Scotland
Meall an t-Seangain
629M
2064FT
About Meall an t-Seangain
Perched above Tomintoul, this heather-clad hump is a classic Cairngorm outlier. It lacks the jagged drama of the high plateaus but offers sweeping views of the Glenlivet Estate. It is the sort of hill that feels like a pleasant afternoon stroll until the peat hags decide otherwise.
Key Statistics
Rank
176th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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65m
Nearest Town
Cock Bridge
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of mudstone and sandstone. These hardened rocks are mixed with bands of limestone and solid granite formed from cooling magma.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ179050
Latitude
57.1286°N
Longitude
3.3578°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Hill of the Ants,' though you are far more likely to be swarmed by midges than industrious wood ants during the summer months.
- •It sits within the sprawling Crown Estate of Glenlivet, meaning your hike is technically taking place on royal soil, even if the bog doesn't feel particularly majestic.
- •At 629 meters, it sits comfortably in the 'Graham' category of Scottish hills, providing a perfect quiet alternative when the nearby Cairngorm giants are swamped with tourists.
- •The hill overlooks some of the most famous whisky-producing territory in the world, making a post-hike dram in Tomintoul feel less like an indulgence and more like a geographical necessity.
- •The terrain is a masterclass in 'character-building' heather and hidden bogs. You will likely spend most of the ascent practicing the specific Scottish yoga known as 'stretching-over-black-ooze-while-praying-your-boots-are-actually-waterproof.'