Beinn an t-Sidhein

Standing above Strathglass in the Scottish Highlands, this 509-metre Dodd offers a straightforward ascent with rewarding views across Glen Affric and the surrounding hills. The name derives from Gaelic, meaning 'hill of the fairy mound', reflecting the area's rich folklore tradition. Its modest height belies its prominence in the landscape.

• •The name Beinn an t-Sidhein translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'hill of the fairy mound' or 'hill of the sídhe', referring to the supernatural beings of Celtic mythology who were believed to inhabit such places.
• •Despite its relatively modest height of 509 metres, the hill qualifies as both a Dodd and a Tump, classifications that recognise hills with sufficient prominence and topographic interest beyond mere altitude.
• •The hill overlooks Strathglass, one of the most fertile straths in the Highlands, which has been continuously settled since prehistoric times and was historically part of the lands of Clan Chisholm.