Two trips up The Cairnwell

[@kennyhollinsworth5395]

Lol…Mrs Boots…lovely wee video …thanks.

[@Marchawc]

@12:55 I think this is a WWII pillbox, a secured position for artillery to shoot at any enemy paratroopers that came into the area.

[@jamesmilby1775]

I am new to your channel. Fantastic to watch. A very Scottish experience on the mountain. 2 varied weather conditions and 2 experiences on the same hill. Brilliant.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks James and welcome to the channel - hope you enjoy some of the videos here 👍👍

[@ibrstellar1080]

I love the Sattelite map of the location and route reference as it helps those who have never done this trail before and the info and video is brilliant.

[@fireflyrocks1]

Always looking forward to your videos. Thank you.

[@susanamey3856]

Hi Murray glad Mrs BOOTS and weeee Doggie Boots enjoyed themselves, the climb up in the frosting under foot luv the crunch of it under foot brilliant, the birds you saw and heard amazing, that looked very 😨 scary in the hut looked like war of the worlds 🌎 film ready to walk over the hill and let those razor lights shine , the silence was lovely , the sunshine and blue skies peeking through beautiful just Beautiful 😍, not sure what the bunger is maybe to do with the war not sure ??, people would pay a handsome money to stay in that if it was a ,Air BB , lovely video thankyou to Mrs Boots and weeee Doggie for taking us along with us love Susan xx

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Susa - it was a fun morning :) take care and thanks for watching M

[@Sheistmeister]

Climbed cairnwell last year Murray and removed a load of plastic bottles and litter from the shed. Hope it was still tidy for you 😉

[@The-tg5zg]

It’s a WW2 bunker! If you look down below the A93 on the same line you will see old concrete tank traps too. It’s part of a strategic defence network that extended over to Stonehaven to protect the queen at Balmoral. When you think about it there aren’t many better spots!

[@claverhouse1]

* King , not Queen ;)

[@kevinarmstrong3415]

That's correct, otherwise known as a pill box. We have loads of them on the north downs in Surrey.

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

We have just caught up with this video, looks like a great little trip away. Definitely worth the second trip up there! Always find it fascinating how quickly the weather conditions can change in Scotland, you certainly wouldn't have guessed that was the same day! Lexi is adorable and does so well up the mountains, also love her pink tartan coat🐾💕. Another brilliant video, enjoyed as always. ATB Shell and Pete

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Folks :)

[@SeanSmith73]

Super video. Hope the knee is fixed.

[@brumod67]

Wish we had those views when we did the Cairnwell 3 circuit on Friday morning ! Fog all the way from start to the finish at The Cairnwell when it actually lifted and gave us some lovely views down Glenshee..

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I was up Cairnwell on Friday - might have passed you (had cleared by the time I got to the top ) - did it from the south 👍👍

[@brumod67]

I wasn't sure where you were walking from Murray , I'd sent you pm on Thursday night and you'd said you weren't far away in your reply.. we'd set off for Carn Aosda just after 7 am ,over to Carn a Gheoidh then finishing off at The Cairnwell..

[@John71]

Thank you Murray will watch before bed :D

[@katrinaj3757]

Great video, thanks Murray. Always look for your fantastic scenic shots. Also hanker for the Lorne sausage and egg breakfast ( followed by the Lorne sausage second breakfast!)

[@camoguy7732]

Absaloutley fantastic to see you and your wife and gorgeous dog 🐕 enjoying the beautiful weather and mountains. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@alisonlyons4691]

Lovely wee adventure Murray, and nice to see Mrs Boots and Lexi on the trail. It's a great place for hares, what a treat to see them. Take care Alioban xx

[@CrazyCossack1]

That looked like a great wee days walk

[@jimmer2985]

The concrete structure will be a WW2 'pillbox' strategically placed to spot enemies approaching the pass from the south

[@IanTupmanOutdoors]

Spot on 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks - This was a few years ago - I think I did some research more recently and think there are tank defences further down the glen too (may be wrong though). Aslo explains why it reminded me of the looks outs at Kincraig point down by Elie :) Thanks for confirming :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@dominiclester3232]

Nice video, thanks! You should do voice overs for the Scottish tourist board; so relaxing and super clear...

[@nickname6747]

Thanks for uploading, Murray. No mention of the knee, so hopefully that has settled down. Always useful to see the snow situation at this time of year. Awesome videography as always. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰

[@edzkn]

amazing places. thank you for a video.

[@iainbickerstaff7099]

Absolute stunning view’s ,another great video thank you.

