Carn Dubh

Rising above the northern flanks of Glen Moriston near Blairconard, this 592-metre hill offers a quiet, pathless ascent through classic Highland heather. While modest in height, its position provides a rugged vantage point overlooking the winding River Moriston and the vast, rewilding landscapes of the Dundreggan estate to the west.

• •The name is Gaelic for 'Black Cairn,' a descriptive title likely referring to the dark, heathery hue of the summit plateau or a specific outcrop of weathered rock.
• •The summit provides a clear perspective of the Great Glen's geography, with the peaks of the Monadhliath to the northeast and the serrated ridges of Glen Shiel visible on the western horizon.
• •The hill overlooks the Dundreggan rewilding project, a significant conservation area where the restoration of native Caledonian woodland is encouraging the return of golden eagles and black grouse.
• •At 592 metres, it sits just seventeen metres short of the official height required to be classified as a Graham, a shortfall that effectively protects the summit from the footfall of dedicated list-tickers.