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Black Hill

Hill, Mountain in Angus

Scotland

Black Hill

View from above Audallan This is interesting scenery. A steep sided valley with a small burn and flat floor. The valley runs along the base of the higher hills rather than away from them and gives one the impression that this must have been some sort of glacial meltwater channel.
View from above Audallan Credit: Gordon Hatton

Black Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Angus, Scotland. Standing at an impressive height of 384 meters (1,260 feet), it is a notable landmark within the region. Situated near the village of Auchterhouse, Black Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers.

The hill is predominantly composed of rugged heather moorland, which adds to its natural charm and provides a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. Visitors can expect to encounter a variety of bird species, such as golden eagles, ospreys, and peregrine falcons, as well as mammals like red deer and mountain hares.

Access to Black Hill is facilitated by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. The ascent to the summit is relatively moderate, making it suitable for individuals of varying fitness levels. At the top, one can appreciate the breathtaking vistas stretching across the Angus Glens, Dundee, and even as far as the Firth of Tay.

Black Hill also holds historical significance, with remains of prehistoric settlements and ancient burial sites scattered throughout its slopes. These remnants provide valuable insights into the region's rich cultural heritage.

Overall, Black Hill in Angus offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the untamed beauty of the Scottish countryside, offering a memorable experience for all who venture to its summit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.717414/-3.1429885 or Grid Reference NO3058. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from above Audallan This is interesting scenery. A steep sided valley with a small burn and flat floor. The valley runs along the base of the higher hills rather than away from them and gives one the impression that this must have been some sort of glacial meltwater channel.
View from above Audallan
This is interesting scenery. A steep sided valley with a small burn and flat floor. The valley runs along the base of the higher hills rather than away from them and gives one the impression that this must have been some sort of glacial meltwater channel.
A southward view near Audallan Interesting country, not quite highland and not quite lowland. There's grassland, moorland and forest around here and a curious number of mature trees scattered across the hillside. The rounded pudding shaped hill in the distance is Mile Hill at 410m.
A southward view near Audallan
Interesting country, not quite highland and not quite lowland. There's grassland, moorland and forest around here and a curious number of mature trees scattered across the hillside. The rounded pudding shaped hill in the distance is Mile Hill at 410m.
Looking up the glen of the Burn of Dairy Bank of Shiels on the right and Bodandere Hill on the left.
Looking up the glen of the Burn of Dairy
Bank of Shiels on the right and Bodandere Hill on the left.
Road at Easter Coul Minor road dropping downhill to cross Quharity Burn. Ahead is Balintore Castle.
Road at Easter Coul
Minor road dropping downhill to cross Quharity Burn. Ahead is Balintore Castle.
View to Balintore Castle On a grey day this grey castle looks ripe for a Hammer Horror Film location, but looking more closely one can see signs of restoration. All windows appear to be in and the castle's own website shows accommodation within. The castle dates from circa 1860 and was built as a rich man's shooting lodge. A hundred years later it was abandoned due to dry rot and other expensive problems. Restoration is still ongoing, but it appears the worst of the problems have now been fixed. The castle is grade 'A' listed.
View to Balintore Castle
On a grey day this grey castle looks ripe for a Hammer Horror Film location, but looking more closely one can see signs of restoration. All windows appear to be in and the castle's own website shows accommodation within. The castle dates from circa 1860 and was built as a rich man's shooting lodge. A hundred years later it was abandoned due to dry rot and other expensive problems. Restoration is still ongoing, but it appears the worst of the problems have now been fixed. The castle is grade 'A' listed.
Balintore Castle gateway and drive The castle is undergoing an extensive restoration, but the gateway buildings have seen better days with damaged stonework and greenery growing out of cracks.
Balintore Castle gateway and drive
The castle is undergoing an extensive restoration, but the gateway buildings have seen better days with damaged stonework and greenery growing out of cracks.
Bridge across Burn of Dairy The path from Westerton has turned around and is now leading north-east.
Bridge across Burn of Dairy
The path from Westerton has turned around and is now leading north-east.
Tiny house A derelict hut at the crossroads in Westerton. Nobody lives here, I'm sure.
Tiny house
A derelict hut at the crossroads in Westerton. Nobody lives here, I'm sure.
The dark side of Balintore Castle Balintore Castle manages to sit right at the boundary between two squares. Most of the structure is in the square to the north, but this picture is showing the south-east corner which sits in this square. The castle is gradually being renovated, but this side is mostly still in a state of disarray. If you want to see the better side, approach the castle from the west, not the east.
The dark side of Balintore Castle
Balintore Castle manages to sit right at the boundary between two squares. Most of the structure is in the square to the north, but this picture is showing the south-east corner which sits in this square. The castle is gradually being renovated, but this side is mostly still in a state of disarray. If you want to see the better side, approach the castle from the west, not the east.
Balintore Castle
Balintore Castle
White hare on Craig Marloch Among the boulders and burnt heather.
White hare on Craig Marloch
Among the boulders and burnt heather.
Valley of the Burn of Dairy, west of Cat Law Mount Blair in the distance on the right.
Valley of the Burn of Dairy, west of Cat Law
Mount Blair in the distance on the right.
The track up Cat Law Looking towards the summit.
The track up Cat Law
Looking towards the summit.
View to Glas Maol from Cat Law
View to Glas Maol from Cat Law
Sunny pastures at Gairlaw
Sunny pastures at Gairlaw
Valley of the Quharity Burn This valley which runs along the foot of the Highlands to the north (left) gives the strong impression of having been a glacial overflow channel dating from the Ice Age. Mile Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NO3157">NO3157</a> with its top in cloud on the skyline.
Valley of the Quharity Burn
This valley which runs along the foot of the Highlands to the north (left) gives the strong impression of having been a glacial overflow channel dating from the Ice Age. Mile Hill NO3157 with its top in cloud on the skyline.
Auldallan and the valley of the Quharity Burn This valley which runs along the foot of the Highlands to the north (left) gives the strong impression of having been a glacial overflow channel dating from the Ice Age.
Auldallan and the valley of the Quharity Burn
This valley which runs along the foot of the Highlands to the north (left) gives the strong impression of having been a glacial overflow channel dating from the Ice Age.
The "High Road" at Auldallan The valley of the Quharity Burn which runs along the foot of the Highlands to the north (left) gives the strong impression of having been a glacial overflow channel dating from the Ice Age.
The "High Road" at Auldallan
The valley of the Quharity Burn which runs along the foot of the Highlands to the north (left) gives the strong impression of having been a glacial overflow channel dating from the Ice Age.
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Black Hill is located at Grid Ref: NO3058 (Lat: 56.717414, Lng: -3.1429885)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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