Flasvein

Rising to 599 metres on the Isle of Skye, this remote Dodd sits in wild, trackless terrain typical of the island's interior. The approach demands competent navigation across rough ground, with the summit offering hard-won views across the Trotternish ridge and surrounding Skye hills. A genuine off-the-beaten-path outing for those seeking solitude.

• •The name Flasvein derives from Old Norse, likely combining 'flas' (a flat place or ledge) with 'vein' (meadow or pasture), reflecting the Viking settlement of Skye from the 9th century onwards.
• •The grid reference NG461594 places this hill in one of Skye's least-visited corners, well away from the honeypot routes of the Cuillin and the popular Trotternish ridge walks.
• •At 598.9 metres, Flasvein falls just short of Corbett height by over 60 metres, ensuring it remains the preserve of Dodd-baggers and those drawn to Skye's quieter summits.