"Beinn an Lochain Beinn an Lochain is a mountain in the Arrochar Alps, southern Scotland, on the western edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Although included in Sir Hugh Munro's original list of Scottish mountains over 3000 feet, subsequent surveys showed it to be significantly shorter than the 914.4 m cut-off limit required to count as a Munro. Nonetheless, it remains a popular mountain, and is often quoted as an example of an interesting mountain below 3000 feet to show that there is more to mountaineering in Scotland than just Munro-bagging. Beinn an Lochain is usually climbed"
"Cairngorms The Cairngorms (Scottish Gaelic: ""Am Monadh Ruadh"") are a mountain range in the eastern Highlands of Scotland closely associated with the mountain of the Cairn Gorm. The Cairngorms became part of Scotland's second national park (the Cairngorms National Park) on 1 September 2003. Although the Cairngorms give their name to, and are at the heart of, the Cairngorms National Park, they only form one part of the national park, alongside other hill ranges such as the Angus Glens and the Monadhliath, and lower areas like Strathspey. The Cairngorms consists of high plateaux at about 1000–1200 m above sea level,"
"Mountains and hills of Scotland Scotland is the most mountainous country in the United Kingdom. The area north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault is known as the Highlands, and contains the country's main mountain ranges. Scotland's mountain ranges, in a rough north to south direction are: The Highlands & Islands, The Hills of the Central Lowlands, the Southern Uplands. The zone includes Britain's highest peaks, especially Ben Nevis at over 4000 feet, with several similar peaks in the Cairngorms. Some of the most spectacular mountains occur in the northwest highlands, especially on Skye, the largest island off the"
"lying between the Highland and Great Glen fault lines: Grampian Mountains The Grampian Mountains (""Am Monadh"" in Gaelic) are one of the three major mountain ranges in Scotland, occupying a considerable portion of the Scottish Highlands in northern Scotland. The other major mountain ranges in Scotland are the Northwest Highlands and the Southern Uplands. The Grampian range extends southwest to northeast between the Highland Boundary Fault and the Great Glen, occupying almost half of the land area of Scotland and including the Cairngorms and the Lochaber hills. The range includes many of the highest mountains in the British Isles, including"
"have waited out the flood here. Tountinna, the highest peak, does not qualify as a mountain using the usual convention whereby a mountain is defined (in Ireland and the UK) as any summit at least 2,000 feet (or 610 metres) high, whilst the official UK government's definition of a mountain is a summit of 600 metres or higher. In addition, some definitions also include a topographical prominence requirement, typically 100 feet (30 m) or 500 feet (152 m). In practice, mountains in Scotland are frequently referred to as ""hills"" no matter what their height, as reflected in names such as"
"Grampian Mountains The Grampian Mountains (""Am Monadh"" in Gaelic) are one of the three major mountain ranges in Scotland, occupying a considerable portion of the Scottish Highlands in northern Scotland. The other major mountain ranges in Scotland are the Northwest Highlands and the Southern Uplands. The Grampian range extends southwest to northeast between the Highland Boundary Fault and the Great Glen, occupying almost half of the land area of Scotland and including the Cairngorms and the Lochaber hills. The range includes many of the highest mountains in the British Isles, including Ben Nevis (the highest point in the British Isles"
"the nearby The Devil's Point. Sgòr an Lochain Uaine Sgòr an Lochain Uaine is a mountain in the Cairngorms, Scotland. By some counts it is the fifth-highest mountain in Scotland (and the United Kingdom). It is the third-highest point in the western massif of the Cairngorms, lying between Braeriach and Cairn Toul on the western side of the pass of the Lairig Ghru. It was promoted to Munro status by the Scottish Mountaineering Club's 1997 revision of the tables. Sgòr an Lochain Uaine is a remote mountain, and all routes to the summit are long days by Scottish standards. It"
"to the south. Ben Vorlich, Loch Earn Ben Vorlich (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Mhùrlaig) is a mountain located in the southern part of the Highlands of Scotland. Due to its prominence when seen from the lower ground of the Central Belt, Ben Vorlich is one of the most commonly seen of Munros, Scotland's peaks of 3000ft height or above. It lies in an area of land bounded to the north by Loch Earn, and to the west by Loch Lubnaig. The town of Callander lies to the south. Ben Vorlich is most frequently climbed from Ardvorlich to the north. A path"
"Càrn Eige Càrn Eige, sometimes spelt Càrn Eighe, is a mountain in the north of Scotland. At an elevation of above sea level, it is the highest mountain in northern Scotland (north of the Great Glen), the twelfth-highest summit above sea level in the British Isles, and, in terms of relative height (topographic prominence), it is the second-tallest mountain in the British Isles after Ben Nevis (its ""parent peak"" for determination of topographic prominence). The highpoint of the historic county of Ross and Cromarty, it is the twin summit of the massif, being mirrored by the Mam Sodhail, to the"
