Electric Brae, Gravity hill on A719 road near Dunure, Scotland
Electric Brae presents an optical illusion where vehicles appear to move uphill while actually traveling on a downward slope with a gradient of 1 in 86.
During World War II, General Dwight D. Eisenhower brought guests to observe this natural phenomenon while residing at nearby Culzean Castle.
The name combines the local misconception of electromagnetic forces with the Lowland Scots term 'brae,' which refers to a hill slope.
Visitors can experience this phenomenon by parking in the designated layby, releasing the handbrake, and watching their vehicle roll against expected direction.
The surrounding landscape configuration creates an illusion that contradicts the actual topography, making stationary objects appear tilted from their true position.
Location: South Ayrshire
GPS coordinates: 55.38113,-4.75665
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42
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