Scotland
Meikle Says Law
535M
1755FT
About Meikle Says Law
Standing as the highest point of the Lammermuir Hills, this broad, heather-clad dome offers a classic Southern Uplands experience. The ascent through managed grouse moors is steady and functional, leading to a summit cairn that provides a commanding, airy perspective over the Lothian plain and the distant Firth of Forth.
Key Statistics
Rank
240th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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267m
Nearest Town
Quarryford
Geology
You are walking across hard, gritty sandstone known as wacke. These rocks form the Gala Group, creating the rugged foundation of this landscape.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT581617
Latitude
55.8470°N
Longitude
2.6704°W
Did You Know?
- •The name combines the Scots 'Meikle', meaning great or large, with 'Law', an Old English term for a rounded hill commonly found across the Lothians and Borders. The middle element is likely a link to the de Saye family, who held local lands in the 12th century.
- •As the highest point of the Lammermuir range, the summit acts as a natural boundary marker between the historic counties of East Lothian and Berwickshire.
- •From the summit cairn, the view north is particularly specific: the volcanic cone of North Berwick Law and the white-capped Bass Rock are clearly visible, set against the backdrop of the Fife coastline.
- •Despite its status as a Marilyn and the highest ground for miles, the summit is so broad and gentle that the most challenging part of the navigation can be locating the actual highest point amidst the expansive, rolling heather.