Tuesday 26 April 2016

Hill of Tarvit

26 April 2016

Participants: Neil and Ben
Where: Hill of Tarvit, 211m/692', Tump, Map 59, 375 121

I had a meeting in Cupar so took the opportunity to have a look at this Tump, which seemed to be more interesting than many. It was a day of sunshine and heavy showers but we struck it lucky, the skies cleared and the sun came out when I drove into the National Trust car park and the clouds closed in again when we got back to the car after climbing the hill. The hill stands above Hill of Tarvit house.....


The hill was signposted from the car park; the sign says the walk will take an hour but I was up and down in 20 minutes. Through a small wood, over a style and up a steep grass slope.....
 
 

The monument on the summit was erected in 1817 by the then owner of the estate. For 80 years, it was crowned by the Old Mercat Cross of Cupar which was returned to the town in 1897 and a cast iron column, commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, was erected in its place. The monument marks the spot where the Treaty of Garlie Hill was signed between the army of Mary of Guise (Mary, Queen of Scots mother) and the forces of the Congregation in 1559. As I said, a more interesting Tump than most.....


It is also a great viewpoint. This is looking west to the Lomond Hills.....
 
 
to Cupar.....
 
 
east towards St Andrews....


and across Fife with Largo Law in the distance.....
 
 
It looked a really nice estate through which to have a wander, but unfortunately I didn't have time today. Another visit required, methinks.

5 comments:

blueskyscotland said...

Great views over Fife. Shame on you for not having a go on the tree swing above the big house :o) Or maybe you did and just don't want to admit it in public?

Linda said...

Lovely series and your header is gorgeous.

Neil said...

Didn't give myself enough time to explore so didn't notice a tree swing. I reckon that this is the best of the lower hills in Fife for views.

Neil said...

Thanks Linda, glad you enjoy the blog. It helps that I only walk in good weather!

Russell said...

Just as well you picked Tuesday, Neil. I was driving through to St Andrews on Friday and Hill of Tarvit was covered in snow with a bitterly cold wind. So cold that my dog, Alfie, and I were the only people on the St Andrews west sands at mid day.