Leathad Buidhe

Rising to 559 metres in the remote northwest Highlands, this Dodd and Tump occupies rugged terrain typical of the Wester Ross landscape. The hill's heathery slopes and rocky outcrops reward those who venture into this less-frequented corner of Scotland with genuine solitude and far-reaching coastal views.

• •The name Leathad Buidhe comes from Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'yellow slope', likely describing the colour of the hillside grasses or heather when seen from a distance, particularly in late summer or autumn light.
• •Located near grid reference NG993633, this hill sits in the transition zone between the mountainous interior of Wester Ross and the intricate coastline of Loch Torridon and its sea lochs.
• •As a Dodd, the hill meets the criteria of being between 2000 and 2999 feet with at least 30 metres of prominence, making it part of a classification system created by Paddy Buckley that bridges the gap between the major mountain lists and lesser summits.