Tinto is an isolated hill in the south of the Central Lowlands just to the north of the Southern Uplands of Scotland.

exposed red hue felsite rock visible in many places on the hill helped give rise to this name due to the effect seen when a setting sun illuminates the hillside.

At the summit sits "Tinto Cairn", and with a diameter of 45 m (148 ft) and a height of 6 m (20 ft) it is one of the largest Bronze Age round cairns in Scotland, most of which are found at lower elevations.

Tak' up that cup, and drink that drap, that's in yon kist, on Tintock tap!

Tinto is also the venue for one of the most popular hill running races in Scotland which is held annually in November.