Scotland
Carn Mor
874M
2868FT
About Carn Mor
Rising above the wild Gleann an t-Slugain near Braemar, this substantial heathery dome offers a quieter perspective on the high Cairngorms. Though falling short of Munro status, its summit provides a superb, clear-eyed view across the Quoich Water into the massive, craggy eastern corries of Beinn a’ Bhuird.
Key Statistics
Rank
48th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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47.4m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
You are walking on solid granite. This rock formed from molten magma that squeezed into underground channels to create the hard foundation beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO110750
Latitude
56.8579°N
Longitude
3.4612°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn Mòr as 'big stony hill,' accurately describing its sprawling, heather-clad profile above the Quoich Water.
- •It is situated on the Invercauld Estate, the traditional lands of Clan Farquharson, whose history in the Braemar area dates back to the 16th century.
- •The approach usually follows the track through Gleann an t-Slugain, passing the ruins of the 19th-century Slugain Lodge, once a grand shooting lodge for the estate.
- •The summit offers a privileged, close-up look at the scale of Beinn a’ Bhuird, specifically the steep cliffs of Coire na Guite and the vast plateau of the South Top.
- •Despite its significant height and grand surroundings, its lack of Munro status acts as a natural filter, keeping the summit remarkably quiet compared to the nearby high peaks.