Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Nigg
In or near Balintore.
Hill of Nigg — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn · 7.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hill of Nigg is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Hill of Nigg is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This prominent feature offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is known for its natural beauty, making it a suitable destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and photography. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the Highlands, providing an authentic experience of Scotland's scenic outdoors.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7091, -3.9810
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV19 1QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn — 7.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607837 (CC BY 4.0)
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Church of Scotland Parish Church, Nigg
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Nigg?
- Hill of Nigg is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV19 1QS).
- What is Hill of Nigg?
- Hill of Nigg — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Hill of Nigg?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV19 1QS.
- How do I get to Hill of Nigg?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV19 1QS.