Pinnacle [Midge Hill]

Rising to 519 metres in the Culter Hills south of Edinburgh, this grassy summit sits between the better-known peaks of Tinto to the southwest and the main Culter ridge to the north. The alternative name 'Midge Hill' hints at the waterlogged terrain often encountered on the lower approaches, though the summit itself offers extensive views across the Southern Uplands.

• •The dual naming of Pinnacle and Midge Hill is unusual for the Culter range, with 'Midge Hill' likely referring to the boggy ground and standing water on the northern flanks that provides ideal breeding conditions for Scotland's infamous insects during summer months.
• •At 519 metres, this summit sits just below the 2,000-foot contour that defines many Scottish hill lists, yet still qualifies as a Dodd and Donald Dewey, making it a target for peak-baggers working through the Southern Uplands classifications.
• •The hill is often climbed as part of a circuit from Culter village taking in several tops along the ridge, with the nearby Culter Fell providing a more substantial ascent for those seeking a longer day on the hills.
• •From the summit, Tinto's distinctive volcanic cone dominates the southwestern skyline, while the Pentland Hills form a clear line to the northeast beyond the Clyde valley.