Carn an Tuirc

Carn an Tuirc is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains of Scotland,[2] located about two miles from the Glenshee Ski Centre near Braemar.

Carn an Tuirc
Cairn marks the start of the track down to Glen Callater.
Highest point
Elevation1,019 m (3,343 ft)
Prominence64 m (210 ft)[1]
Parent peakCairn of Claise
ListingMunro
Coordinates56°54′30″N 3°21′28″W
Naming
English translationHill of the Wild Boar
Geography
Carn an Tuirc
Parent rangeGrampian Mountains
Climbing
Easiest routeWalk

References

  1. "Carn an Tuirc". hillbagging.co.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  2. Watson, Adam; Allan, Elizabeth (1984). The place names of Upper Deeside. Aberdeen University Press. p. 37. ISBN 9781782221913.


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