Gairy of Pulnee

Rising to 581 metres in the Galloway Hills, this grassy summit forms part of the Minnigaff Hills range, a southerly group running perpendicular to the more prominent Range of the Awful Hand. The terrain is typical Southern Uplands moorland, with broad ridges and gentle gradients. Views extend across the surrounding forests and hills of Galloway Forest Park.

• •The name 'Gairy of Pulnee' likely derives from Gaelic origins, with 'gairy' possibly relating to a rough or enclosed patch of ground, though the exact etymology of 'Pulnee' remains obscure and may reflect a now-lost local placename.
• •The Minnigaff Hills range runs perpendicular to the more dramatic Dungeon Hills and Range of the Awful Hand to the north, forming a distinct southerly group within the broader Galloway Forest Park.
• •This hill qualifies as a Donald Dewey, a classification for Scottish hills between 500 and 609 metres that meet specific prominence criteria, making it one of the lower summits in this exacting list.