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Creagan nan Sgiath
Scotland

Creagan nan Sgiath

697M
2287FT

About Creagan nan Sgiath

Rising above the southern shores of Loch Tay, this Graham is a prime spot for observing the more famous Ben Lawers range from a safe, quiet distance. It’s a classic Scottish hill: largely comprised of heather, hope, and an impressive amount of hidden water.

Key Statistics

Rank
161st Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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112m
Nearest Town
Strathyre
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Classifications

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NN485143
Latitude
56.2969°N
Longitude
4.4497°W

Did You Know?

  • The name Creagan nan Sgiath translates from Gaelic as 'Crag of the Wings,' a tribute to the golden eagles and buzzards that frequent the thermal currents rising from the glen below.
  • Though it stands at a modest 697 meters, its isolation provides an unobstructed 360-degree view that stretches from the Trossachs in the south to the high Breadalbane peaks in the north.
  • Geologically, it occupies a significant spot near the Highland Boundary Fault, serving as one of the first true 'highland' ramparts encountered when traveling north from the Lowlands.
  • The slopes are dotted with the remains of old stone shielings, evidence of a time when local crofters drove their cattle up these hills for summer grazing and much-needed peace and quiet.
  • The 'Hill of the Wings' name is sadly metaphorical; the only actual wings you’ll encounter belong to the local midge population, who treat every passing hiker as a luxury all-you-can-eat buffet.

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