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Kinpurnie Hill

Coordinates: 56°33′46″N 3°06′14″W / 56.5627°N 3.1039°W / 56.5627; -3.1039
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Kinpurnie Hill
Map
Highest point
Elevation345 m (1,132 ft)
Prominence49 m (161 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
ListingMarilyn
Coordinates56°33′46″N 3°06′14″W / 56.5627°N 3.1039°W / 56.5627; -3.1039
Geography
LocationAngus, Scotland
Parent rangeSidlaw Hills
Topo mapOS Landranger 53
Climbing
Easiest routeFollow grass path to summit

Kinpurnie Hill is one of the most famous hills of the Sidlaw range in south-east Perthshire. At an elevation of 345 metres (1,132 ft), it is classified as a Marilyn. Kinpurnie Hill is located near Newtyle and is popular with hillwalkers.

Kinpurnie Tower

Atop the hill is Kinpurnie Tower, built by James Stuart-Mackenzie in 1766. It is 6 metres (20 ft) tall and is visible from the roadside.