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Fannichs
The Fannichs are a range of mountains located in Highland, Scotland. It lies between Loch Fannich in the southeast and Loch Broom in the northwest. According to Edward Dwelly Edward Dwelly (1864–1939) was an English lexicographer and genealogist. He created the authoritative dictionary of Scottish Gaelic, and his work has had an influence on Irish Gaelic lexicography. He also practised as a professional genealogist ..., the word "fannich" means "flat place". It is well known for its high mountains, including nine Munros: * Sgùrr Mòr 1,110m * Sgùrr nan Clach Geala 1,093m * Sgurr Breac 999m * A' Chailleach 997m * Beinn Liath Mhòr Fanaich 954m * Meall Gorm 949m * Meall a' Chrasgaidh 934m * Sgùrr nan Each 923m * An Coileachan 923m The Fannichs are also a Special Area of Conservation. References {{coord missing, United Kingdom Mountain ranges of Scotland Mountains and hills of Highland (council area) Special Areas of Conservation in Scotland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sgùrr Nan Each (Fannichs)
Sgùrr nan Each is a Scottish mountain situated in the group of hills known as the Fannichs. It is south of Ullapool in the Ross and Cromarty district of the Highland council area. Overview Sgùrr nan Each is not an easy mountain to view from any main road, being set in the interior of the Fannichs with lines of sight often blocked by the other nine Munros in the group. It overlooks Loch Fannich and reaches a height of making it the 266th highest Munro.www.scottishsport.co.uk. Lists Munros in height order. Its name originates from the language and translates as “Peak of the Horses”."The Munros" Page 206 (Gives translation as “Peak of the H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sgùrr Nan Clach Geala
Sgùrr nan Clach Geala is a mountain in Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland, south of Ullapool. With a height of , it is one of ten Munros in the group of hills known as the Fannichs. Overview With a height of 1093 metres (3586 feet) Sgùrr nan Clach Geala is the second highest of the Fannaichs behind Sgùrr Mòr (Fannichs), Sgùrr Mòr and is regarded by many as the best peak of the group"The Munros" Page 206 “Sgurr nan Clach Geala may well be considered to be the finest of the Fannichs“. with its fine east facing Cirque, corrie and pointed buttresses. The hill is not easily seen from any public road being situated in the centre of the group some eight kilometres from the A832 road to the south. The best views are from nearby mountains with the eastern cliffs being seen to best effect from Sgùrr Mòr across Coire Mòr. The hills name translates from the Scottish Gaelic language, Gaelic as “Peak of the White Stone”,All guide books consulted gives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
