Scotland
Dun Coillich
572M
1877FT
About Dun Coillich
Sitting in the significant shadow of Schiehallion, this community-owned Marilyn offers a quieter, more intimate alternative to its famous neighbor. The ascent passes through areas of active native woodland regeneration, leading to a rocky summit with clear, earned perspectives on the Glengoulandie valley and the surrounding Grampian peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
165th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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187m
Nearest Town
Keltneyburn
Geology
Beneath your boots lies the Killiecrankie Schist, a foundation of ancient mud and sandstones compressed into tough, shimmering layers of rock.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN762536
Latitude
56.6582°N
Longitude
4.0204°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Dùn Coillich, meaning 'Hill of the Cockerel', likely referring to the presence of black grouse or capercaillie in the local moorland and woods.
- •In 2002, the hill was purchased by the Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust, marking a major community-led effort to restore native forests to a landscape previously used for commercial grazing.
- •The summit offers a distinctively close-up view of the 'whale-back' eastern ridge of Schiehallion, alongside a clear sightline down the length of Loch Tummel toward the sharp peak of Ben Vrackie.
- •Its location near Glengoulandie places it at the heart of the debate over Scotland's geographical centre, with one mathematical calculation situating the exact point just a few hundred metres from the hill’s western slopes.
- •It remains an ideal spot for those who enjoy watching a busy Munro from a safe distance, offering a front-row seat to the steady stream of hikers tackling the main path up Schiehallion next door.