• Quartzite is a white or pinkish rock, in which the dominant mineral is quartz. People often mistakenly think that Schiehallion is an extinct volcano because its shape...
  • Schiehallion (‘Fairy Hill of the Caledonians’ in Gaelic) is situated in Perth and Kinross, and is notable for a number of reasons.
  • After spending the summer of 1773 searching, he selected Schiehallion, a 3,547 ft mountain in the centre of the Scottish Highlands.
  • The path to Schiehallion begins at the far end of the car park; at the junction in the woods, turn right to head through a gate, then follow a wall and cross a footbridge.
  • Hailing from Inverness the capital city of the Scottish Highlands, Schiehallion are a Scottish Folk/Ceilidh band who have spent the last number of years both...
  • Mason travelled extensively, eventually finding the 1,083m-high Schiehallion with the expert help of local ghillie outdoor guides.
  • Given the good access path and the simple topography Schiehallion is the perfect introduction to hill-walking.
  • Schiehallion is known for its distinctive, conical shape when viewed from the west, making it one of Scotland’s most recognisable and photographed mountains.
  • Surf breaks located close to Schiehallion Mountain peaks around Schiehallion Roads and rivers around Schiehallion.
  • How to climb Schiehallion. Schiehallion is located in Perth and Kinross near Loch Rannoch. The walk up Schiehallion starts from the Braes of Foss car park.