Marilyn · moray
Burgiehill
A short forested rise behind the Moray village of Burgie reaching a mere 254m, yet ticking the prominence box thanks to surrounding farmland. The hill carries the ruins of Burgie Castle on its lower flank, and a wartime concrete observation post sits crumbling near the top.
Quick facts
- Height
- 254m/ 833ft
- Grid ref
- NJ 09727 55901
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 44km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 60% · grass slopes 30% · summit area 10%
From a small parking area on the B9089, a forest road leads through Sitka spruce to a quad track that climbs the final 60m to the trig pillar. About 3km return in 45 minutes.
Terrain
Mostly hard-packed forest road through dense conifer, with the small open summit area covered in grass and self-seeded birch. The summit area can be midgy on summer evenings.
In winter
Snow is uncommon at this elevation on the Moray coastal plain. The biggest weather hazard is wind — gales coming off the Firth funnel through the forest with surprising force.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 51m
- Edinburgh4h 18m
OS maps: OS Landranger 27, OS Explorer 423
Mobile signal: Good signal on summit; EE reliable. Fine Moray Firth views.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:14
- Sunset
- 22:15
- Civil dawn
- 03:02
- Civil dusk
- 23:27
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Burgiehill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Tain station
Easter Ross — Ben Wyvis approach, Glenmorangie distillery
41km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Dufftown
Speyside whisky town in the eastern Cairngorms
28km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Glen Moray
Elgin — long-standing, gently malty Speysider with broad approachable range
13km from the hill
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Burgiehill — common questions
- How hard is Burgiehill?
- Burgiehill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Mostly hard-packed forest road through dense conifer, with the small open summit area covered in grass and self-seeded birch.
- When is the best time to climb Burgiehill?
- The standard good-weather months for Burgiehill are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Burgiehill?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Burgiehill?
- Good signal on summit; EE reliable. Fine Moray Firth views.
- Is Burgiehill safe in winter?
- Snow is uncommon at this elevation on the Moray coastal plain. The biggest weather hazard is wind — gales coming off the Firth funnel through the forest with surprising force.
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