Scotland
Meall Gorm
758M
2487FT
About Meall Gorm
Rising above the eastern side of Glen Clunie near Braemar, this rounded heathery summit forms a prominent shoulder of the higher Munro, Carn an Tuirc. Often overlooked by hikers rushing for the bigger peaks, it offers a quieter vantage point over the Clunie Water and the ski-slopes of The Cairnwell.
Key Statistics
Rank
83rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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42.4m
Nearest Town
Spittal of Glenshee
Geology
Meall Gorm is built from layers of hardened sandstone, mudstone, and bands of marble. Dark volcanic veins also cut through this varied landscape beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO140747
Latitude
56.8557°N
Longitude
3.4119°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall Gorm', meaning 'Blue Hill'. In Gaelic naming conventions, 'gorm' is frequently used to describe the particular hazy, blue-green hue of distant mountains seen through the Scottish atmosphere rather than a literal colour.
- •Though frequently bypassed by those climbing the popular Glen Shee Munros, the summit provides an excellent perspective on the massive glacial scoop of Coire Kander and the dark cliffs surrounding its lochan.
- •The hill is situated within the Invercauld Estate, a historic landholding that has been in the Farquharson family for over four centuries and remains a significant area for deer stalking.
- •To the west, the summit offers a direct line of sight to the pylons and pistes of the Cairnwell Pass, providing a stark contrast to the wilder, empty high plateau of the White Mounth to the east.
- •While the name promises a vibrant blue, a peak in this part of the world is statistically far more likely to be found in various shades of sodden heather-brown or 'Cairngorm grey' mist.