On Wednesday 12th July, a group of eight Biggar Ramblers tested ourselves by climbing the majestic
Schiehallion, (Fairy Hill of the Caledonians), a “Munro” almost 1100 metres high. We started the
walk from the Braes of Fosse car park about 10 miles north of Aberfeldy. There is a good path which
started off on a gentle incline before becoming steeper as we moved up the hillside. The extra effort
was rewarded with fantastic views over Loch Rannoch, Loch Tummel and up to the Cairngorms. We
then had to walk along a ridge covered in boulders before reaching the rocky summit. After a well-
earned lunch break we descended by the same path before returning to Aberfeldy for a pleasant
social evening and overnight stay. On the Thursday we also enjoyed a lovely walk, “The Birks of
Aberfeldy”, a waterside walk through birch woodlands with many beautiful bridges and waterfalls before driving home, proud and satisfied.
