Lochaber Gallery 2
The eastern end of the Mamore Ridge, from the summit of Ben Nevis.
From L-R: Binnein Beag, Sgùrr Eilde Mòr, Binnein Mòr, Na Gruagaichean, An Gearanach and An Garbhanach.
The mountains in the background to the right are the Bridge of Orchy Hills. From L-R: Beinn a' Chreachain, Beinn Achaladair, Beinn an Dothaidh and Beinn Dòrain.
The group of mountains on the left skyline is the Ben Lawers group. Moving to the right, the next group is the Tarmachan Hills.
Moving further to the right, the next two summits on the skyline are Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin. The two prominent peaks further right are Ben More and Stob Binnein, two of the Crianlarich Hills.
Translations Of Gaelic Names:
Gaelic Name | Translation |
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Ben Nevis | possibly old Gaelic Venomous Hill |
Binnein Beag | Small Peak |
Sgùrr Eilde Mòr | Big Peak of the Hind |
Binnein Mòr | Big Peak |
Na Gruagaichean | The Maidens |
An Gearanach | The Complainer |
An Garbhanach | The Rough One |
Beinn a' Chreachain | Hill of the Rock or Clamshell |
Beinn Achaladair | Possibly from early Celtic- Hill of the Field of Hard Water |
Beinn an Dothaidh | Hill of the Scorching or Singeing |
Ben Lawers | Loud Stream |
Ben Vorlich | Hill of the Bay |
Stùc a' Chroin | Peak of Harm or Danger |
Ben More | Big Hill |
Stob Binnein | Either from Gaelic Binnein - Conical Peak, or from Innean - Anvil |