Gallow Hill

Hill, Mountain in Banffshire

Scotland

Gallow Hill

Track near Moss-Side of Mayen With forested Catstone Hill beyond. — Track near Moss-Side of Mayen Credit: Alan Hodgson

Gallow Hill is a prominent hill located in the region of Banffshire, Scotland. It is situated near the town of Banff and is a notable landmark in the area. Rising to an elevation of approximately 110 meters (360 feet), Gallow Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and coastal areas.

The hill is primarily composed of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and limestone, which have been eroded over time by natural forces such as wind and water. This erosion has resulted in the formation of distinctive features, including craggy cliffs and steep slopes, which add to the visual appeal of Gallow Hill.

The hill is easily accessible by foot, with several walking trails leading to its summit. These trails pass through picturesque landscapes, including woodlands and fields, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. The summit itself is relatively flat, providing a perfect vantage point for capturing stunning photographs or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Gallow Hill also has historical significance, as it was once the site of an Iron Age fort. Archaeological excavations have revealed remnants of ancient structures and artifacts, providing valuable insights into the region's past.

Overall, Gallow Hill is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical interest. Whether one is looking for a leisurely walk, a scenic picnic spot, or a glimpse into the area's rich heritage, Gallow Hill is a must-visit location in Banffshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.526648/-2.7221299 or Grid Reference NJ5648. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track near Moss-Side of Mayen With forested Catstone Hill beyond.

Track near Moss-Side of Mayen

With forested Catstone Hill beyond.

Cairn of Mayen

Cairn of Mayen

Hill of Retenach Viewed from Hill of Cairns.

Hill of Retenach

Viewed from Hill of Cairns.

Gate with a View From the gate the land drops steeply to the River Deveren, rising again to the grounds of Rothiemay House, with its clumps of conifers. Knock Hill, on the skyline, dominates the view.

Gate with a View

From the gate the land drops steeply to the River Deveren, rising again to the grounds of Rothiemay House, with its clumps of conifers. Knock Hill, on the skyline, dominates the view.

Field at North Redhill A field at North Redhill, just off the old road leading to Fourmanhill and Bognie.

Field at North Redhill

A field at North Redhill, just off the old road leading to Fourmanhill and Bognie.

Frost in the Ruts The almost inevitable water-filled ruts at the field entrance were frozen over. This heralded some excellent dry walking over ground that will be muddy when the frost lifts.

Frost in the Ruts

The almost inevitable water-filled ruts at the field entrance were frozen over. This heralded some excellent dry walking over ground that will be muddy when the frost lifts.

Mayen and the River Deveron In the middle distance is Mayen, which is almost surrounded by a meander of the River Deveron, which turns from flowing south-eastwards to flowing northwards in just a couple of miles. The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago.

Mayen and the River Deveron

In the middle distance is Mayen, which is almost surrounded by a meander of the River Deveron, which turns from flowing south-eastwards to flowing northwards in just a couple of miles. The glen of the Deveron between Rothiemay and Turriff is an excellent example of incised meanders, where the twisting course of an ancient river has been preserved as the river has cut down into the underlying bedrock. The bedrock here is mainly pelite and psammite, formed by metamorphosis of mudstones and sandstones deposited in a deep sea environment between 500 and 1000 million years ago.

Woodfold Farm One of a series of farms on the slope above the right bank of the River Deveron.

Woodfold Farm

One of a series of farms on the slope above the right bank of the River Deveron.

Mains of Mayen Viewed from above the opposite bank of the River Deveron.

Mains of Mayen

Viewed from above the opposite bank of the River Deveron.

Snow Shower So much for getting some sunlit shots from the road on the right bank of the River Deveron. The weather had been getting steadily worse, and we found ourselves walking into the teeth of an icy shower. This is the view back, with the camera facing away from the windblown snow.

Snow Shower

So much for getting some sunlit shots from the road on the right bank of the River Deveron. The weather had been getting steadily worse, and we found ourselves walking into the teeth of an icy shower. This is the view back, with the camera facing away from the windblown snow.

Corsekellie Farm Corskellie lies astride the minor road, with outbuildings on both sides. These are the buildings on the north side, closer to the River Deveron.

Corsekellie Farm

Corskellie lies astride the minor road, with outbuildings on both sides. These are the buildings on the north side, closer to the River Deveron.

Corskellie Farm Some of the extensive range of traditional stone buildings on the north side of the minor road.

Corskellie Farm

Some of the extensive range of traditional stone buildings on the north side of the minor road.

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (1) It&#039;s easy to miss this modest sign at the gate to the field containing the standing stones. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742957">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (2)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (1)

It's easy to miss this modest sign at the gate to the field containing the standing stones. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (2) Until some time in the 1840s this circle was complete, but a farm bailiff had some removed in the 1840s, and only the intervention of the landowner prevented further destruction. Now, only five stones survive. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay">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 more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742964">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (3)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

Until some time in the 1840s this circle was complete, but a farm bailiff had some removed in the 1840s, and only the intervention of the landowner prevented further destruction. Now, only five stones survive. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (3) This is the view from the south-east. Nearest the camera are the two stones on the south-eastern arc of the circle. To the left is the recumbent, and in the background are the two stones on the north-western arc. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay">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 more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742971">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (4)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

This is the view from the south-east. Nearest the camera are the two stones on the south-eastern arc of the circle. To the left is the recumbent, and in the background are the two stones on the north-western arc. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (4) From the south-east, the two stones in the north-west are framed in the space between the two on the south-east. The recumbent is to the left. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay">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 more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742978">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (5)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

From the south-east, the two stones in the north-west are framed in the space between the two on the south-east. The recumbent is to the left. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (5)

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (5) In this view the recumbent is framed in the space between the two standing stones on the south-east arc of the circle. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay">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 more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742980">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (6)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (5)

In this view the recumbent is framed in the space between the two standing stones on the south-east arc of the circle. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (6)

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (6) These are the two stones on the south-east arc of the circle. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/17820/rothiemay">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 more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4742988">NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (7)</a>

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (6)

These are the two stones on the south-east arc of the circle. See Link

for more information. NJ5548 : Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle (7)

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Gallow Hill is located at Grid Ref: NJ5648 (Lat: 57.526648, Lng: -2.7221299)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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