"Beinn Sgritheall Beinn Sgritheall (or Beinn Sgriol) is the highest mountain in the Glenelg area of the Highlands of Scotland. The main approach is via Arnisdale on the shores of Loch Hourn or via Gleann Beag to the north, with its well-known brochs. The view from the summit was described by Sir Hugh Munro, a founder member of the Scottish Mountaineering Club, as ""perhaps the most beautiful I have seen in Scotland"". Mountains in the British Isles are classified according to height. At Beinn Sgritheall is a Munro, being a Scottish mountain over . It is also classified as a"
"and is one of the highest in Scotland. The mountains of the range include: Crianlarich Hills The Crianlarich Hills are a large group of mountains in Scotland, running east of Crianlarich and Loch Lomond, south of Strath Fillan and north of Loch Doine. The range is within the Breadalbane section of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and contains the highest mountains in the park. The mountains also are located in an area where the landscape becomes ever more remote and mountainous as landscapes go further into a wilderness starting from Tarbet on Loch Lomond. The highest mountain in"
"Sgòr an Lochain Uaine Sgòr an Lochain Uaine is a mountain in the Cairngorms, Scotland. By some counts it is the fifth-highest mountain in Scotland (and the United Kingdom). It is the third-highest point in the western massif of the Cairngorms, lying between Braeriach and Cairn Toul on the western side of the pass of the Lairig Ghru. It was promoted to Munro status by the Scottish Mountaineering Club's 1997 revision of the tables. Sgòr an Lochain Uaine is a remote mountain, and all routes to the summit are long days by Scottish standards. It is usually climbed in conjunction"
"The Rhinns of Kells to the east, and the Dungeon hills in between. The ten highest mountains in Scotland are also the ten highest in the UK. Scottish peaks are categorised by means of the following hill lists. Note that any one peak may ‘qualify’ for inclusion in several lists. Mountains and hills of Scotland Scotland is the most mountainous country in the United Kingdom. The area north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault is known as the Highlands, and contains the country's main mountain ranges. Scotland's mountain ranges, in a rough north to south direction are: The Highlands"
"Highland Highlands or uplands are any mountainous region or elevated mountainous plateau. Generally speaking, upland (or uplands) refers to ranges of hills, typically up to 500–600 m. Highland (or highlands) is usually reserved for ranges of low mountains. Probably the most known highlands in the anglosphere are the Scottish Highlands in northern Scotland, the mountainous region north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault. The Highland council area is a local government area in the Scottish Highlands and Britain's largest local government area. Many countries have areas that are officially or unofficially referred to as ""highlands"". Other than Scotland, these"
"located in the Cairngorms, a mountain range in the eastern Highlands which is the highest upland area in Britain. In the south of Scotland lie the Southern Uplands, a vast, rolling mountain chain that is less rugged and more forested than the Highlands. Shorter than the Highlands, the tallest mountain in the range is Merrick, at 843 m (2,766 ft). There are ranges of gentler, rolling hills even in the central lowlands of Scotland. Such ranges include the Ochil Hills, near Stirling, the Campsie Fells outside Glasgow, and the Lomond Hills in Fife. Mountains in Scotland are categorised by their"
"Ben Vorlich, Loch Earn Ben Vorlich (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Mhùrlaig) is a mountain located in the southern part of the Highlands of Scotland. Due to its prominence when seen from the lower ground of the Central Belt, Ben Vorlich is one of the most commonly seen of Munros, Scotland's peaks of 3000ft height or above. It lies in an area of land bounded to the north by Loch Earn, and to the west by Loch Lubnaig. The town of Callander lies to the south. Ben Vorlich is most frequently climbed from Ardvorlich to the north. A path leads up Glen"
"height. Peaks over are known as Munros. There are 282 Munros in Scotland, all within the Highlands. Corbetts are peaks with an altitude of between , with a relative height of at least . The classification of peaks in Scotland is kept under periodic review by the Scottish Mountaineering Club. Mainland Scotland has of coastline. Including the numerous islands, this increases to some . The west coast in particular is heavily indented, with long promontories separated by fjordlike sea lochs. The east coast is more regular, with a series of large estuarine inlets, or firths, and long sandy beaches, for"
"Beinn Mheadhoin Beinn Mheadhoin is a mountain in Scotland. By some counts it is the thirteenth-highest mountain of Great Britain. It lies in the very heart of the Cairngorm mountains, and is one of the most remote hills in the region. The summit is broad and flat. It is noted for its summit tors; large boulders left by retreating ice sheets at the end of the last ice age. The highest point of the hill is, in fact, the top of one of the largest tors, and an easy scramble is required to reach it. The mountain is remote; the"
"Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, but there are many other significant mountains in Scotland. However, by international standards, all the mountains are relatively small. The Cuillin on the Isle of Skye offer some challenging climbs, such as the Inaccessible Pinnacle. Scotland also has some amusement parks. One such park is M&D's in the town of Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. Scotland also has many lochs, including Loch Lomond, and Loch Ness, which is considered by some to be the home of the Loch Ness monster. There are also many rivers, which are good for salmon and fly"
"to approximately 2000 BC. It is possible that this cairn is the one named in the name of Cairn O'Mounth. Cairn O' Mounth Cairn O' Mounth/Cairn O' Mount () is a high mountain pass in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The place name is a survival of the ancient name for what are now the Grampian Mountains, earlier called ""the Mounth"" (in Gaelic: ""monadh"", meaning ""mountains""). The name change happened from circa 1520 AD. The Ordnance Survey shows the name as ""Cairn o' Mount"". It has served as an ancient military route at least from Roman times through the 13th century AD. The"
"Aonach Beag Aonach Beag is a mountain in the Highlands of Scotland. It is located about 3 km east of Ben Nevis on the north side of Glen Nevis, near the town of Fort William. Apart from Ben Nevis, Aonach Beag is the highest peak in the British Isles outwith the Cairngorm mountains of eastern Scotland. In Gaelic, Aonach means 'fair' and Cairngorm means 'blue cairn'. The word 'cairn' means a collection of stones erected as a memorial or landmark. Aonach Beag is linked to its close neighbour to the north, Aonach Mòr, by a high saddle or bealach. The"
"Highlands of Scotland; they are also far less crowded than some of Britain's more popular hill destinations. All of these peaks can be reached by a rough hill walk. Additional heights above 1500 feet include Mullagh Ouyr (gr 398861) and two unnamed points on the ridge between Clagh Ouyr and the North Barrule (gr 425900 & 432904). Hills and mountains of the Isle of Man The Isle of Man is mostly hilly, but has only one summit, Snaefell, classified as a mountain (over 2,000 feet). The south of the island has a small coastal plain around Castletown and Ballasalla but"
"other agricultural land accounts for 2%. Scotland contains the most mountainous terrain in Great Britain. Much of the highest uplands lie to the north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault in the Northwest Highlands and Grampian ranges. The jagged Cuillin, on the Isle of Skye, represents a major mountain range that is not located on the Scottish mainland. Located at the western end of the Grampian Mountains, at an altitude of , Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland and Great Britain. Ben Macdui and Braeriach are, respectively, the second and third tallest peaks in Scotland. Both are"
"Torridon Hills The Torridon Hills surround Torridon village in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. The name is usually applied to the mountains to the north of Glen Torridon. They are among the most dramatic and spectacular peaks in the British Isles and made of some of the oldest rocks in the world. Many are over 3000 feet high, so are considered Munros. These are mainly made of a type of sandstone, known as Torridonian sandstone (see Geology of Great Britain), which over time has become eroded to produce the unique characteristics of the Torridon Hills. In geology, Torridonian describes a"
"colonial maps. Ben Nevis Ben Nevis (, ; ) is the highest mountain in the British Isles. Standing at above sea level, it is at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, close to the town of Fort William. The mountain is a popular destination, attracting an estimated 100,000 ascents a year, around three-quarters of which use the Pony Track from Glen Nevis. The cliffs of the north face are among the highest in Scotland, providing classic scrambles and rock climbs of all difficulties for climbers and mountaineers. They are also the"
"also possible. Beinn Sgulaird Beinn Sgulaird is a Scottish mountain located between Glen Creran and Glen Etive in the southern highlands. It has a height of 937 m (3074 ft) and is classed as a Munro. The mountain takes the form of a long ridge which runs from southwest to northeast, three kilometres of which lie above 800 m. Hillwalkers commonly traverse the ridge from north to south, as this gives the best views of the Hebrides to the west, in particular the Isle of Mull. While most walkers start from Glen Creran to the west, an ascent from Glen"
"from Scotland itself. Others take it to come from the same root as ""the Alps"", possibly being an ancient word for mountain and therefore related to the north end of Britain. Caledonia is an old Latin name for Scotland, deriving from the Caledonii tribe. It is unknown what name the Caledonians used of themselves, though it was possibly based on a Brythonic word for ""hard ""or ""tough"" (represented by the modern Welsh ""caled""). Etymology of Scotland Scotland ( ) is a country that occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain and forms part of the United Kingdom."
