Carn Allt a' Chlaiginn

Hill, Mountain in Banffshire

Scotland

Carn Allt a' Chlaiginn

Black Water and Wind Farm On the slope of Scaut Hill are some of the 59 turbines that make up the Dorenell Wind Farm, and in the glacial meltwater channel at the foot is the Black Water. The burn that joins if from the left is Allt a&#039; Mhuilinn, the &#039;Mill Burn&#039;. — Black Water and Wind Farm Credit: Anne Burgess

Carn Allt a' Chlaiginn is a prominent hill located in the county of Banffshire, Scotland. It is situated on the eastern side of the Cairngorms National Park, near the village of Tomintoul. The hill stands at an elevation of approximately 862 meters (2,828 feet) above sea level.

Carn Allt a' Chlaiginn is known for its distinctive shape, with a steep and rugged northwestern face and a gentler slope to the southeast. The hill is composed primarily of granite, which gives it a unique appearance and contributes to its popularity among hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The summit of Carn Allt a' Chlaiginn offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the neighboring hills and valleys. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the Cairngorm Mountains and the Moray Firth. The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including heather, grasses, and various bird species.

Hiking trails and footpaths lead to the summit of Carn Allt a' Chlaiginn from different directions, providing opportunities for visitors to explore the hill and its surroundings. It is advisable for hikers to have suitable footwear and clothing, as the weather conditions can change rapidly in this region.

Overall, Carn Allt a' Chlaiginn offers a rewarding and picturesque outdoor experience for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Banffshire.

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Black Water and Wind Farm On the slope of Scaut Hill are some of the 59 turbines that make up the Dorenell Wind Farm, and in the glacial meltwater channel at the foot is the Black Water. The burn that joins if from the left is Allt a&#039; Mhuilinn, the &#039;Mill Burn&#039;.

Black Water and Wind Farm

On the slope of Scaut Hill are some of the 59 turbines that make up the Dorenell Wind Farm, and in the glacial meltwater channel at the foot is the Black Water. The burn that joins if from the left is Allt a' Mhuilinn, the 'Mill Burn'.

Whins by the Black Water For some reason there is a large patch of Whins (Gorse) on just one slope beside the Black Water. To its left is the first glimpse of Blackwater Lodge, and beyond that is part of the Dorenell Wind Farm.

Whins by the Black Water

For some reason there is a large patch of Whins (Gorse) on just one slope beside the Black Water. To its left is the first glimpse of Blackwater Lodge, and beyond that is part of the Dorenell Wind Farm.

A Bank of Whins For some reason there is a large patch of Whins (Gorse) on just one slope beside the Black Water. In the background are some of the turbines of the Dorenell Wind Farm.

A Bank of Whins

For some reason there is a large patch of Whins (Gorse) on just one slope beside the Black Water. In the background are some of the turbines of the Dorenell Wind Farm.

Bridge over the Black Water The track crosses the Black Water on a sturdy-looking new bridge. The road leads to Blackwater Lodge, and beyond it are some of the 59 turbines of the Dorenell Wind Farm.

Bridge over the Black Water

The track crosses the Black Water on a sturdy-looking new bridge. The road leads to Blackwater Lodge, and beyond it are some of the 59 turbines of the Dorenell Wind Farm.

Black Water Looking downstream from the bridge near Blackwater Lodge.

Black Water

Looking downstream from the bridge near Blackwater Lodge.

Black Water Looking upstream from the bridge near Blackwater Lodge. The wind turbines are part of Dorenell Wind Farm.

Black Water

Looking upstream from the bridge near Blackwater Lodge. The wind turbines are part of Dorenell Wind Farm.

Blackwater Lodge and a Shed Seen from the approach from the bridge across the Black Water.

Blackwater Lodge and a Shed

Seen from the approach from the bridge across the Black Water.

Kennels at Blackwater Lodge On the right are what look like kennels, and to the left is one of the houses where the estate staff lived. All are now abandoned.

Kennels at Blackwater Lodge

On the right are what look like kennels, and to the left is one of the houses where the estate staff lived. All are now abandoned.

Estate Cottages These cottages would have accommodated one or possibly two of the estate staff. They are all abandoned now.

Estate Cottages

These cottages would have accommodated one or possibly two of the estate staff. They are all abandoned now.

