Carn na Loinne

Rising quietly above the village of Tomatin, this heathery shoulder of the Monadhliath offers a straightforward ascent through classic Strathdearn moorland. While modest in height, the broad summit provides a rewarding perspective over the winding River Findhorn and northwards across the Moray Firth toward the distant hills of Easter Ross.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Càrn na Loinne,' which translates as the 'Cairn of the Enclosure' or 'Cairn of Beauty,' likely a reference to the fertile grazing found on the lower slopes above the valley.
• •Looking south-west from the top, you can trace the rolling, peat-hags and high plateau of the Monadhliath, a stark contrast to the farmed strath immediately below.
• •At 508 metres, it sits comfortably below the threshold for any major Scottish hill classification, meaning the only thing you are likely to 'collect' at the summit is a bit of peace and quiet.