Marilyn · Borders
Scald Law
The name means 'hill' in Gaelic. A 579m hill near the Firth of Forth in the Scottish Borders with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Quick facts
- Height
- 579m/ 1899ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NT 19169 61080
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the rolling farmland and hidden valleys of the Borders to the 579m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Smooth, grassy hills characteristic of the Borders. Well-maintained paths and drove roads make navigation straightforward.
In winter
Borders winters are gentle by Scottish standards. Snow is infrequent and rarely deep. These hills are walkable year-round with standard gear.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 28m
- Edinburgh0h 23m
OS maps: OS Landranger 65, OS Landranger 66, OS Explorer 344
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:28
- Sunset
- 20:52
- Civil dawn
- 04:44
- Civil dusk
- 21:37
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