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Kinpurnie Hill

Kinpurnie Hill
Highest point
Elevation 345 m (1,132 ft)
Listing Marilyn
Coordinates 56°33′46″N 3°06′14″W / 56.5627°N 3.1039°W / 56.5627; -3.1039Coordinates: 56°33′46″N 3°06′14″W / 56.5627°N 3.1039°W / 56.5627; -3.1039
Geography
Location Angus, Scotland
Parent range Sidlaw Hills
Topo map OS Landranger 53
Climbing
Easiest route Follow grass path to summit

Kinpurnie Hill is one of the most famous hills of the Sidlaw range in south-east Perthshire. At an elevation of 345 metres (1,132 ft), it is classified as a Marilyn. Kinpurnie Hill is located near Newtyle and is popular with hillwalkers.

Atop the hill is Kinpurnie Tower, built by James Stuart-Mackenzie in 1766. It is 6 metres (20 ft) tall and is visible from the roadside.


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