still be seen on its slopes. The hill has also played a role in local folklore and legends, adding to its cultural significance.

Overall, Blairskaith Muir is a picturesque hill that offers breathtaking views and a tranquil escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Stirlingshire's landscape.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.963127/-4.2512914 or Grid Reference NS5976. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking northeast from track to Lennox Castle A splendid view over Celtic F.C.'s training facility and beyond.
Looking northeast from track to Lennox Castle
A splendid view over Celtic F.C.'s training facility and beyond.
Lennox Castle Hospital (ruin) The picture was taken from a stairway which takes you down to what was once a bowling green. The green is now heavily overgrown but the benches and square enclosure wall are still there to be seen. The hospital itself is in a ruinous state and looks as though it could collapse at any time.
Lennox Castle Hospital (ruin)
The picture was taken from a stairway which takes you down to what was once a bowling green. The green is now heavily overgrown but the benches and square enclosure wall are still there to be seen. The hospital itself is in a ruinous state and looks as though it could collapse at any time.
Lennox Castle from the west The ruined former hospital near Lennoxtown.
Lennox Castle from the west
The ruined former hospital near Lennoxtown.
Path down from Clochcore Wood From the reservoir heading towards the Celtic FC training facility.
Path down from Clochcore Wood
From the reservoir heading towards the Celtic FC training facility.
Small bridge in grounds of former Lennox Castle Hospital
Small bridge in grounds of former Lennox Castle Hospital
Lovers' Leap In the woods just west of Lennox Castle, the railing protects a 100 ft drop
Lovers' Leap
In the woods just west of Lennox Castle, the railing protects a 100 ft drop
The Campsie Fells from the air The farms in the foreground are Easter Blairskaith and Castlehill on Tower Road. Viewed from a Glasgow bound flight from Luton.
The Campsie Fells from the air
The farms in the foreground are Easter Blairskaith and Castlehill on Tower Road. Viewed from a Glasgow bound flight from Luton.
Celtic's training ground Above Lennoxtown, seen from the Campsie scarp. Taken at the end of Celtic's only season so far on their own as the only Glasgow team in the top division. Partick Thistle were promoted soon after this was taken and will provide a Glasgow derby next season.
Celtic's training ground
Above Lennoxtown, seen from the Campsie scarp. Taken at the end of Celtic's only season so far on their own as the only Glasgow team in the top division. Partick Thistle were promoted soon after this was taken and will provide a Glasgow derby next season.
Lennox Forest The trees at the roadside have been trimmed back during forest operations
Lennox Forest
The trees at the roadside have been trimmed back during forest operations
Damp pasture, Barraston
Damp pasture, Barraston
Quarry, Barraston Mapped as a clay quarry but older maps suggest that limestone and coal was extracted here as well as fire clay. Now flooded.
Quarry, Barraston
Mapped as a clay quarry but older maps suggest that limestone and coal was extracted here as well as fire clay. Now flooded.
Dead trees Trees are no longer thriving here on the edge of Lennox Forest. The usual cause of these events is a change in the water table and flooding of the roots. The hill here was once mined and drainage can change overnight if there is a rockfall in an old drainage adit or similar event.
Dead trees
Trees are no longer thriving here on the edge of Lennox Forest. The usual cause of these events is a change in the water table and flooding of the roots. The hill here was once mined and drainage can change overnight if there is a rockfall in an old drainage adit or similar event.
Path sign, Newlands Various paths meet in Lennox Forest.
Path sign, Newlands
Various paths meet in Lennox Forest.
Logging road, Lennox Forest Long established southern edge of the forestry block given the foliage on the side of the trees. I expect this to be felled within a few years.
Logging road, Lennox Forest
Long established southern edge of the forestry block given the foliage on the side of the trees. I expect this to be felled within a few years.
Clearfell, Lennox Forest Views to the south have been opened up.
Clearfell, Lennox Forest
Views to the south have been opened up.
Newly graded road Recently maintained logging road in Lennox Forest. This is just north of Mounthullie which is the highest point of the moorland between the Kelvin and Lennoxtown.
Newly graded road
Recently maintained logging road in Lennox Forest. This is just north of Mounthullie which is the highest point of the moorland between the Kelvin and Lennoxtown.
Felled area, Lennox Forest At a road junction near the summit of Mounthoulie.
Felled area, Lennox Forest
At a road junction near the summit of Mounthoulie.
Logging road, Lennox Forest With a felled area to the north allowing views over to the Campsies.
Logging road, Lennox Forest
With a felled area to the north allowing views over to the Campsies.
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Blairskaith Muir is located at Grid Ref: NS5976 (Lat: 55.963127, Lng: -4.2512914)

Unitary Authority: East Dunbartonshire

Police Authority: Greater Glasgow

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