Mount Keen, Mountain summit in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Description
Mount Keen rises to 939 meters and displays a rounded dome shape that stands out against the rolling moorland of eastern Scotland. The terrain around it consists of open heathland with gentle slopes leading toward neighboring peaks and valleys.
History
The mountain has served as a natural landmark for routes crossing between Aberdeenshire and Angus since early settlement times. Traditional paths crossing its slopes provided vital connections for people traveling between inland valleys and eastern regions.
Culture
Mount Keen, known as Monadh Caoin in Scottish Gaelic, represents the easternmost Munro in Scotland's classification of mountains over 3000 feet.
Practical
The main route begins at the Invermark car park in Glen Esk, following an obvious track through Glen Mark toward the summit. Start early in the day and come prepared for changeable mountain weather, as conditions can shift rapidly at altitude.
Did you know?
The summit enjoys unusually strong mobile phone coverage for a remote Scottish mountain, thanks to proximity to a transmission tower in the broader area. This connectivity makes the location notable in modern terms, though the mountain itself offers more traditional rewards for visitors.
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