This is an unusual feature. The Quillichan Burn flows NE from here to Glen Nochty and the Shannach Burn flows SE from here to Glen Ernan. I presume the steep sided valley of the Quillichan Burn is a glacial meltwater channel and there are extensive fluvio-glacial deposits where this channel joins Glen Nochty (need to do some more research). As we arrived we disturbed a lapwing. A favourite place for the grouse shooting parties.
Uploaded to Geograph by Andy Stott on 31 July 2017
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