Drumderg

22 July 2024

Where: Drumderg, 423m/1,388', P 46m, Tump, OS 53, NO 177554

Drumderg is a moorland hill north of the Alyth to Glenshee road. It is now occupied by a wind farm making the ascent easy on tracks, without which it would have been a struggle in tufty and boggy vegetation. The actual high point was only metres away from the track. There was good parking at the start. The main views were to the west and in particular the Beinn a'Ghlo group, and also to Mount Blair to the north. Not a hill on which to meet many people! But a sense of spaciousness, despite the turbines which were only moving gently.

Berrie Craigs and Glenbuck village

 8 July 2024

Where: Berrie Craigs, 389m/1,276', P 38m, Tump, OS 71, NS 735 300

Berrie Craigs sits in the heart of former mining territory, In fact its east side has disappeared as part of a vast open cast coal min which also saw the village of Glenbuck removed from the face of the earth. The whole area is being reclaimed and the site of the village is now being developed as a tourist attraction. As well as a story of past industry, Glenbuck also has a football connection. Bill Shankly, the famous Liverpool manager was born in the village. There is a memorial to him and one also to the local team, the Glenbuck Cherrypickers. The memorial is visited by Liverpool fans as is clearly evidenced. There is lots of information on the site where houses once stood- a fascinating place. Well worth a visit.

As to Berrie Craigs, there is a track from the car park almost to the high point- a rocky crag with a fine view of the area. 

A different sort of walk, very enjoyable.

Approaching Berrie Craigs.....

Summit area.....

Artificial lake with Hareshaw Hill beyond.....

View south to Cairn Table.....