Meall a' Chaise

A modest Dodd on the western seaboard, rising to 524 metres with views across the Inner Hebrides. The hill sits in a landscape shaped by sea lochs and coastal terrain, where ascents often involve navigating rough ground and exposure to Atlantic weather. Its classification reflects its prominence rather than absolute height.

• •The name derives from Scottish Gaelic, with 'Meall' meaning a rounded hill or lump, and 'Chaise' likely from 'caise' meaning steepness or a steep path, describing the hill's characteristic profile.
• •Its location on Scotland's west coast places it within the traditional Gaelic-speaking heartlands, though this region has seen significant language decline since the early 20th century when over half the population spoke Gaelic.
• •As a Dodd, the hill meets specific criteria for prominence and height that distinguish it from neighbouring high ground, requiring at least 15 metres of drop on all sides.