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Photo: Earl's Seat, a 578m hill near Strathblane, Stirling, central Scotland.

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Earl's Seat

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Earl's Seat tops out at 578 m in Stirling. It is listed among the 1,546 Marilyns — British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. It is the highest point of East Dunbartonshire. It is one of 56 hills the Albion Guide lists in Stirling.

The closest station is Milngavie, 9.4 km to the south. Stronend and Cort-ma Law East Top are among the hills within 9.6 km.

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Photo of Finnich Glen, a gorge near Croftamie, Stirling, central Scotland.Highlight

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Photo: Campsie Glen, a viewpoint near Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, central Scotland.Highlight

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