Scotland
Carn an Daimh
753M
2471FT
About Carn an Daimh
Rising to the south of Braemar, this heathery Tump offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the busier Cairngorm summits. Its rounded, unassuming profile hides a superb vantage point for looking into the deep trench of Glen Ey and across to the craggy eastern face of Beinn Iutharn Mhor.
Key Statistics
Rank
88th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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71.9m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
This fell is composed of tough, pebbly quartzite and fine-grained, layered rocks. Narrow strips of hard volcanic rock also slice through these foundations.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO135712
Latitude
56.8242°N
Longitude
3.4189°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn an Daimh, which translates as the 'Hill of the Stag', a reference to the red deer that frequent the high ground of the surrounding Mar Lodge Estate.
- •Positioned on the watershed between Glen Ey and Glen Clunie, the summit provides a clear perspective of the Cairnwell Pass and the winding A93, the highest main road in the United Kingdom.
- •To the north, the view is dominated by the massive, high-altitude plateau of Beinn a' Bhuird, while the sharp profile of Lochnagar is often visible across the Mounth to the east.
- •Its proximity to the Glenshee ski area ensures it remains a quiet retreat; it is a fine spot to sit and watch the crowds queueing for photos on the more accessible summit of The Cairnwell.