The angular frost-shattered stones on the summit of the Hill of the King bear witness to the harsh conditions found in this area. Braemar, a few miles to the east, frequently records the lowest temperatures in Scotland. The snow capped tops ahead collectively make up Beinn a' Ghlo.
Uploaded to Geograph by AlastairG on 12 October 1997
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