Cairny Hill

Hill, Mountain in Angus

Scotland

Cairny Hill

Regenerating heather on the southern side of the hill The whole area is managed for grouse rearing, which involves burning the heather periodically to allow it to regrow - this provides feeding opportunities for the young grouse, before they get blown out of the sky the following autumn. — Regenerating heather on the southern side of the hill Credit: Richard Law

Cairny Hill is a prominent hill located in the Angus region of Scotland. Situated near the town of Arbroath, it is part of the southernmost range of the Grampian Mountains. Standing at an impressive height of 419 meters (1,375 feet), Cairny Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its distinctive conical shape, which makes it easily recognizable from a distance. Its slopes are covered in heather and grass, providing a picturesque landscape that attracts hikers and nature enthusiasts. Cairny Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, hares, and various bird species.

At the summit of Cairny Hill, there is a trig point that marks the highest point. This makes it a popular destination for hillwalkers and climbers who enjoy the challenge of reaching the top. On clear days, visitors are rewarded with stunning vistas that stretch from the North Sea to the rolling hills of the Angus countryside.

Aside from its natural beauty, Cairny Hill also holds historical significance. The hill is crowned by a cluster of ancient burial cairns, which date back thousands of years to the Neolithic period. These burial sites provide valuable insights into the region's prehistoric past and attract archaeologists and history enthusiasts.

Cairny Hill offers a unique blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and outdoor recreation, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring the Angus region of Scotland.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.938545/-2.8213434 or Grid Reference NO5083. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Regenerating heather on the southern side of the hill The whole area is managed for grouse rearing, which involves burning the heather periodically to allow it to regrow - this provides feeding opportunities for the young grouse, before they get blown out of the sky the following autumn.

Regenerating heather on the southern side of the hill

The whole area is managed for grouse rearing, which involves burning the heather periodically to allow it to regrow - this provides feeding opportunities for the young grouse, before they get blown out of the sky the following autumn.

South into Glen Tennet from Mudlee Bracks Looking south from the descent from Mudlee Bracks, across miles of grouse moor.

South into Glen Tennet from Mudlee Bracks

Looking south from the descent from Mudlee Bracks, across miles of grouse moor.

The southern slopes of Mudlee Bracks Grassy slopes and heather moorland, all managed for grouse rearing and shooting.

The southern slopes of Mudlee Bracks

Grassy slopes and heather moorland, all managed for grouse rearing and shooting.

Looking down the Burn of Berrybush On the southern side of Mudlee Bracks

Looking down the Burn of Berrybush

On the southern side of Mudlee Bracks

Across the southern slopes of Mudlee Bracks Looking eastwards across managed grouse moor, towards Wester Cairn.

Across the southern slopes of Mudlee Bracks

Looking eastwards across managed grouse moor, towards Wester Cairn.

Downhill into Glen Tennet From the southern flank of Mudlee Bracks into Glen Tennet&#039;s extensive grouse moors. Craig Soales in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NO5081">NO5081</a> is the prominent hill in the middle distance.

Downhill into Glen Tennet

From the southern flank of Mudlee Bracks into Glen Tennet's extensive grouse moors. Craig Soales in NO5081 is the prominent hill in the middle distance.

Down the Crosspit Burn in Glen Tennet Looking southwards towards Craig Soales.

Down the Crosspit Burn in Glen Tennet

Looking southwards towards Craig Soales.

Up the Crosspit Burn towards Mudlee Bracks Extensive grouse moors are the main feature of this whole glen.

Up the Crosspit Burn towards Mudlee Bracks

Extensive grouse moors are the main feature of this whole glen.

A new estate road in Glen Tennet The area is heavily managed for grouse rearing (and shooting) and there are plenty of new roads like this being built across this whole glen and the surrounding hills.

A new estate road in Glen Tennet

The area is heavily managed for grouse rearing (and shooting) and there are plenty of new roads like this being built across this whole glen and the surrounding hills.

Looking up the Easter Burn in Glen Tennet Typical moorland scenery in this glen, which is managed for grouse.

Looking up the Easter Burn in Glen Tennet

Typical moorland scenery in this glen, which is managed for grouse.

A rather faint track (deer?) Just on the ridgeline between two burns, this track finds its way up (or down) the glen.

A rather faint track (deer?)

Just on the ridgeline between two burns, this track finds its way up (or down) the glen.

A rat-trap on the Crosspit Burn As part of the grouse management, the estate appears to have set a large number of rat-traps on logs across water features. Basically a large version of a conventional mouse-trap, it sits on top of the log, and activates when a rat touches the trigger plate. We saw about 3 dozen of them in the course of a day&#039;s walk; not one had been sprung, which suggests either that all the rats have been eradicated, or that they&#039;re wise enough not to use the logs.

A rat-trap on the Crosspit Burn

As part of the grouse management, the estate appears to have set a large number of rat-traps on logs across water features. Basically a large version of a conventional mouse-trap, it sits on top of the log, and activates when a rat touches the trigger plate. We saw about 3 dozen of them in the course of a day's walk; not one had been sprung, which suggests either that all the rats have been eradicated, or that they're wise enough not to use the logs.

A cracking little campsite beside the burn An ideal wild-campsite, although the estate might have their doubts about that.

A cracking little campsite beside the burn

An ideal wild-campsite, although the estate might have their doubts about that.

Potential wild campsite beside the Crosspit Burn A terrace raised just above flood level, and ideal for a wild camp - provided the estate will tolerate that in this area, managed for grouse.

Potential wild campsite beside the Crosspit Burn

A terrace raised just above flood level, and ideal for a wild camp - provided the estate will tolerate that in this area, managed for grouse.

The Crosspit Burn - upstream view

The Crosspit Burn - upstream view

Sheepfolds in Glen Tennet The managed grousemoors on Mount Een and Craig Soales are clear in the background.

Sheepfolds in Glen Tennet

The managed grousemoors on Mount Een and Craig Soales are clear in the background.

Collapsed drystane dyke in Glen Tennet The area here shows signs of habitation and farming in a time long past, including a series of old walls and buildings; several ruined houses are marked as &#039;Cove&#039; down by the burn.

Collapsed drystane dyke in Glen Tennet

The area here shows signs of habitation and farming in a time long past, including a series of old walls and buildings; several ruined houses are marked as 'Cove' down by the burn.

Burn of Tennet bridge The bridge carrying the Fungle Road over the Burn of Tennet.

Burn of Tennet bridge

The bridge carrying the Fungle Road over the Burn of Tennet.

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Cairny Hill is located at Grid Ref: NO5083 (Lat: 56.938545, Lng: -2.8213434)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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