
What is recorded here
Muckle Knees rises to approximately 300 metres and is part of the rugged terrain of the Scottish Borders. Its name, derived from Scots for "big knees," may reflect local folklore or the angular, knobbly appearance of its summit. The hill contributes to the regional identity and landscape character of the area.
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Places near here
South GrainStock Enclosure (post Medieval) · 1.1 mi
CraigdillyMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Lochcraig rigMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
North GrainStock Enclosure (post Medieval) · 1.4 mi
ShielhopeFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.9 mi
Dob's Linn WaterfallWaterfall · 1.9 mi
Loch CraigPen (post Medieval), Shieling Hut (post Medieval) · 2.1 mi
Grey Mare's Tail (waterfall)Viewpoint · 2.6 mi
Ettrick Shepherd MonumentMemorial · 2.9 mi
March WoodWood · 3.6 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 3.9 mi
Carrifran WildwoodNature reserve · 4.5 miOther information
Photo: Chris Eilbeck · CC BY-SA 2.0