Scolty hill

[Dhugs]

A sunny Sunday & a chance to try out my new hill walking trousers & day sack. Lots of paths cross the hill, so it offers roundabout routes & opportunities to explore on different days.

I parked up just before 11:00 & the car park was quite full, although as the pay & display machines were out of order I did save myself the £2.00 it would take to park all day. As parking charges go that's still pretty reasonable to be honest).

Lots of walkers, mountain bikers & dogs to say hello to on the forested sections lower down the hill. These give way to great views of Aberdeenshire through the trees before opening up into heather moorland around the top.

Easterly view across Banchory & the river Dee

Trig point & the tor of Clachnaben beyond

Memorial tower to General Burnett

Kerloch

Lochnagar in the distance

[Mal Grey]

Friends of mine used to live in Banchory, and your report has just reminded me how nice Scolty is. Thanks for sharing.