Skye Gallery 1 Panoramas
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Blà Bheinn, from the summit of Am Basteir. Blà Bheinn is one of a group of hills known as the Cuillin Outliers.
In the centre foreground in shadow is Sgùrr Beag; the pointed peak in the right foreground is Sgùrr na h-Uamha.
The rounded peak in the middle distance on the left is Ruadh Stac.
Blà Bheinn is the largest peak in the centre background. The jagged peak just to the left is Clach Glas; the pointed peak on the far left is Garbh-bheinn.
Translations Of Gaelic Names:
| Gaelic Name | Translation |
|---|---|
| Blà Bheinn | possibly Blue Hill (old Norse bla = blue; Gaelic bheinn = hill) |
| Am Bàsteir | possibly from basdair - obscure Gaelic for cleft |
| Sgùrr Beag | Little Peak |
| Sgùrr na h-Uamha | Peak of the Cave or Hollow |
| Ruadh Stac | Red Stack |
| Clach Glas | Grey Stone |
| Garbh-bheinn | Rough Mountain |
