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.

• •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.