Meall Dearg

Rising steeply above the village of St. Fillans, this prominent Graham marks the eastern edge of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Its rounded, heathery slopes provide a straightforward ascent, offering a sense of isolation that belies its proximity to the busier Munros further west toward Ben Vorlich.

• •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Red Hill,' usually a reference to the seasonal colour of the heather or the way the evening light hits the southern slopes.
• •The summit cairn provides a specific, commanding view down the entire length of Loch Earn, with the village of Lochearnhead visible at the far western tip.
• •Situated near the Highland Boundary Fault, the hill serves as a vantage point for the transition between the rolling hills of Perthshire and the more rugged mountains of the Trossachs.
• •To the south lies the sprawling expanse of Glen Artney, a historic deer forest that has remained largely unchanged for centuries and offers a more remote-feeling approach.
• •Being classified as a Marilyn means this hill has at least 150 metres of prominence; the direct ascent from the A85 ensures you feel every single one of them.