Baudnacauner

Rising to 574 metres in Aberdeenshire's Forest of Birse, this Dodd overlooks the upper reaches of the Water of Feugh. The hill occupies remote upland terrain southwest of Ballogie, offering a taste of Highland character within easy reach of Aberdeen. Its modest height belies the sense of wilderness in this sparsely populated corner of the eastern Grampians.

• •The name Baudnacauner derives from Gaelic, likely 'bad na cabhair' meaning 'clump or thicket of help or assistance', possibly marking a shelter point for travellers crossing this exposed upland terrain.
• •The hill sits within the Forest of Birse, a historic commonty whose complex shared landownership sparked numerous disputes from the 16th century onwards among multiple claimants.
• •Despite its remote character, the Forest of Birse became a popular destination for Aberdeen day-trippers in the 20th century, being the closest area of true Highland scenery to the city.
• •The Water of Feugh, flowing through the glens below, drains this upland area southward before joining the River Dee near Banchory.