Mount Blair
📍 Scotland , Perth and Kinross · Nearest city: Blairgowrie (18 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 740 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
56.75090, -3.36316Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.69 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
A big mixed grass and heather takeoff next to the radio tower. The site works best in an east, north east and north west but can be flown in all directions. Great XC potential early in the season.
Pilot comments
Very good XC flying towards the west of Scotland can be done from here in the right conditions.
Nearby sites
Ben Gulabin (14) · Cairnwell - Glenshee (23) · Morrone (8) · Ben Reid - Glen Clova (1) · King's Seat Abernyte (KSA) (15) · Tops of Fichell (0)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.