Braigh Sron Ghorm

Sitting high within the Beinn a’ Ghlo massif, this sprawling Tump forms a rugged eastern shoulder to the higher Càrn nan Gabhar. Its stony, windswept plateau offers a wilder perspective of the Atholl Forest than its more famous neighbours, requiring a long, heather-heavy approach from Blair Atholl or the depths of Glen Tilt.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Bràigh Sròn Gorm, which translates as the 'upland of the blue ridge'. The term 'gorm' in Gaelic can describe a range of shades from deep green to a hazy blue-grey, often used for distant, shadowed mountain slopes.
• •Standing at 879 metres, the summit is a significant high point on the northeastern arm of the Beinn a' Ghlo range, often overlooked by walkers focused solely on the main ridge path.
• •From the summit, the view northward drops sharply into the remote upper reaches of Glen Tilt, offering a clear sightline to the distant, lonely peaks of An Sgarsoch and Càrn an Fhidhleir.
• •The hill is situated within the historic Atholl Estate; this high ground remains prime territory for red deer, and the stony plateau provides an excellent vantage point for spotting herds moving between the high corries.
• •Given its proximity to one of Scotland’s most popular mountain circuits, it serves as a reliable litmus test for hillwalkers: if you have bothered to detour to this specific cairn, you have officially transitioned from a 'bagger' to a 'wanderer'.