Carn a' Bhodaich

Rising above the Braes of Glenlivet near Tomnavoulin, this rounded heather-clad summit offers a quiet alternative to the popular Ben Rinnes. Its slopes are typical of the Moray uplands—broad, peaty, and defined by grouse moor management. Reaching the top reveals an expansive, working landscape of distilleries and high rolling plateaus.

• •The name is Gaelic in origin, with 'Càrn a' Bhodaich' translating to the 'Cairn of the Old Man', often a reference to a prominent rock feature or a local folk figure.
• •Situated within the Glenlivet Estate, the hill overlooks a landscape historically synonymous with illicit whisky distilling; the secluded burns in the surrounding glens once hid dozens of smugglers' bothies.
• •The summit provides a focused view north towards the granite bulk of Ben Rinnes, while to the south, the higher, bleaker summits of the Ladder Hills dominate the horizon.
• •Given the translation of its name, it is a particularly appropriate summit for walkers who have begun to notice their knees complaining more than they used to.