Scotland
Botich
536M
1758FT
About Botich
Rising above the Howe of Cromar in Aberdeenshire, this 535.8-metre hill offers a quiet alternative to its more famous neighbours. The terrain is typical of the eastern Grampians, featuring expansive heather moorland and rewarding views across to the massive bulk of Morven and the distant peaks of the Lochnagar massif.
Key Statistics
Rank
376th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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21.7
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
You are walking across the Ben Ledi Grit. It is made of hardened sandstone and fine-grained mudstone that have been transformed by intense pressure.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN925312
Latitude
56.4608°N
Longitude
3.7453°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Scottish Gaelic "Bothach," meaning "place of huts," which points to a history of shielings where locals lived while tending cattle on the summer pastures.
- •Its summit acts as a grandstand for the Howe of Cromar, providing a clear view of the Tomnaverie Stone Circle and the sprawling farmland of the Aberdeenshire basin.
- •To the west, the view is dominated by the distinctive, rounded profile of Morven, while a clear day reveals the dark, craggy corries of the Lochnagar massif on the horizon.