Marilyn · Borders
Meikle Says Law
Meikle Says Law at 535m is the highest point of the Lammermuir Hills, an enormous heather plateau in the NT-prefix country north of Lauder. From the trig pillar the entire Forth-to-Cheviot sweep is visible on a clear day.
Quick facts
- Height
- 535m/ 1755ft
- Prominence
- 267 m
- Grid ref
- NT 58121 61734
- Nearest city
- Edinburgh· 34km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
heather moorland 60% · grass slopes 30% · rocky summit 10%
Estate tracks from the Whiteadder reservoir or the Faseny Water lead onto the rolling plateau. Long but easy approaches of 14-18km return, 4-5 hours.
Terrain
Long Lammermuir heather and tussock grass with shooting tracks providing fast going on the approach. Boggy peat hags require care between the tracks and the summit.
In winter
Exposed plateau where lying snow gets blown into deep wreaths against the peat banks. The shooting tracks usually stay walkable but navigation across the featureless top demands attention.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 5m
- Edinburgh1h 22m
OS maps: OS Landranger 67, OS Explorer 345E
Mobile signal: Good. East Lothian/Lammermuirs; EE reliable.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:11
- Sunset
- 21:23
- Civil dawn
- 04:22
- Civil dusk
- 22:12
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Meikle Says Law on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Meikle Says Law — common questions
- How hard is Meikle Says Law?
- We grade Meikle Says Law at 2/5, which puts it in moderate territory. Terrain: Long Lammermuir heather and tussock grass with shooting tracks providing fast going on the approach.
- How prominent is Meikle Says Law?
- Meikle Says Law has 267m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.
- When should I climb Meikle Says Law?
- The standard good-weather months for Meikle Says Law 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 Meikle Says Law?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Meikle Says Law?
- Good. East Lothian/Lammermuirs; EE reliable.
- Is Meikle Says Law safe in winter?
- Exposed plateau where lying snow gets blown into deep wreaths against the peat banks. The shooting tracks usually stay walkable but navigation across the featureless top demands attention.
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