Gallow Hill

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Gallow Hill

Path up Tain Hill from Tain, Ross-shire
Path up Tain Hill from Tain, Ross-shire Credit: Andrew Tryon

Gallow Hill, located in Ross-shire, Scotland, is a prominent hill/mountain that forms part of the scenic landscape in the region. Rising to an elevation of approximately 571 meters (1,873 feet), Gallow Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers.

Situated within the picturesque Highlands, Gallow Hill is characterized by its rugged terrain, covered with heather, grass, and scattered rocks. The hill's slopes are relatively steep, providing a challenging yet rewarding climb for those who venture to its summit. The path leading to the top is well-marked, ensuring a safe and enjoyable hiking experience.

Upon reaching the pinnacle of Gallow Hill, visitors are rewarded with awe-inspiring vistas of the rolling hills, valleys, and lochs that define the Scottish Highlands. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the Moray Firth and the Black Isle. The hill's strategic location also offers a fantastic vantage point to observe the natural beauty of the nearby Cromarty Firth and Ben Wyvis, a neighboring mountain.

Gallow Hill's tranquil and unspoiled environment provides a haven for a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and various species of birds. Its isolation from major urban areas contributes to the serenity and peacefulness that visitors often seek.

Overall, Gallow Hill in Ross-shire is a captivating destination that provides a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience, stunning views of the Scottish Highlands, and an opportunity to immerse oneself in the region's natural beauty and tranquility.

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Gallow Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.815963/-4.0537362 or Grid Reference NH7882. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path up Tain Hill from Tain, Ross-shire
Path up Tain Hill from Tain, Ross-shire
Pithogarty farm
Pithogarty farm
At Pithogarty
At Pithogarty
Carnegie Lodge I can only assume that this hotel has little or no connection with Andrew Carnegie - but I may be wrong...
Carnegie Lodge
I can only assume that this hotel has little or no connection with Andrew Carnegie - but I may be wrong...
Junction of Scotsburn Road
Junction of Scotsburn Road
Railway Bridge Small bridge over the railway near the station in Tain
Railway Bridge
Small bridge over the railway near the station in Tain
School Building A school building near the end of Shore Road in Tain
School Building
A school building near the end of Shore Road in Tain
Tain station, from the approach
Tain station, from the approach
Tain station goods yard, in 1990
Tain station goods yard, in 1990
Tain Tollbooth
Tain Tollbooth
Plaque on Tain Tollbooth A memorial to the 8,432 Seaforth Highlanders killed in the Great War.
Plaque on Tain Tollbooth
A memorial to the 8,432 Seaforth Highlanders killed in the Great War.
Bronze lion over the door of Tain Tollbooth
Bronze lion over the door of Tain Tollbooth
Tain: Tollbooth clock tower A large clock tower built in 1706, adjoining the later sheriff's court building beyond.
Tain: Tollbooth clock tower
A large clock tower built in 1706, adjoining the later sheriff's court building beyond.
Tain: main street The <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2526490">NH7782 : Tain: Tollbooth clock tower</a> is on the left.
Tain: main street
Tain: monument to Kenneth Murray Pictured a bit too close to nightfall for making out details, but this memorial is to Kenneth Murray who was provost of Tain in the mid-1800s. It stands prominently on the north side of the main street.
Tain: monument to Kenneth Murray
Pictured a bit too close to nightfall for making out details, but this memorial is to Kenneth Murray who was provost of Tain in the mid-1800s. It stands prominently on the north side of the main street.
Tain: small garden off the main street This public garden is, from the main street, just behind the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2526500">NH7882 : Tain: monument to Kenneth Murray</a> and set at a lower level.
Tain: small garden off the main street
This public garden is, from the main street, just behind the NH7882 : Tain: monument to Kenneth Murray and set at a lower level.
Tain: old St. Duthus chapel The ruins of a chapel stand rather forlornly with modern keep-out fencing around the open side. The grounds are still in use as a cemetery, it would appear.
Tain: old St. Duthus chapel
The ruins of a chapel stand rather forlornly with modern keep-out fencing around the open side. The grounds are still in use as a cemetery, it would appear.
Tain: Alexandra Bridge A suspension footbridge at the mouth of the River Tain, built in the first few years of the twentieth century but now closed because of danger of collapse - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2526527">NH7882 : Tain: Alexandra Bridge is closed</a>.
Tain: Alexandra Bridge
A suspension footbridge at the mouth of the River Tain, built in the first few years of the twentieth century but now closed because of danger of collapse - see NH7882 : Tain: Alexandra Bridge is closed.
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Gallow Hill is located at Grid Ref: NH7882 (Lat: 57.815963, Lng: -4.0537362)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Tain
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Name Gd: Baile Dhubhthaich
Place: town
Population: 3570
Source: survey
Source Population: National Records Scotland 2016
Wikidata: Q1020220
Wikipedia: en:Tain
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Tain
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Ref Stanox: 01044
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Train: yes
Uic Ref: 7086760
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Wikipedia: en:Tain railway station
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Stop
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Bus Stop
Station Road Entrance
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Duthac House
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
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Naptan Indicator: o/s
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Naptan NaptanCode: 45323548
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Railway: switch
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Covered: no
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Leisure: playground
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Postal Code: IV19
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Restaurant
Platform 1864
Outdoor Seating: yes
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Tain Bothy
Shop: alcohol
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: black
Material: metal
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Bus Stop
Duthac House
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Tain Laundry & Ironing
Shop: laundry
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Mini Roundabout
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Mini Roundabout
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Kenneth Murray
Artist Name: L Deveridge
Historic: memorial
Material: stone
Start Date: 1879
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Mercat Cross
Historic: memorial
Memorial: mercat_cross
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Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
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Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
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Entrance: yes
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Entrance: yes
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Give Way
Direction: backward
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Atm
Brand: Bank of Scotland
Brand Wikidata: Q627381
Drive Through: no
Operator: Bank of Scotland
Operator Wikidata: Q627381
Lat/Long: 57.812679/-4.0558024
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