According to Irish Folklore and Mythology, the battle of Sliabh Mish was fought in this glen above the town of Tralee, where the Celtic Milesians defeated the Tuatha de Dannann but Scotia, the Queen of the Milesians died in battle while pregnant as she attempted to jump a bank on horseback. The area is now known as Scotia's Glen and her grave is reputed to be under an huge ancient stone scribed with Egyptian hieroglyphs. She was said to be a Pharaoh's daughter and had come to Ireland to avenge the death of her husband, the King of the Milesians who had been wounded in a previous ambush in south Kerry. It is also said that Scotland was named after Queen Scotia.
The grave is on the southern slopes of Knockmichael Mountain (257m) in the Slieve Mish Mountain range at the east end of the Dingle Peninsula. Please note that this area can be boggy in winter and you could be devoured by Midges if you try this walk in the morning or evening!! Don't forget to drive to the top of the 'short' mountain for amazing views of both Tralee Bay and North Kerry and south to the Macgillycuddy reeks. Please note only roadside parking is available.