Blackfolds

Hill, Mountain in Morayshire

Scotland

Blackfolds

Macallan bonds
Macallan bonds Credit: Richard Webb

Blackfolds is a prominent hill located in Morayshire, Scotland. This hill is part of the broader mountain range known as the Grampian Mountains that stretches across the Scottish Highlands. With an elevation of approximately 420 meters (1,380 feet), Blackfolds offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its distinct shape, featuring gentle slopes and a rounded summit. It is primarily composed of granite, a common rock type found in this region. The vegetation on Blackfolds is diverse, with heather, grasses, and scattered trees covering the slopes.

Blackfolds is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, thanks to its accessibility and stunning vistas. Several well-marked trails lead to the summit, providing visitors with different options for exploring the hill. The ascent is generally moderate, making it suitable for hikers of various skill levels.

At the top of Blackfolds, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding Morayshire countryside. On clear days, one can see the Moray Firth, a stunning inlet of the North Sea, as well as other nearby hills and mountains such as Ben Rinnes and the Cairngorms.

In addition to its natural beauty, Blackfolds also holds historical significance. The nearby area is home to several ancient archaeological sites, including stone circles and burial mounds, which provide insight into the region's rich past.

Overall, Blackfolds is a remarkable hill in Morayshire, offering a mixture of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and cultural heritage.

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Blackfolds Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.478633/-3.229638 or Grid Reference NJ2643. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Macallan bonds
Macallan bonds
Harvested barley near Craigellachie Above the Macallan distillery looking towards Craigellachie Wood.
Harvested barley near Craigellachie
Above the Macallan distillery looking towards Craigellachie Wood.
Cattle beside the Burn of Sandyhillock Not sure about the burn name, it is shown as Burn of Ringorm downstream but the bridge just off shot to the right is Bridge of Sandyhillock.
Cattle beside the Burn of Sandyhillock
Not sure about the burn name, it is shown as Burn of Ringorm downstream but the bridge just off shot to the right is Bridge of Sandyhillock.
Sheep, Sandyhillock
Sheep, Sandyhillock
Sandyhillock
Sandyhillock
Caravan site near Craigellachie The Camping and Caravan Club could not be bothered opening several sites in 2021, the year that increased camping numbers was a long standing news item.

A companion piece to all the closed down hotels that I passed on this trip.
Caravan site near Craigellachie
The Camping and Caravan Club could not be bothered opening several sites in 2021, the year that increased camping numbers was a long standing news item. A companion piece to all the closed down hotels that I passed on this trip.
Fields, Catherinebraes Water is being emitted from a distillery somewhere below.
Fields, Catherinebraes
Water is being emitted from a distillery somewhere below.
Stripwood, Catherinebraes
Stripwood, Catherinebraes
New houses, Blackholes The by now familiar glass gables.
New houses, Blackholes
The by now familiar glass gables.
Glass gabled house under construction A triangle of steel where the glass will go.
Glass gabled house under construction
A triangle of steel where the glass will go.
Rough grazing, Blackholes
Rough grazing, Blackholes
Cossack Wood
Cossack Wood
B9102 east of Archiestown Passing Cossack Wood.
B9102 east of Archiestown
Passing Cossack Wood.
Orphaned Fireplace I surmise that this is the fireplace and chimney of a railwaymen's wooden hut that has long since vanished.
Orphaned Fireplace
I surmise that this is the fireplace and chimney of a railwaymen's wooden hut that has long since vanished.
Fungus Art We saw all sorts of pictures in the fungus on the cut end of a tree trunk. What can you see?
Fungus Art
We saw all sorts of pictures in the fungus on the cut end of a tree trunk. What can you see?
Haugh of Delltoulie Warm winter sunshine on the trees and ploughed field on the Haugh of Delltoulie.
Haugh of Delltoulie
Warm winter sunshine on the trees and ploughed field on the Haugh of Delltoulie.
The Mash Tun The former Station Bar is a Category C Listed Building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB49987" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB49987">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. The Mash Tun's own web site <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.mashtun-aberlour.com/about-us" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.mashtun-aberlour.com/about-us">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> says, "The building was originally constructed in 1896 by James Campbell, a sea captain, who instructed a marine architect to design the building in the shape of a small ship. ​A pledge contained in the title deeds, made in 1963 by the owner at the time, states that since Dr Beeching closed the railway in Aberlour then a name change was appropriate - but that if ever a train should pull up at the station again then the pub will revert to the Station Bar".
The Mash Tun
The former Station Bar is a Category C Listed Building. See LinkExternal link. The Mash Tun's own web site LinkExternal link says, "The building was originally constructed in 1896 by James Campbell, a sea captain, who instructed a marine architect to design the building in the shape of a small ship. ​A pledge contained in the title deeds, made in 1963 by the owner at the time, states that since Dr Beeching closed the railway in Aberlour then a name change was appropriate - but that if ever a train should pull up at the station again then the pub will revert to the Station Bar".
Aberlour Orphanage Clock Tower The clock tower is the only part of the Aberlour Orphanage buildings that survives, cramped and hemmed in by modern housing. It is a Category C Listed building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB20865" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB20865">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for details.
Aberlour Orphanage Clock Tower
The clock tower is the only part of the Aberlour Orphanage buildings that survives, cramped and hemmed in by modern housing. It is a Category C Listed building. See LinkExternal link for details.
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Blackfolds is located at Grid Ref: NJ2643 (Lat: 57.478633, Lng: -3.229638)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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