Scotland
Hill of Tillymorgan
381M
1249FT
About Hill of Tillymorgan
Rising to 380 metres, this prominent Marilyn offers a steady ascent through a landscape of heather and old forestry. Despite its modest elevation, the summit provides an expansive vantage point over the surrounding lowlands, making it a rewarding objective for those exploring the quieter, rolling fringes of the Scottish hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
207th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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153.2m
Nearest Town
Fisherford
Geology
This hill is formed from fine-grained mudstones and sandy rocks. These layers were baked and hardened by intense heat, creating the solid foundation beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ652348
Latitude
57.4024°N
Longitude
2.5802°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Tulach Mhorgain, which translates as 'Morgan’s hill'. The prefix 'Tilly-' is an anglicised form of tulach, meaning a knoll or small hill.
- •The eastern slopes are marked by the remains of the 19th-century Tillymorgan slate quarries. These workings produced a durable blue-grey slate that was used for roofing in many of the surrounding farming communities.
- •The summit offers a clear, unobstructed view south across the Garioch towards the multiple peaks of Bennachie, with the distinctive granite tors of the Mither Tap standing out on the horizon.
- •Since 'Tilly' already means hill, calling the site the Hill of Tillymorgan is a classic redundant place name, essentially labelling it the 'Hill of the Hill of Morgan'.