Norman's Law

Rising steeply above the Firth of Tay, this prominent Fife Marilyn offers a rewarding sense of height for relatively little effort. The summit is crowned by an Iron Age hill fort, providing a wind-scoured, historical vantage point with panoramic views spanning from the Grampians to the Lothians.

• •The name combines the Scots 'Law', meaning a prominent hill, with a prefix often attributed to the Gaelic for 'Northman', suggesting the peak was used as a lookout for Viking raiders entering the Tay.
• •The summit is a scheduled monument containing the remains of a significant Iron Age hill fort, where triple stone ramparts once protected a permanent settlement overlooking the surrounding straths.
• •Despite its modest 285-metre height, the view is remarkably far-reaching; looking north across the water, the distant mass of Lochnagar is visible, while the peak of Ben More stands out to the west.
• •Since the 1970s, the hill has hosted an annual race starting from the village of Luthrie, a short, sharp tradition that sees local runners compete for the fastest ascent of the historic ramparts.
• •Its classification as a Marilyn ensures that serious peak-baggers must treat this Fife hill with the same tactical respect as a Highland mountain, even if the climb is usually over in time for lunch.