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Cairn Guish

Hill, Mountain in Banffshire

Scotland

Cairn Guish

Glenfarclas distillery visitors centre One of the few remaining distilleries still in its original owners' hands.
Glenfarclas distillery visitors centre Credit: Andrew Abbott

Cairn Guish is a prominent hill located in the stunning region of Banffshire, Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 711 meters (2,333 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Situated within the Cairngorms National Park, this mountain is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers.

The ascent to Cairn Guish is considered moderately challenging, with various routes available to reach its summit. The most common starting point is the village of Tomintoul, which lies to the south of the hill. From there, hikers can follow well-defined paths and trails that wind through scenic moorlands and heather-covered slopes.

As one approaches the peak, the terrain becomes more rugged and rocky, requiring some scrambling and careful footing. However, the effort is rewarded with unparalleled vistas of the surrounding Cairngorms, including the stunning views of the nearby Ben Avon and Beinn a'Bhuird mountains. On clear days, it is even possible to catch glimpses of the distant North Sea.

Cairn Guish is also known for its diverse wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and various bird species. The hill is part of a wider conservation area, ensuring the protection of its unique flora and fauna.

Whether you choose to conquer Cairn Guish for its challenging hike, its stunning vistas, or its abundant wildlife, this mountain in Banffshire offers a memorable experience for all who venture to its summit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.419527/-3.2866647 or Grid Reference NJ2237. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Glenfarclas distillery visitors centre One of the few remaining distilleries still in its original owners' hands.
Glenfarclas distillery visitors centre
One of the few remaining distilleries still in its original owners' hands.
Copper still at Glenfarclas distillery A clue as to what goes on in the buildings behind.
Copper still at Glenfarclas distillery
A clue as to what goes on in the buildings behind.
Gate in deer fence to east of Bolldow The fence surrounds a plantation of young Scots pine.
Gate in deer fence to east of Bolldow
The fence surrounds a plantation of young Scots pine.
Moorland to the north of the Burn of Lyneriach
Moorland to the north of the Burn of Lyneriach
Heather moor to the west of Ben Rinnes The heather in this area appears to be well managed for grouse. The section to the foreground of the picture is of medium height and offers cover for nests and young birds. To the rear is an area that has been burnt in recent years. Here the re-growth gives food for the birds. Beyond that again is a patchwork of areas in differing stages of re-growth. This suggests a managed programme of burning giving the birds both older heather for cover and young growth for food.
Heather moor to the west of Ben Rinnes
The heather in this area appears to be well managed for grouse. The section to the foreground of the picture is of medium height and offers cover for nests and young birds. To the rear is an area that has been burnt in recent years. Here the re-growth gives food for the birds. Beyond that again is a patchwork of areas in differing stages of re-growth. This suggests a managed programme of burning giving the birds both older heather for cover and young growth for food.
Shooting bothy by Burn of Lyneriach
Shooting bothy by Burn of Lyneriach
Glenfarclas Distillery Visitor Centre In the background is the slope of Ben Rinnes.
Glenfarclas Distillery Visitor Centre
In the background is the slope of Ben Rinnes.
Glenfarclas Distillery A copper still stands at the entrance to Glenfarclas Distillery.
Glenfarclas Distillery
A copper still stands at the entrance to Glenfarclas Distillery.
Tomnaglein
Tomnaglein
Glenfarclas Distillery Visitor Centre Glenfarclas was founded by Robert Hay in 1836. It is one of the few still fully independent distilleries, having been in the hands of the Grant family since 1865. The distillery has long been offering tours, and this visitor centre was built in 1973 to serve the large numbers of visitors before and after their tours. Inside it, in the Ships Room, is the original oak panelling of the RMS 'Empress of Australia' which was scrapped in Inverkeithing in 1952.
Glenfarclas Distillery Visitor Centre
Glenfarclas was founded by Robert Hay in 1836. It is one of the few still fully independent distilleries, having been in the hands of the Grant family since 1865. The distillery has long been offering tours, and this visitor centre was built in 1973 to serve the large numbers of visitors before and after their tours. Inside it, in the Ships Room, is the original oak panelling of the RMS 'Empress of Australia' which was scrapped in Inverkeithing in 1952.
Tomnaglein Ruin uphill from the Glenfarclas Distillery.
Tomnaglein
Ruin uphill from the Glenfarclas Distillery.
Moorland, Tomnaglein Moorland rising up to Ben Rinnes. A source of peat for the whisky industry.
Moorland, Tomnaglein
Moorland rising up to Ben Rinnes. A source of peat for the whisky industry.
The N W shoulder of Ben Rinnes One of the many granite outcrops on Ben Rinnes.
The N W shoulder of Ben Rinnes
One of the many granite outcrops on Ben Rinnes.
Baby's Moss This was a peat moss where peat was cut for use in the Benrinnes distillery below. Approximately four feet of peat was removed to get down to the drift seen here.
Baby's Moss
This was a peat moss where peat was cut for use in the Benrinnes distillery below. Approximately four feet of peat was removed to get down to the drift seen here.
Lag Buidhe, Ben Rinnes. This is an extensive grouse moor. Cairn Guish can be clearly seen in the winter sunlight.
Lag Buidhe, Ben Rinnes.
This is an extensive grouse moor. Cairn Guish can be clearly seen in the winter sunlight.
Cadha Dubh, Ben Rinnes The wheel tracks of the vehicles used to access this grouse moor show up in the low winter sunlight.
Cadha Dubh, Ben Rinnes
The wheel tracks of the vehicles used to access this grouse moor show up in the low winter sunlight.
Power to the people Although the pylons are readily seen, there is a new transformer beside the wood which is well hidden from public view.
Power to the people
Although the pylons are readily seen, there is a new transformer beside the wood which is well hidden from public view.
The waterfall on the Burn of Lyneriach This must be one of the least spectacular waterfalls to be marked on an OS map.
The waterfall on the Burn of Lyneriach
This must be one of the least spectacular waterfalls to be marked on an OS map.
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Cairn Guish is located at Grid Ref: NJ2237 (Lat: 57.419527, Lng: -3.2866647)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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Cairn Guish
Ele: 509
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 57.4197184/-3.2875752
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