Hill of Auquhollie

Hill, Mountain in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Hill of Auquhollie

Rumbleyond croft With a roof ladder in place. — Rumbleyond croft Credit: Stanley Howe

The Hill of Auquhollie is a prominent landmark located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 1000 feet, it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain due to its modest height. Situated near the town of Stonehaven, it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping terrain, covered with a mix of heather, grasses, and scattered trees. The landscape is dotted with granite outcrops, adding to its rugged and picturesque appeal. As visitors ascend the hill, they are treated to breathtaking vistas of the North Sea, the coastline, and the rolling hills that stretch to the horizon.

The Hill of Auquhollie is also known for its rich history. Archaeological evidence suggests that the area has been inhabited for thousands of years, with ancient settlements and burial sites discovered in the vicinity. The hill itself has a prominent place in local folklore and legends, with tales of hidden treasures and mythical creatures adding to its allure.

Access to the Hill of Auquhollie is relatively straightforward, with a network of well-marked trails leading to the summit. The hill is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. It offers a tranquil escape from the bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Hill of Auquhollie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.011209/-2.3127038 or Grid Reference NO8191. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rumbleyond croft

With a roof ladder in place.

Stanley Howe

H.V. pylon on Meikle Carewe

George Wilson

Cairn at the edge of Strathgyle Wood

George Wilson

Rumbleyond Burn

A minor bridge on the Rumbleyond Burn near Union cottage used mainly for farm vehicles on the Rickarton Estate

Liz Gray

Estate road at Union Cottage

The estate track that leads from Union Cottage through Auquhollie Wood to Rumbleyond, a track used mainly by agricultural vehicles

Liz Gray

Agricultural Land

An old track leading from the Lang Stane to the old derelict farm steading of Smallburn

Liz Gray

A lone tree

The track goes through the derelict farm steading of Smallburn, leading to Moss of Blackpots. The tree is surrounded by rubble, and the low remains of farm buildings are just visible in the long grass

Liz Gray

A new hill track

The new way marked track leading to Meikle Carewe windfarm. The track snakes like a white ribbon over the Moss of Blackpots and can be seen clearly from the road leading to Easter Auquhollie

Liz Gray

Strathgyle Wood

Steven Brown

Lang Stane

This stone has what is known as an Ogham Inscription on it an ancient Irish alphabet from the fourth or fifth century

Alan Thomson

Meikle Carewe

Looking north towards Aberdeens sunlit tenements this hill is at present at the centre of a controversial windfarm proposal

Alan Thomson

Mill

This ruin of a mill lies west of Easter Auquhollie near Rickarton. The sluice is hidden by the fallen Sycamore tree, but the large stone in front is where one side of the axle of the waterwheel rested on with the other end going through the hole in the wall. The water that powered the mill must have come from a spring as there is no sign of a river or burn at that height on the hill.

Alan Thomson

Waterwheel

This is the stone that the axle of the waterwheel rotated on at the old mill near to Easter Auquhollie.

Alan Thomson

Northward Farm (ruin)

A remote farm steading on the east side of Bank Hill now used for sheltering sheep. This had at one time been a fairly large farm by the amount of ruins there are around the building. The hill behind the steading is Meikle Carewe.

Alan Thomson