Lamachan Hill stands at 717m and meets the classification of being a Marilyn, Graham and Donald. It's the highest hill in the range known as the Minnigaff Hills. A plaque reading 'There is a mist coming and going upon Curleywee. Lamachan hides his head' can be found atop this hill. This is an except from piece published as 'Galloway Fastnesses' in 'The Leisure Hour' magazine in 1894 and then in 'Raiderland' 1904 as 'Raiders Country'.

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