Scotland
Hill of Persie
446M
1462FT
About Hill of Persie
Rising above the Bridge of Cally in the Perthshire Highlands, this rounded, heather-clad Marilyn marks the transition between the fertile Lowlands and the rugged Grampians. A straightforward ascent rewarded by clear vistas across Strathardle, it offers a fine perspective of Mount Blair and the distant Sidlaw Hills to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
275th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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168m
Nearest Town
Ballintuim
Geology
The hill is built from sandstones and mudstones layered with hardened lava and volcanic ash, all reshaped by intense heat and pressure.
Nearby Fells
Knock of Balmyle
Cnoc Eirionnaich
Cnoc Eirionnaich North Top
Cnoc Eirionnaich Far North Top
Hill of Cally
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO122560
Latitude
56.6875°N
Longitude
3.4350°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the Gaelic pearsan, meaning a parson or priest, suggesting the land was historically a church tenancy or 'portion' belonging to the local parish.
- •Despite its modest height, its status as a Marilyn—a hill with at least 150 metres of prominence—ensures it stands clear of neighbouring ground, providing a surprisingly expansive 360-degree panorama.
- •From the summit cairn, walkers can look directly down to the confluence of the Black Water and the River Ardle, which join nearby to form the River Ericht.
- •The hill overlooks a section of the Cateran Trail, a long-distance route named after the Highland cattle raiders who used these glens as corridors for moving stolen livestock in centuries past.
- •It serves as a reliable local barometer; if the Hill of Persie is lost to the mist, there is little point in continuing up the A93 to the higher peaks of Glenshee.