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The East Mounth

Range Of Mountains, Range Of Hills in Angus

Scotland

The East Mounth

Path into the plantation Looking towards Glen Clova.
Path into the plantation Credit: Richard Sutcliffe

The East Mounth is a range of mountains and hills located in Angus, Scotland. It stretches from Glen Clova in the north to Glen Esk in the south. The range is part of the Grampian Mountains, which are known for their stunning natural beauty and rich history.

The East Mounth is characterized by its rugged terrain, with steep slopes and deep glens carved by ancient glaciers. The highest peak in the range is Mount Keen, standing at 939 meters (3,081 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of the Munros, a list of Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet in height, attracting many hikers and climbers.

The landscape of the East Mounth is diverse, with heather-covered moorlands, vast plateaus, and deep valleys. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and golden eagles. It is also rich in flora, with a range of plant species adapted to the harsh mountain environment.

The East Mounth has a long history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. There are several ancient sites in the range, such as stone circles, cairns, and hill forts, which provide insight into the region's past. The area has also played a role in Scottish history, with battles and conflicts taking place in its valleys and passes.

Overall, the East Mounth is a picturesque and significant mountain range in Angus, Scotland. Its rugged beauty, diverse landscape, and historical importance make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those interested in exploring Scotland's rich heritage.

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The East Mounth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.893323/-3.1471904 or Grid Reference NO3078. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path into the plantation Looking towards Glen Clova.
Path into the plantation
Looking towards Glen Clova.
The Witter Named on the OS map as "The Witter", this is an area of heather and coarse grass, the view is downhill towards a small lochan.
The Witter
Named on the OS map as "The Witter", this is an area of heather and coarse grass, the view is downhill towards a small lochan.
Cairn Looking towards Watery Hill (above cairn), with (centre right) the White Mounth and Lochnagar.
Cairn
Looking towards Watery Hill (above cairn), with (centre right) the White Mounth and Lochnagar.
Frozen burn Approaching the edge of the plateau, a frozen burn draining bogs, it will become the Black Latch and then the Cald Burn as it falls off the edge.
Frozen burn
Approaching the edge of the plateau, a frozen burn draining bogs, it will become the Black Latch and then the Cald Burn as it falls off the edge.
Latch of Whitestone. Burn just starting to cut its way off the plateau. View W. Lochnagar just visible.
Latch of Whitestone.
Burn just starting to cut its way off the plateau. View W. Lochnagar just visible.
Lair of Alderarie. Approaching the top from the south. The summit, if you can identify it is in the next square, but most of this shot is in NO3177. The cloud is caused by burning heather. The smoke is trapped by a layer of warmer air (typical anticyclonic conditions) but is also acting as nucleii for condensation, forming a normal cloud. The gamies in Glen Esk are modifying weather. Lair of Alderarie was the site of Highland Games up to the 20th Century, being easily accessed from surrounding glens and having a fine turfed summit free of heather, tussock or peat.
Lair of Alderarie.
Approaching the top from the south. The summit, if you can identify it is in the next square, but most of this shot is in NO3177. The cloud is caused by burning heather. The smoke is trapped by a layer of warmer air (typical anticyclonic conditions) but is also acting as nucleii for condensation, forming a normal cloud. The gamies in Glen Esk are modifying weather. Lair of Alderarie was the site of Highland Games up to the 20th Century, being easily accessed from surrounding glens and having a fine turfed summit free of heather, tussock or peat.
Coire Gorm. Shallow corrie on the Aberdeenshire , north, side of Lair of Alderarie. View east to Monadh Caoin/Mount Keen and the Glen Esk muirburn cloud.
Coire Gorm.
Shallow corrie on the Aberdeenshire , north, side of Lair of Alderarie. View east to Monadh Caoin/Mount Keen and the Glen Esk muirburn cloud.
North of Lair of Alderarie. North of Lair of Alderarie the going gets rougher. More peat has survived with hags and tussocks. View north to Ferrowie.
North of Lair of Alderarie.
North of Lair of Alderarie the going gets rougher. More peat has survived with hags and tussocks. View north to Ferrowie.
Ferrowie The distinctive cairn on Ferrowie, a small heathery hill on the Aberdeen - Angus march.
Ferrowie
The distinctive cairn on Ferrowie, a small heathery hill on the Aberdeen - Angus march.
Plateau near Lair of Whitestone. A wet area with remnants of the peat layers. Looking NE.
Plateau near Lair of Whitestone.
A wet area with remnants of the peat layers. Looking NE.
Bogs near the Latch of Whitestone. Frozen peatbogs on the plateau above Glen Clova.
Bogs near the Latch of Whitestone.
Frozen peatbogs on the plateau above Glen Clova.
Recolonisation After the peat has been washed away, it leaves a bare area with little vegetation. Here on Ferrowie, heather is colonising the bare ground.
Recolonisation
After the peat has been washed away, it leaves a bare area with little vegetation. Here on Ferrowie, heather is colonising the bare ground.
Track on Ferrowie Track descending to the Capel Mounth. Lochnagar and the Loch Muick trench in the distance.
Track on Ferrowie
Track descending to the Capel Mounth. Lochnagar and the Loch Muick trench in the distance.
Across the upper slopes of Cairn Derg Upper Glen Clova curls away to the left (northwest) with Lochnagar on the horizon beyond.
Across the upper slopes of Cairn Derg
Upper Glen Clova curls away to the left (northwest) with Lochnagar on the horizon beyond.
Capel Mounth
Capel Mounth
Capel Burn From the Capel Mounth path.
Capel Burn
From the Capel Mounth path.
Dog Hillock Nearing the summit from the south, the gradient is slight here but Glen Clova is deep and the southern slopes of the hill are steep.
Dog Hillock
Nearing the summit from the south, the gradient is slight here but Glen Clova is deep and the southern slopes of the hill are steep.
Moulzie Burn Looking up a ravine above Moulzie.
Moulzie Burn
Looking up a ravine above Moulzie.
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The East Mounth is located at Grid Ref: NO3078 (Lat: 56.893323, Lng: -3.1471904)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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