[@mikemcnulty5427]

Great to see you enjoying yourselves up there Murray...I'm self-isolating due to Covid so can't wait to get up with my wife and family as well! ATB Mike

[@rolandmd73]

Nice to enjoy the hiking together with your wife and dog. Both the mist and the views later the day are beautiful.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It was nice to have my wifes company on this one - not often she accompanies me on a walk :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@suebrown3465]

That was really neat. When you were sitting in the little shelter it had a War of the Worlds feeling…very eerie with the towers behind you! What a find the pillbox was..well preserved I like the map graphic to show the routes you’ve taken Glad it ended up a nice day for you Take care 🇨🇦❤️

[@G.J..Journeys]

Lovely views through the mist and snow. Thanks for sharing

[@richdavies7932]

Hope you rang your order of square sausage and egg plus mug of tea through to the catering staff having a lie in after your 1st ascent. Door open food on table, who needs the cafe. (Some good cakes in the cafe so worth a visit).

[@colinmorrison1507]

Definitely one of the best routes up there,I loved it,(when I was able), my favourite route is from the South,(from the bottom of the Devil's Elbow,)great to see again, thank you.👍ps the bunker is just that,put there during the second world war to protect the way from the South, there also used to be tank traps at the other side of the road,at the top of the Devil's Elbow.

[@jhenline7813]

Nice to see your wife with you Murray. Perhaps she’ll accompany you a bit more now you’ve got the camper van? Btw I must say I do like your original signature tune.

[@tomcave1085]

Excellent video again! I would love to see you traverse the mountains of Mull. My favourite Hebridean island is Colonsay by far though; the beaches are fantastic. The hills are pathetic though!

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Nice to see the Mrs. and the pup up there with you….looks like Lexi wasn’t too happy with that bunker! 😆 Also good to see you haven’t abandoned your “Hobbity” eating habits! Thanks for taking us along. ATB

[@merkyw4187]

Really nice video Murray :) thks ☘️ although u always make me hungry talking about rolls and pudding and other Scottish fare lol "bejaysus" I thought was an Irish word :) but must be just the celt in you ATB M

[@SteveSmith-67]

Was that not a Neolithic bothy holiday home?

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Magic as usual, thank you for sharing

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Harry - its an older video from the archive and I had forgotten how much fun we had this day :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@T28-m4l]

Excellent video again every time I watch your videos I can’t wait to get back out to the hills. very nice views when the mist cleared and good to see your wife out with you enjoying the walk. I got Gerry’s book I’m planning on doing a few routes this weekend with a camp in between I’ll probably do the Luss hills then head upto arrochar and go to sloy dam as I’ve not been to the dam before. Keep it up great video as usual.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Thomas - have a great hike at the weekend and hope the weather gods are kind to you :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

I preferred the eerie fog, lol. Beautiful views, mind 👍🙂

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It was a bit different in the fog to the top a few hours later - the fog summit was a bit colder too !!lol Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

WW2 pillbox. . . . No machine guns though 😆. . . . Great film Murray. Its nice to just capture a great day out....big mountains or small, they all are great days! Your shots are truly awesome. I'm doing OK with my action cam but it no way gets those depth of field views and quality you get..... its a lovely area I hope to get to

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks John - it was a fun area, been real fun revisiting these hills as I seem to have neglected them for a few year until a couple of years ago - a great area for sure :) take care and thanks for watching M

[@stevenfletcher1653]

Thanks again Murray for sharing, how was the knee on this jaunt?

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Knee was great - however it was a few years ago before the knee pain !lol I put this out from the archives as I have a few months rest with the knee, now going through physio and testing it again (takes me a while to edit and get the videos out though!!) updates will be enroute soon hopefully :) take care and thanks for watching M

[@gokhanaydin724]

I like your videos hi from Turkey ❤️

[@deekayunited3445]

I ascended Cairnwell with a broken ankle last year. Only 5 Scottish pounds. A bargain. Not sure I'd stand in that wee wooden hut. That looks like a fair weight of rocks piled up on the roof.

[@dpax100]

Lovely to see you out with Ms Boots on such a fine day. A fare climb twice. What breed is your wee dog ?

[@JamesSmith-kz8es]

Hello from Washington State. I found your videos a couple of weeks ago and enjoy them quite a bit. One thing: You've mentioned problems with a knee in some of them and I might suggest using fish oil for pain and inflammation. I have bad problems with BOTH of mine and taking 600mg in the morning, before I get going with the day, and another 300 to 600mg at night has really helped me and might help you as well. It is a vitamin supplement, so it can't do you any harm unlike Ibuprofen, which is really bad on the kidneys. Just thought I might pass this on to you and hope it helps. Looking forward to more nice videos to come.

[@JCJ7754]

Q. If you were arriving from England, what would be the first set of hills/mountains you would head for. Thanks. Interesting bunker.

[@camping-k]

이른 아침 등반은 쉽지 않지만, 그들은 멋진 구름을 본 것에 대해 보상을 받았습니다. 멋진 영상이 최고입니다.

[@mikeymikey1967]

The pillbox is part of The Cowie Line of strategic defenses, a stop line built to slow a German invasion from Norway. Scotland’s east coast is littered with evidence of the physical barriers built during WW2.

[@allieandmaria]

First! 💕