Kinpurnie Hill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kinpurnie Hill |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
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| Location | Angus, Scotland |
| Parent range | Sidlaw Hills |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 53 |
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| Easiest route | Follow grass path to summit |
Kinpurnie Hill is a well-known hill in the Sidlaw range of hills. You can find it in south-east Perthshire, Scotland.
This hill is very popular with people who enjoy walking. It is located close to the village of Newtyle.
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Kinpurnie Hill: A Historic Landmark
Kinpurnie Hill stands at 345 meters (about 1,132 feet) tall. It offers great views of the surrounding countryside. Many people love to hike to its top.
Kinpurnie Tower: A View from the Past
At the very top of Kinpurnie Hill, you will find a special building called Kinpurnie Tower. It was designed by Alexander Bryce. He was a minister and also interested in science.
The tower was built in 1766 by James Stuart-Mackenzie. He was an amateur astronomer. This means he studied stars and planets as a hobby. The tower was used as an observatory. This is a place where people can watch the sky and stars.
Kinpurnie Tower is 12 meters (about 39 feet) tall. You can easily see it from the roads nearby.
Ancient Secrets: The Iron Age Fort
Right next to Kinpurnie Tower, there are signs of an old fort. This fort was never finished. It dates back to the Iron Age. That was a very long time ago!
You can still see parts of the old walls. These walls are "vitrified." This means they were heated so much that the stones melted together. There is also a large ditch around the area. These are clues about the ancient people who lived here.
Near the tower, there is a viewfinder. On a clear day, you can use it to spot distant hills. It helps you see far-off landmarks.
Saving the Tower
The walls of Kinpurnie Tower are very thick, about 1 meter (3 feet) wide. After it stopped being an observatory, the tower started to fall apart. By the early 1970s, it was in very bad shape. People even thought about tearing it down.
But Kinpurnie Tower was a famous landmark. Many people knew and loved it. So, plans were made to fix it. Local groups and the Cayzer Estate helped pay for the repairs. The tower was fully restored in 1974. Now, it stands proudly on the hill once more.
External Links
- Walkhighlands: Kinpurney Hill
- Walk Scotland: Kinpurnie Hill
