Meikle Bin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Meikle Bin |
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Meikle Bin
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Prominence | 270 m (890 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Geography | |
| Location | Stirling, Scotland |
| Parent range | Campsie Fells |
| OS grid | NS66722822 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 57, 64 |
Meikle Bin is a cool mountain in Central Scotland. It's part of the Campsie Fells mountain range. Standing tall at 570 meters (about 1,870 feet), it's the second highest peak in the group. Because of its height, it's known as a Marilyn. People living near the Campsie Fells often see Meikle Bin. It's a well-known landmark in the area.
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Aircraft wreckage on northwest slope, looking south
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Aircraft wreckage on northwest slope, looking west
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What is Meikle Bin?
Meikle Bin is a mountain found in the Campsie Fells. This mountain range is located in the middle of Scotland. Meikle Bin is not the tallest mountain in the world. But it is one of the highest in its local area.
How Tall is Meikle Bin?
Meikle Bin reaches 570 meters (or 1,870 feet) into the sky. This makes it the second highest mountain in the Campsie Fells. Mountains over a certain height are sometimes called "Marilyns." Meikle Bin is one of these.
Meikle Bin's History: The 1950 Plane Crash
Meikle Bin has an interesting story from the past. In January 1950, a Fairey Firefly plane had an accident near the top of the mountain. This plane belonged to the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. It was flying to a naval air station called HMS Sanderling.
What Happened?
The weather was very cloudy that day. The plane crashed just below the mountain's top. Sadly, the two people flying the plane lost their lives. Today, you can still see parts of the plane. Wreckage is visible on the north and east sides of the mountain. It reminds us of this event.
Images for kids
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Aircraft wreckage on northwest slope, Rolls-Royce Griffon V12 aero engine
