What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ballater, Geallaig Hill as Cairn (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Prehistoric cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its presence indicates ancient funerary or ritual activity in the Ballater area.
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Places near here
Geallaig HillMountain / peak · 44 yd
RinabaichTownship (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
LebhallTownship (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
GairnshielFindspot (19th Century), Sword (bronze)(bronze Age) · 1.2 mi
Muir-of-gairnshielBuilding (period Unassigned), Enclosure(s) (period Unassigned) · 1.6 mi
Creag GhiubhaisMountain / peak · 1.9 mi
Royal Lochnagar DistilleryHeritage attraction · 3.3 mi
Balmoral CastleCup (stone)(period Unassigned) · 3.4 mi
Princess Beatrice's CairnMemorial · 3.4 mi
Purchase CairnMemorial · 3.5 mi
Knock CastleTower House (medieval) · 3.8 mi
Battle of Tullichbattle · 4.3 mi