Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Skirling Craigs
Skirling Craigs — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Alan O'Dowd — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Skirling Craigs is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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
Skirling Craigs is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area is suitable for experienced climbers and hikers looking for a challenging experience in a natural setting. Visitors can expect varied landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6335, -3.4524
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- ML12 6GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613215 (CC BY 4.0)
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Skirling Bridge
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Skirling Parish Church
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Skirling War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
War Memorial, Skirling
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Skirling Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
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Castles · 2.5 km
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Nearby
📷 5📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Skirling Bridge
Skirling Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Free Church, Skirling
Free Church, Skirling — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Skirling Parish Church
Skirling Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Skirling War Memorial
Skirling War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
War Memorial, Skirling
War Memorial, Skirling — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Skirling Craigs
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Caravan Park
Biggar Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Elphinstone Hotel
The Elphinstone Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Bowmuir Farm Holidays
Bowmuir Farm Holidays — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Rosetta Holiday Park
Rosetta Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Cringletie House Hotel
Cringletie House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
74 Main Street, Carnwath
74 Main Street, Carnwath in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skirling Craigs?
- Skirling Craigs is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6GZ).
- What is Skirling Craigs?
- Skirling Craigs — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Skirling Craigs?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6GZ.
- How do I get to Skirling Craigs?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6GZ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.