Eildon Hills, Mountain range and archaeological site in Scottish Borders, Scotland
The Eildon Hills consist of three peaks rising above Melrose, with Eildon Mid Hill reaching 422 meters as the highest elevation point.
The Romans constructed a signal station on Eildon Hill North in 100 AD, following the Bronze Age settlement that housed thousands of inhabitants.
Local tales connect the hills to Thomas the Rhymer, who allegedly received prophetic visions from the Fairy Queen near the Eildon Tree Stone.
The network of paths across all three summits covers 8 kilometers with a 470-meter elevation gain, making it suitable for intermediate hikers.
Archaeological excavations revealed 296 individual hut floors within the hill fort, indicating a substantial settlement of 2000 inhabitants.
Location: Scottish Borders
Elevation above the sea: 422 m
GPS coordinates: 55.58333,-2.71667
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:21
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