Scotland
Eskielawn
607M
1992FT
About Eskielawn
Rising as a rounded, heathery shoulder on the eastern edge of the Lochnagar massif, this summit offers a quieter alternative to the busier tracks of Glen Muick. Located near Braemar, the sprawling moorland terrain provides a grandstand view of the imposing northern corries of Lochnagar and the winding Dee Valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
150th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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123.1m
Nearest Town
Glenprosen Lodge
Geology
You are walking over ancient lava and volcanic ash, layered with gritty sandstones and mudstones that form the rugged foundation of this fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO273664
Latitude
56.7835°N
Longitude
3.1915°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Gaelic Uisge nan Lòn, meaning 'water of the meadows' or 'marshy water,' which describes the damp, mossy ground found at the hill's base near the Girnock Burn.
- •From the summit, the distinctive 'Black Toun' cliffs of Lochnagar are clearly visible to the southwest, providing a sharp contrast to the gentler, rolling slopes of the Gairn and Dee valleys to the north.
- •It is often climbed in conjunction with the neighbouring Conachcraig, forming a pleasant circuit for those looking to explore the fringes of the Balmoral Estate without the crowds found on the main Munro paths.
- •Classified as a Hump—a hill with a drop of at least 100 metres on all sides—this summit offers a surprising sense of isolation and prominence despite its modest elevation.
- •It is an ideal spot for the walker who finds the Lochnagar summit a little too 'metropolitan' and prefers their views served with a side of pathless, ankle-deep heather.