Cat Law

About Cat Law

Rising as a prominent heathery dome on the southern fringe of the Grampians, this Graham serves as a grand gateway to the higher peaks. Its rounded profile belies a commanding position, offering a striking contrast between the low-lying Vale of Strathmore to the south and the high Cairngorm giants visible near Braemar.

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• •The name is a hybrid of the Gaelic 'cat' (wildcat) and the Scots 'law' (a prominent, often conical hill), suggesting a landscape once frequented by the elusive Scottish wildcat.
• •The summit provides a clear perspective of the Highland Boundary Fault, looking south over the fertile, patterned farmland of Strathmore and north toward the granite massifs of the Mounth, including Lochnagar.
• •A massive, circular stone cairn crowns the top, offering a necessary windbreak on a broad, exposed plateau that can be surprisingly difficult to navigate when the mist rolls in and obscures the horizon.
• •The hill is frequently climbed via landrover tracks from the south, which follow the gentle but steady incline of the long southern ridge to reach the highest point of these fringe highlands.
• •Despite the name, your chances of encountering a Scottish wildcat on these slopes are slim; the 'Law' suffix refers to the hill’s physical prominence in the local dialect rather than any legal standing for the resident felines.