King's Seat

About King's Seat

Rising above the village of Collace, this prominent Sidlaw Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to its famous neighbor, Dunsinane Hill. The ascent follows clear tracks through open grazing land to a summit that commands expansive views across the Carse of Gowrie and the distant, jagged peaks of the Southern Highlands.

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• •The name likely derives from the Scottish Gaelic Ceann Sidhe, meaning 'Head of the Fairies,' though the English name refers to its historical reputation as a site of royal assembly or judgment.
• •It is often paired with the adjacent Dunsinane Hill, the legendary site of Macbeth's castle, allowing walkers to combine a brisk climb with a visit to one of Scotland's most famous literary and archaeological landmarks.
• •The summit provides a clear perspective on the geography of the Tay Valley, with the silver thread of the River Tay visible heading toward Dundee and the North Sea.
• •As a Marilyn, its prominence ensures that the views are disproportionately good for its modest height, stretching across the water to the distinctive twin peaks of the Lomond Hills in Fife.
• •While the name promises a royal resting place, the reality is a characteristically breezy Sidlaw top where the only thing likely to be sitting is a stray sheep or a wind-chilled hiker.