Scotland
Bushie Law
524M
1719FT
About Bushie Law
Situated within the quiet Ettrick Hills, this rounded Southern Upland summit offers a secluded alternative to the busier Moffat peaks. Its broad, grassy slopes provide a steady pull to a top overlooking the winding Ettrick Water and the more rugged, craggy silhouettes of the higher fells to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
272nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Ettrick Hills
Prominence
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25
Nearest Town
Scottish Borders
Geology
Bushie Law is built from the Selcoth Formation. It consists of hardened sandstone and mudstone that were squeezed and changed by natural pressure over time.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT189097
Latitude
55.3751°N
Longitude
3.2803°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Scots 'law', meaning a prominent rounded hill, while 'Bushie' likely refers to the scrub or brushwood that historically dotted the lower slopes of these grazing lands.
- •From the summit, there is a clear, direct view across the Selcoth Burn towards the more dramatic profiles of Loch Fell and Croft Head.
- •The hill is often walked as part of a high-level circuit from the Tima Water, typically paired with its slightly higher neighbour, Craighit.
- •Despite the name suggesting a dense thicket, a walker is significantly more likely to find their progress slowed by a deep peat hag than any actual bushes on this exposed moorland.