Scottish Munro

Broad Cairn

998 m

Summit details for Broad Cairn, with the nearest shelters listed from Howff's bothy records.

Height
998 m
Latitude
56.91917
Longitude
-3.24906
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Official mountain conditions

Met Office South Grampian and Southeast Highlands mountain forecast Forecast area SAIS Scottish avalanche reports Outside mapped area

These links are matched to broad official forecast areas, not this exact summit. Howff does not import a live avalanche rating. Check issue and valid times on the official page. Area coverage reviewed 2026-07-25.

Nearest bothies

  1. Allan's Hut

    Cairngorms · Emergency refuge

    1.7 km

  2. Glas-Allt-Shiel

    Royal Deeside · Open bothy

    3.6 km

  3. Davy's Bourach

    Cairngorms · Emergency refuge

    3.8 km

  4. Callater Stable

    Mounth · Open bothy

    6.9 km

  5. Braedownie Hut

    Cairngorms · Booked hut

    7.3 km

Distances are straight-line measurements from the summit, not walking routes. Check access, terrain, weather and each shelter's current status before travelling.