Blackwater Lodge The former shooting lodge is a substantial two-storey house with a range of outbuildings, all now abandoned and becoming ruinous.

Blackwater Lodge

The former shooting lodge is a substantial two-storey house with a range of outbuildings, all now abandoned and becoming ruinous.

Blackwater Lodge The former shooting lodge is a substantial two-storey house with a range of outbuildings, all now abandoned and becoming ruinous. I noticed the porch in particular. It has two doors on opposite sides so no matter which direction the wind, rain or snow is coming from, there is a door on the sheltered side.

Blackwater Lodge

The former shooting lodge is a substantial two-storey house with a range of outbuildings, all now abandoned and becoming ruinous. I noticed the porch in particular. It has two doors on opposite sides so no matter which direction the wind, rain or snow is coming from, there is a door on the sheltered side.

Road passing Blackwater Lodge The road continues south from the lodge, eventually linking into the Steplar Way and the roads in the Dorenell Wind Farm.

Road passing Blackwater Lodge

The road continues south from the lodge, eventually linking into the Steplar Way and the roads in the Dorenell Wind Farm.

A Trio of Trees Once you&#039;re out of the forestry plantations there are very few trees around the Black Water, other than around Blackwater Lodge where they must not only have been planted, but protected from deer until they grew large enough to survive the deer&#039;s grazing.

A Trio of Trees

Once you're out of the forestry plantations there are very few trees around the Black Water, other than around Blackwater Lodge where they must not only have been planted, but protected from deer until they grew large enough to survive the deer's grazing.

Blackwater Lodge The former shooting lodge is a substantial two-storey house with a range of outbuildings, all now abandoned and becoming ruinous.

Blackwater Lodge

The former shooting lodge is a substantial two-storey house with a range of outbuildings, all now abandoned and becoming ruinous.

Waymarker at Blackwater Lodge The blue arrow indicates the Blackwater Path, which links the Visitor Centre to the lodge, and the red arrow shows the way to Glenfiddich Lodge.

Waymarker at Blackwater Lodge

The blue arrow indicates the Blackwater Path, which links the Visitor Centre to the lodge, and the red arrow shows the way to Glenfiddich Lodge.

Blackwater Pluton This is part of a ridge of yellow-brown crags that run roughly north-east to south-west behind Blackwater Lodge, and end abruptly here beside the road. In a landscape smoothed by glaciers the crags stand out like a sore thumb, being clearly highly resistant to erosion, even by ice. They are outcrops of the Blackwater Pluton, an intrusion of low-silica magma, something like 465 million years old, that has been hydrothermally altered to serpentinite.

Blackwater Pluton

This is part of a ridge of yellow-brown crags that run roughly north-east to south-west behind Blackwater Lodge, and end abruptly here beside the road. In a landscape smoothed by glaciers the crags stand out like a sore thumb, being clearly highly resistant to erosion, even by ice. They are outcrops of the Blackwater Pluton, an intrusion of low-silica magma, something like 465 million years old, that has been hydrothermally altered to serpentinite.

Looking towards the Dorenell Wind Farm The foreground is all in this square, but most of the wind turbines are not.

Looking towards the Dorenell Wind Farm

The foreground is all in this square, but most of the wind turbines are not.

Wind Turbine The discreetly waymarked route to Glenfiddich Lodge follows the conspicuous new roads built for accress to the Dorenell Wind Farm, passing fairly close to this turbine.

Wind Turbine

The discreetly waymarked route to Glenfiddich Lodge follows the conspicuous new roads built for accress to the Dorenell Wind Farm, passing fairly close to this turbine.

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Carn Allt a' Chlaiginn is located at Grid Ref: NJ3230 (Lat: 57.356352, Lng: -3.1187012)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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Located within 500m of 57.356352,-3.1187012

Càrn Allt a'Chlaiginn

Ele: 621

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 57.356715/-3.118904

Generator Method: wind_turbine

Generator Output Electricity: 3 MW

Generator Source: wind

Generator Type: horizontal_axis

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 57.3565577/-3.1129933

Generator Method: wind_turbine

Generator Output Electricity: 3 MW

Generator Source: wind

Generator Type: horizontal_axis

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 57.3527379/-3.1143666

Generator Method: wind_turbine

Generator Output Electricity: 3 MW

Generator Source: wind

Generator Type: horizontal_axis

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 57.3534093/-3.1213189

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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