Hill of Tillymorgan: Former Slate Quarries
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Hill of Tillymorgan: Former Slate Quarries
Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 26 Mar 2008
Like its neighbour to the west, Hill of Foudland, the Hill of Tillymorgan is formed of slate, and it was extensively worked at one time, resulting in numerous hollows and mounds all over the higher part of the hill. In the distance is the distinctively shaped Mither Tap of Bennachie.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.401402
Longitude
-2.571259