Sgor Mor North Top

Rising above the Linn of Dee near Braemar, this heathery spur of the Grampians offers a quieter alternative to the 4,000ft giants nearby. While lower than its parent summit to the south, it provides an exceptional, unobstructed grandstand view across the River Dee to the dramatic corries of the central Cairngorms.

• •The name Sgòr Mòr is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Great Peak', though this northern outlier is a gentler, heathery shoulder compared to the sharper 'sgors' found further west in the Highlands.
• •It serves as a superior viewpoint to its higher parent peak, offering a direct line of sight into the mouth of the Lairig Ghru and the massive granite walls of the Lurcher’s Crag.
• •From this vantage point, walkers can clearly see the distinctive 'U' shape of the Glen Dee valley, carved out by glacial action, separating this hill from the iconic profile of The Devil’s Point.
• •The ascent typically begins at the Linn of Dee, where the river narrows into a rocky gorge; this spot was a favourite of Queen Victoria, who performed the official opening of the bridge here in 1857.
• •It holds the classification of a Tump, a category primarily of interest to those who find the three thousand Scottish Munros simply aren't enough to keep a weekend busy.