Eildon Hills

Eildon HillsEildon Hills, Scottish Borders, Scot.

Eildon Hills, three conical hills in the Scottish Borders council area, Scot., east of Melrose. Reaching heights of 1,385 feet (422 metres), 1,327 feet, and 1,216 feet, respectively, they present a striking appearance and have been the subject of much folklore. The Roman camp of Trimontium lay on the military road that passes nearby.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Eildon Hills
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 18 November 2016
Access Date: February 22, 2025