"Snowdonia Snowdonia () is a mountainous region in northwestern Wales and a national park of in area. It was the first to be designated of the three national parks in Wales, in 1951. It is the most most mountainous region of the UK, outside of Scotland. The English name for the area derives from Snowdon, which is the highest mountain in Wales at 3560 ft (1,085 m). In Welsh, the area is named . A commonly held belief is that the name is derived from (""eagle""), and thus means 'the abode/land of eagles', but recent evidence is that it means"
"also be seen on Mull at , , and near Tobermory on its east coast. They are particularly rich in silica. Ben More (Mull) Ben More (, meaning ""great mountain"") is the highest mountain and only Munro (mountains in Scotland that reach an elevation of 3000 feet or more) on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. It is the highest peak in the Inner Hebrides apart from those on the Isle of Skye. The mountain is situated in the south of the island, above the shores of . The peak is easiest reached from Loch na Keal, the walk up from"
"Tops covering every mountain in Scotland with between of height and between The Donalds are mountains in the Scottish Lowlands over , amongst other criteria. The list was compiled by Percy Donald in 1935 and is maintained by the SMC. Whether a high point is a Donald is determined by a complicated formula which also contains qualitative elements around ""sufficient topographical interest"". The formula necessitates the splitting of Donalds into Donald Hills and Donald Tops. In general, all Donald Hills have a prominence over , but the prominence of Donald Tops can range from . Donalds can be Corbetts or"
"corrected when the first revision of the list was published in 1921. Sgiath Chùil Sgiath Chùil is a mountain situated in the southern highlands of Scotland. It stands within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, on its northern border. It is about west of Killin. Sgiath Chùil qualifies as a Munro, at a height of , and with prominence of , as a Marilyn. In Sir Hugh Munro's original list of peaks in Scotland with a height over that was published in the Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal in September 1891, Sgiath Chùil was listed as a top, with Meall"
"Cairn Gorm Cairn Gorm (""Cairngorm"") (Gaelic: An Càrn Gorm, meaning ""Blue or Green Hill"") is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands overlooking Strathspey and the town of Aviemore. At 1245 metres (4084 ft) it is the sixth-highest mountain in the United Kingdom. It has given its name to the whole range, although these hills were historically known as ""Am Monadh Ruadh"" (the Red Hills) rather than the Cairngorms. Cairn Gorm is the most prominent of the Cairngorm mountains in the view from Aviemore, but it is not the highest. 600 ha of the north-western slopes of the mountain have been"
"Scottish Highlands The Highlands (; , ""the place of the Gaels"") is a historic region of Scotland. Culturally, the Highlands and the Lowlands diverged from the later Middle Ages into the modern period, when Lowland Scots replaced Scottish Gaelic throughout most of the Lowlands. The term is also used for the area north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault, although the exact boundaries are not clearly defined, particularly to the east. The Great Glen divides the Grampian Mountains to the southeast from the Northwest Highlands. The Scottish Gaelic name of """" literally means ""the place of the Gaels"" and"