Electric Brae, Gravity hill on A719 road near Dunure, Scotland
Description
Electric Brae is a gravity hill on the A719 road near Dunure where vehicles appear to roll uphill on a slope that actually descends. The surrounding landscape creates a visual trick that makes the true direction of gravity seem reversed.
History
During World War II, guests visited this spot while staying at nearby Culzean Castle to witness the unusual effect. The place has drawn curious travelers ever since it became known as a natural curiosity.
Culture
The name blends a local belief in mysterious forces with the Lowland Scots word 'brae,' meaning a hillside. People who stop here often talk about invisible powers at work, though the effect comes from how the land around you shapes what your eyes see.
Practical
There is a layby where you can safely park and release the handbrake to watch your vehicle move. Visit when the road is quiet and visibility is good to enjoy the effect without traffic concerns.
Did you know?
The surrounding hills are arranged in such a way that even stationary objects appear to tilt at impossible angles when you look at them. This whole effect depends only on how the land slopes around you, nothing more.
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