Craigie Hill

Hill, Mountain in Fife

Scotland

Craigie Hill

Vicarsford Cemetery from the north Credit: Becky Williamson

Craigie Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Fife, Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 180 meters (590 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is situated near the town of Perth and is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking breathtaking vistas.

Craigie Hill is characterized by its gently sloping terrain, covered with a mixture of grasses, heather, and some scattered trees. The hill's slopes are relatively easy to navigate, making it accessible to a wide range of visitors. Its well-maintained paths and trails provide a pleasant hiking experience for both beginners and experienced trekkers.

At the summit of Craigie Hill, visitors are rewarded with magnificent views of the rolling Fife landscape, including the fertile farmland, picturesque villages, and the meandering River Tay. On a clear day, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the Grampian Mountains to the north.

In addition to its natural beauty, Craigie Hill also holds historical significance. The remains of an ancient hillfort can be found on its slopes, believed to have been inhabited during the Iron Age. These archaeological features add an extra layer of intrigue to the hill's allure.

Overall, Craigie Hill in Fife is a captivating destination that offers a combination of stunning natural scenery, recreational opportunities, and a glimpse into Scotland's ancient past.

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Craigie Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.408781/-2.9004176 or Grid Reference NO4424. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Vicarsford Cemetery from the north

Becky Williamson

Houses of straw

Tall structures of straw cubes at the B945.

Aleks Scholz

Fields near Pickletillum

Pickletillum Inn is no more, but the small car park next to the place where it once was offers a chance to take a picture of the extensive fields that dominate the western side of this square.

Aleks Scholz

Drumoig golf course

View from an elevated viewpoint next to the club house over the golf course.

Aleks Scholz

Farmland and St Michael's Wood

A914, A919 junction

Wheat field

Wheat field

Edge of wheat field

Field near Craigie

This square has a lot of nothing much. The tree line in the distance marks the line of the main drain for this area and the line of the old Tayport to Leuchars railway line.

Jim Bain

Old sand pit workings

This area of Fife has, or has had, many sand pits over the years. Many like this one have now closed. The small stones piled into heaps and scattered about were extracted from the sand as it passed over screens before being washed.

Jim Bain

Forgan Church

Peaceful old ruined Church tucked away on a minor road.

Jim Bain

St Michaels

Crossroads with a small village and pub. A rather wooded area. Picture taken from beneath a very noisy rookery.

Richard Webb

St Michael's Wood.

An infertile sandy area, best suited for tree growing. Looking eastwards into the wood, unusually not clear felled. Some scots pines were left standing.

Richard Webb

Craigie Hill

Rough grassland hill, now with a golf course. Picture shows the green keeper's tools of trade, at a business devoted to golf course maintenance. A useful niche in this part of the country.

Richard Webb

Craigie

Grain store and farm buildings. Arable farm in the flatlands behind Tentsmuir dunes.

Richard Webb

Drainage, Rhynd.

Behind the forested dunes at Tentsmuir is a large area of flat land used for arable farming. Once a railway ran this way, and its ditch still drains the land. Looking northward.

Richard Webb