Mount Blair

About Mount Blair

Dominating the skyline between Glen Shee and Glen Isla, this prominent Graham is easily identified by its conical shape and the tall telecommunications mast at its summit. Its isolated position makes it a fantastic vantage point, offering a straightforward but steep ascent with expansive views across the rolling Perthshire and Angus countryside.

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• •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'Monadh Blàr', where 'blàr' can mean a field, a level place, or a battlefield, likely referring to the sprawling moorlands that surround the base of the hill.
• •The summit is a major telecommunications hub, featuring a massive mast that serves as an unmistakable landmark for miles; while it dominates the peak, it ensures the access track remains well-maintained for hikers.
• •Due to its isolation from higher neighbours, the summit offers a sprawling 360-degree panorama including the Glas Maol massif to the north, the Sidlaw Hills to the south, and the sharp peak of Schiehallion visible to the west.
• •The hill sits near the route of the Cateran Trail, a 64-mile circular walk named after the Highland cattle raiders who once used these glens as corridors for moving stolen livestock.
• •The summit mast is so large it effectively functions as a giant navigational beacon for the region, though it is surprisingly unhelpful if you were hoping for a summit photo that looks like an untouched wilderness.