Crown of Scotland (hill)

Crown of Scotland

Crown of Scotland[1]
Highest point
Elevation 538 m (1,765 ft)
Coordinates 55°22′53″N 3°27′54″W / 55.38145°N 3.46492°W / 55.38145; -3.46492Coordinates: 55°22′53″N 3°27′54″W / 55.38145°N 3.46492°W / 55.38145; -3.46492
Geography
OS grid NT081150
Geology
Mountain type sub Donald Dewey

The Crown of Scotland is a hill in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

At a relatively small elevation from the surrounding peaks, it is situated to the north of the Devil's Beef Tub and the town of Moffat.

The hill's unusual name derives from the alliance made between Robert the Bruce and James Douglas, Lord of Douglas upon its summit in 1306, following the former's murder of the Red Comyn at Greyfriars kirk in Dumfries, and when Bruce was making for Glasgow to meet with Bishop Wishart.

Development

In 2008 a planning application was made to erect 36 wind turbines concentrated on the summit and its surrounding peaks. This application was rejected following much local objection. Currently (December 2011) a revised plan for 24 turbines is in process.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Interactive map of proposed development at Earlshaugh, 1b being the potential view pictured, with The Crown of Scotland at its centre
  2. ↑ Southern Reporter 24 September 2011
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