Sgòr Mòr

Hill, Mountain in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Sgòr Mòr

Baddoch Burn Track Credit: Robert Struthers

Sgòr Mòr is a prominent hill located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is situated in the Cairngorms National Park, approximately 6 kilometers southwest of the town of Braemar. With an elevation of 813 meters (2,667 feet), it is classified as a Corbett, which is a Scottish hill between 2,500 and 3,000 feet high.

The hill's name, Sgòr Mòr, translates to "big peak" in Gaelic, accurately reflecting its imposing stature in the surrounding landscape. It is a popular destination for hillwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Cairngorms and the nearby River Dee.

Sgòr Mòr is primarily composed of granite and features a gently sloping terrain, making it relatively accessible for walkers of various levels of experience. The ascent to the summit is typically approached from the south, following a well-defined path that winds its way up the hillside.

Once at the top, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including Lochnagar and the famous Braeriach. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the distant Cairngorm plateau.

While Sgòr Mòr may not be the highest peak in the Cairngorms, its accessibility and stunning vistas make it a popular choice for those seeking to explore the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Sgòr Mòr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.925501/-3.4547434 or Grid Reference NO1182. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Baddoch Burn Track

Robert Struthers

House at Baddoch

Robert Struthers

Old Drystane Dyke

This old boundary wall runs from the Baddoch Burn to the lower slopes of Sgòr Mòr.

Robert Struthers

Road to Baddoch

Ralph Greig

House at Baddoch

Looking down on the house at Baddoch

Nigel Corby

Twin cairns on SgÃ²r MÃ²r

Alan Reid

Ethereal lighting on the snows of Carn Ghriogair

Deep Glen Ey cuts through the plateau.

Alan Reid

Strone Baddoch

The foot of the long ridge descending to Glen Clunie from Carn Aoise, one of the ski hills at "Glen Shee". There has been a lot of recent tree planting along the Cluanie Water and Baddoch Burn, a successful tactic for fishery improvement on the Tweed, now being done on other rivers.

Richard Webb

Baddoch

The building at the foot of Glen Baddoch has been renovated.

Richard Webb

Baddoch Burn

Under Sgòr Mòr, with young trees recently planted to improve the water quality and presumably improve the survival rate of young fish.

Richard Webb

Ruined bridge, Baddoch

This mapped bridge is down to its last railway line.

Richard Webb

Clearance cairn, Baddoch Glen

Improved farmland with cairns of stones which were cleared to improve ploughing.

Richard Webb

Ruins, Baddoch Glen

Ruins beside an improved field. There are many ruined buildings, dykes etc in the glen.

Richard Webb

Road and bridge, Baddoch Glen

There is a long established and well built road up the glen; although it is not shown on a map published in 1901 it predates the bulldozer. The bridge here is described in many recent reports as being rickety, it has obviously been recently rebuilt. The lower glen has been improved for agriculture with several fields cleared of stone.

Richard Webb

Ruins, Baddoch Glem

Some of the many ruins along the Baddoch Burn. There are numerous outcrops of lime rich rock which make the glen suitable for agriculture despite the altitude. There is still a working farm nearby at over 550m although The Baddoch itself is now uninhabited.

Richard Webb