Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
The Scalp
In or near Craigellachie.
The Scalp — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Alan Hodgson — 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
- Dufftown · 6.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Scalp 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
The Scalp is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and dramatic landscapes. Visitors can expect challenging hiking opportunities with striking views of the surrounding area. The remote setting provides a sense of solitude and natural beauty typical of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4180, -3.0572
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB55 4EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Dufftown — 6.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611708 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Scalp?
- The Scalp is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB55 4EN).
- What is The Scalp?
- The Scalp — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to The Scalp?
- The nearest railway station is Dufftown, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB55 4EN.
- How do I get to The Scalp?
- The nearest railway station is Dufftown, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB55 4EN.