Hill of Blairs

Hill, Mountain in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Hill of Blairs

Drystone dyke frames the verdant field Photographer is standing at the verge of the minor paved road, looking across the field access gate. — Drystone dyke frames the verdant field Credit: C Michael Hogan

The Hill of Blairs is located in the county of Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is a prominent hill/mountain that stands at an elevation of approximately 349 meters (1,145 feet) above sea level. Situated near the town of Aboyne, the Hill of Blairs offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Covered in lush green vegetation, the hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, with a variety of plant species thriving on its slopes. The hill is also home to several species of birds, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

The ascent to the summit of the Hill of Blairs is relatively moderate, with a well-defined path that leads to the top. From there, visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the rolling hills, valleys, and rivers that stretch out as far as the eye can see.

The Hill of Blairs holds historical significance as well. It is believed to have been a site of ancient settlements, with archaeological evidence suggesting human activity dating back thousands of years. The hill is also associated with local folklore and legends, adding to its mystique.

In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve and protect the Hill of Blairs' natural beauty and cultural heritage. It has become a designated nature reserve, attracting visitors from far and wide who come to explore its scenic trails and experience its tranquility.

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Hill of Blairs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.081746/-2.1915973 or Grid Reference NO8898. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Drystone dyke frames the verdant field

Photographer is standing at the verge of the minor paved road, looking across the field access gate.

C Michael Hogan

Horse clad for the morning chill

Even though the temperature this morning is 13 degees C, this pampered animal is prepared for colder. Photographer is standing somewhat east of the minor road.

C Michael Hogan

Little Bishopston in the morning light

This view is from slightly east of the minor road. A small sliver of Hare Moss is faintly visible at image right.

C Michael Hogan

Minor road to Bishopston

With sign indicating the way to a Cheesemaker and Farm Shop.

Stanley Howe

An iron gate

Made from a cartwheel.

Stanley Howe

Berries by the Dyke

A presumably self-seeded non-native cotoneaster provides a splash of colour beside a rather tumbledown drystane dyke.

Anne Burgess

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route

This is the overbridge that carries the road between Bishopston and Little Bishopston. Almost all of the overbridges involve a deviation from the original line of the road they replace. Interestingly, there are 'no through route' signs at both ends of this particular bridge, but the road is a through road.

Anne Burgess

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route

This is the view from the Bishopston overbridge eastwards along the spur to Charlestown and the harbour area. As this is 2 January, it is still a public holiday; no doubt it will be much busier when people go back to work after the New Year holidays.

Anne Burgess

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route

This is the view west from Bishopston overbridge towards the roundabout where the spur from Charlestown joins the main route. The white object on the right is a billboard advertising the NO8998 : The Tin Coo, which is on the line of the road replaced by this overbridge.

Anne Burgess

Little Bishopston

Little Bishopston is to the right, close to the ramp up to the overbridge, and the more distant farm is Cowford.

Anne Burgess

Drystane Dyke

The dyke is looking rather the worse for wear and wouldn't be much use for containing livestock. Nor, come to that, would the fence alongside it. The distant farm is Scatterburn.

Anne Burgess

Roadside Memorial Clochandighter

A granite stone by the roadside on the route of the National Cycle Route 1, to the south of Aberdeen marks a curious event in history. The Stone bears the inscription, "No. 6 Company Kincardineshire Rifles were the first corps of Scotch volunteers to go camp which they did at Clochandighter from 19th - 26th June 1869. Erected by their successors Buchan, Mar and Mearns BN of the Gordon Highlanders July 1930." Link

A small eddy in the tide of the British Empire.

thejackrustles

OS Rivet on Roadside Monument Clochandighter

OS Rivet on Roadside Monument Clochandighter - on the top of monument

thejackrustles

Close Up of OS Rivet Roadside Monument Clochandighter

Close Up of OS Rivet Roadside Monument Clochandighter - a good example

thejackrustles

The Tin Coo

I'd never heard of the Tin Coo until I saw a sign near Portlethen. It turns out to be the farm shop, coffee shop and viewing room of Bishopton Farm, which produces and markets a range of cheeses under the 'Devenick Dairy' brand. (The name of the parish in which it stands is Banchory-Devenick, not to be confused with next-door parish of Banchory-Ternan, better known because the town of Banchory is there.) I had often seen, bought and eaten the cheeses and after today my fridge is well-stocked again. The company web site is at Link

Anne Burgess

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route

This is a spur from the main AWPR that links it eastwards to the harbour and industrial zones on the south side of the city.

Anne Burgess

Dyke Plus

It looks as if the farmer has been dumping field boulders alongside the drystane dyke. There's no shortage of those, because the land here is covered in material dumped by the melting ice at the end of the last ice age.

Anne Burgess