Tom a' Mhoraire

About Tom a' Mhoraire

Rising above the Braes of Glenlivet, this rounded, heathery summit offers a quiet alternative to the region's more famous peaks. Its slopes are characterized by classic Speyside moorland, providing a sense of isolation and expansive views across the rolling hills of the Crown Estate towards the distinctive, craggy profile of Ben Rinnes.

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• •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'The Hill of the Nobleman' or 'The Lord’s Hill,' likely a reference to the historical landowners of the Huntly or Gordon estates who held sway over these glens.
• •Positioned in the heart of whisky country, the summit provides an excellent vantage point over the Livet and Kymah burns, looking down towards the remote folds in the landscape that once sheltered illicit stills.
• •The hill is part of the Glenlivet Estate; while the lower slopes feature well-managed trails and forestry, the final ascent to the summit requires navigating pathless, springy heather and occasional peat hags.
• •From the top, the view to the south-east reveals the wilder, more remote profile of the Ladder Hills, which form the high boundary between Moray and Aberdeenshire.
• •The 'Nobleman' after whom the hill is named certainly had an eye for a good view, though he likely left the actual trudge through the deep, energy-sapping heather to his staff.