Ben Aigan

Rising above the River Spey in Moray, this prominent Marilyn is defined by its extensive forestry and well-graded tracks. While much of the ascent is sheltered by conifers, the summit opens out to provide a commandingly clear perspective over the winding river and the famous distilleries of Craigellachie.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic Beinn h-Aigan, commonly translated as 'Hill of the Little Basin', likely referring to the distinctive hollows carved into its eastern slopes.
• •On a clear day, the summit offers a sharp view of the Bin of Cullen to the northeast and the sprawling peaks of the Cairngorm plateau to the south.
• •The Speyside Way long-distance path skirts the hill’s eastern shoulder, offering a higher-altitude vantage point for walkers traveling between the villages of Craigellachie and Fochabers.
• •Standing as a significant high point in the local landscape, the hill served as a key site for the Ordnance Survey’s primary triangulation of Scotland during the 19th century.
• •The summit provides an excellent aerial perspective of the nearby Macallan distillery; it is perhaps the only place in the region where you can look down on that much expensive whisky without a glass in your hand.