Lawglass

Rising above the village of Crawfordjohn in the Southern Uplands, this rounded grassy hump offers an accessible climb for those exploring the quieter fringes of the Lowther Hills. Its modest summit provides clear views across the M74 corridor towards the higher summits of Culter Fell and Tinto.

• •The name is a linguistic hybrid, combining the Scots 'Law' (hill) with the Gaelic 'glas', meaning green or grey, accurately describing its pastoral character.
• •From its vantage point, walkers gain a bird’s-eye view of the M74 motorway as it carves through the landscape, set against the backdrop of the massive, flat-topped Glespin hills to the west.
• •It is frequently combined with the neighbouring 390m Black Hill to create a manageable circular walk that avoids the busier tourist paths of the nearby Southern Upland Way.
• •While officially classified as a Hump, the summit’s most prominent feature is often a sturdy wire fence, which requires more tactical planning than the actual ascent.