Cairn Mon Earn

Cairn Mon Earn is a hill in Aberdeenshire’s Durris Forest, part of the Grampian Mountains. It rises 378 metres above sea level and forms a striking backdrop to the village of Netherley. From coastal hills like Kempstone Hill and Megray Hill, the hill stands out clearly against the skyline. A trig point and several telecommunication masts mark its summit. The hill also has a drop of 150 metres, which classifies it as a Marilyn. The summit area holds a substantial Early Bronze Age burial cairn. This ancient structure shares space with a modern triangulation station built on part of the cairn. Nearby, Roman legions once marched from Raedykes to Normandykes Roman Camp, avoiding low-lying bogs such as Red Moss. Their route followed the Elsick Mounth, an ancient trackway crossing the Grampians west of Netherley. Visitors find open moorland paths leading up the slopes of Cairn Mon Earn. The summit offers wide views over the surrounding forest and hills. The burial cairn and trig point provide points of interest on the way up. The area around Netherley shows traces of its Roman past. The quiet forest setting contrasts with the hill’s historical layers.