Fairy Hillock

Hill, Mountain in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Fairy Hillock

Mill of Keig The Mill of Keig sitting by a road junction.
Mill of Keig Credit: Andrew Wood

Fairy Hillock, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a small hill with a mystical reputation. This enchanting hillock, sometimes referred to as a fairy mound, holds a significant place in local folklore and legends. Rising to a modest height of approximately 30 meters, Fairy Hillock is nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Aberdeenshire, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills.

According to local folklore, Fairy Hillock is believed to be a dwelling place for fairies and other mythical creatures. The hill is said to be an entrance to the fairy realm, where these magical beings would gather and celebrate. As a result, the hillock has become a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, who visit in hopes of catching a glimpse of these elusive creatures or to simply experience the ethereal atmosphere.

The hillock is characterized by its rounded shape and gentle slopes, covered in a carpet of vibrant wildflowers during the spring and summer months. The surrounding area offers breathtaking views of the Aberdeenshire countryside, with winding paths leading up to the summit of the hill. From the top, visitors can take in panoramic vistas of the rolling hills, distant mountains, and the sparkling waters of nearby lochs.

While Fairy Hillock remains a place of intrigue and wonder, it is also a reminder of the rich folklore and cultural heritage of the region. It serves as a testament to the enduring belief in the presence of fairies and the enduring power of imagination in shaping our perception of the natural world.

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Fairy Hillock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.275283/-2.6574976 or Grid Reference NJ6020. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mill of Keig The Mill of Keig sitting by a road junction.
Mill of Keig
The Mill of Keig sitting by a road junction.
Field and Wood Farmland and woodland near Keig.
Field and Wood
Farmland and woodland near Keig.
Stubble, Keig
Stubble, Keig
Minor road, Keig
Minor road, Keig
Power line, Keig
Power line, Keig
Priest's Wood Looking towards the woods that have had a battering by the wind over the last couple of years
Priest's Wood
Looking towards the woods that have had a battering by the wind over the last couple of years
The Gordon Way Part of the route of the gordon way up Satter hill
The Gordon Way
Part of the route of the gordon way up Satter hill
Knowhead old barn An old barn on the Gordon way
Knowhead old barn
An old barn on the Gordon way
Tree plantations Lots of different ages of trees
Tree plantations
Lots of different ages of trees
New Path on the gordon way I wish more of the Gordon way was like this.
New Path on the gordon way
I wish more of the Gordon way was like this.
Big path not on OS Found this good, well-used route down from the hills but it's not on the OS maps.
Big path not on OS
Found this good, well-used route down from the hills but it's not on the OS maps.
More non-OS paths This well used good path not on the OS maps and makes for a good circuit with the Gordon Way
More non-OS paths
This well used good path not on the OS maps and makes for a good circuit with the Gordon Way
Car Park entrance The entrance to a spot for a few cars and an good place to start exploring the area
Car Park entrance
The entrance to a spot for a few cars and an good place to start exploring the area
The Gordon Way Part of the Gordon Way. This part just a grass path
The Gordon Way
Part of the Gordon Way. This part just a grass path
B992 climbing past Glenbrindy Cottage Between Keig and Auchleven.
B992 climbing past Glenbrindy Cottage
Between Keig and Auchleven.
Shunnies Seen from B992.
Shunnies
Seen from B992.
View of Damhead From B992.
View of Damhead
From B992.
Glenbrindy Cottage on B992
Glenbrindy Cottage on B992
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Fairy Hillock is located at Grid Ref: NJ6020 (Lat: 57.275283, Lng: -2.6574976)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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///split.timed.settle. Near Alford, Aberdeenshire

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