Gillies Hill currently lies under threat from potential renewed quarrying operations. Save Gillies Hill, a non-profit organization has responded to these threats with its annual March of the Gillies which takes place on the Sunday closest to the anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn and follows the path of the Gillies from the hill to the Borestone; as well as its annual fundraising event, the Big Widstock, which takes place in King George IV Park in Cambusbarron in July. The Cambusbarron Community Council has also been involved in efforts to preserve the hill presenting its position to the Stirling Council and developing goals such as establishing a Community Woodland of Scots Pine and associated broadleaves; creating safe bicycling, horseback riding, and hiking trails; determining the feasibility of rock climbing potential; and protecting the hill's historical and archaeological assets such as the Iron Age Hill Fort, Wallstale Dun, Polmaise Castle and its associated structures (grotto, curling ponds & shelter, dry stane dykes, walled garden and cemetery); the Fir Park Cottage, and Murrayshall Lime Works.